Dom DeLuise
Biyografi
Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor and comedian. Known primarily for comedy roles, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows. He is widely recognized for his performances in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and a double act with Burt Reynolds. Beginning in the 1980s, his popularity expanded to younger audiences from voicing characters in several major animated productions, particularly those of Don Bluth. DeLuise was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian American parents. He attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City and later studied biology at Tufts University. After graduating from college, he began his career as a stand-up comedian. He made his television debut in 1964 on the variety show The Dean Martin Show. In 1970, DeLuise made his film debut in the Mel Brooks comedy The Twelve Chairs. He went on to appear in several other Brooks films, including Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and History of the World, Part I. He also starred in a number of films with Gene Wilder, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, The World's Greatest Lover, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil. DeLuise was a frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds, and the two starred in a number of films together, including The End, Smokey and the Bandit II, and Cannonball Run II. He also had a recurring role on the television series Evening Shade. In addition to his film and television work, DeLuise was also a successful voice actor. He voiced characters in a number of animated films, including All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail. He also hosted the children's cooking show Cooking with Dom DeLuise. DeLuise was a popular and beloved figure in Hollywood. He was known for his infectious laugh and his larger-than-life personality. He was also a talented actor and comedian, and he enjoyed a long and successful career. Dom DeLuise died on May 4, 2009, at the age of 75. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several months. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Beverly Hills, California. DeLuise's family released a statement saying that he had died "peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer." They said that he was "surrounded by his loving family and friends." DeLuise's death was met with sadness and tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Mel Brooks, who directed DeLuise in several films, said that he was "a great talent and a great friend." Gene Wilder said that DeLuise was "one of the funniest people I've ever known." DeLuise's funeral was held on May 8, 2009, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. He was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Filmografi (Rol Aldığı Yapımlar)
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
The Jacksons
Magic with the Stars
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Emeril
The Smothers Brothers Show
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Stargate SG-1
Happy
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Muppet Şov
The Munsters
Mutlak Savaş
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Pet Star
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Married... with Children
The Carol Burnett Show
Dexter'ın Laboratuvarı
The Magic School Bus
Rugrats
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Hollywood Squares
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Only with Married Men
Amazing Stories
Duck Dodgers
3rd Rock from the Sun
NIMH'in Sırrı
The Dean Martin Show
Duckman
21. Cadde
Beverly Hills, 90210
Gümüş Eyerler
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
The Muppet Movie
The Busy Body
I Am Weasel
I Am Weasel
Diagnosis: Murder
Cow and Chicken
Cow and Chicken
seaQuest DSV
Diary of a Young Comic
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
This Is Your Life
The All-New Candid Camera
Dinah!
The Wild Thornberrys
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Roman Holidays
Hercules
Uzay Topları
Bütün İyiler Cennete Gider
Hot Stuff
Fievel's American Tails
The Merv Griffin Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Burke's Law
Amerikalı Fare
Dünyanın Tarihi
Oliver ve Arkadaşları
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Mike Hammer
Robin Hood'un Çılgın Dünyası
Lotsa Luck
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Deli Dolu
Back in the Saddle
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Naked Truth
The Cheap Detective
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Medical Center
Amerikan Fare: Batıya Yolculuk
Johnny Dangerously
Amerikan Fare 3 : Manhattan Adasının Hazinesi
Şirin Hafiye
Bir Amerikan Masalı 4 : Gece Canavarının Gizemi
The Tin Soldier
I Love Muppets
Evil Roy Slade
The Twelve Chairs
Boys Will Be Boys
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Cannonball Yarışı
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Bütün İyiler Cennete Gider 2
Norwood
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
B.L. Stryker
Hesaplaşma
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
Cybill
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Brainiacs.com
Killer per caso
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Pamuk Prenses Sonsuza Dek Mutlu
Fatso
Un tassinaro a New York
Lion of Oz
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Girl Play
The End
Don't Drink the Water
The World's Greatest Lover
Police Academy: The Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Smokey and the Bandit II
Haunted Honeymoon
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Cannonball Yarışı 2: Yolun Sonu
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
The Flip Wilson Show
A Troll in Central Park
Father of the Pride
Üşütük Polisler
Legends
Almost Pregnant
Kellerman Kmdir?
Il silenzio dei prosciutti
Diary of a Bachelor
Wholly Moses
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
The Last Married Couple in America
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Süper Bebekler
Munchie
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Sextette
Mickey's Audition
Driving Me Crazy
Going Bananas
Tony Orlando and Dawn
The Godson
The Skateboard Kid
İnanılmaz Öyküler 3
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
According to Dom
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Superstunt
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President