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Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Acting

Народився 1 серпня 1933, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

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Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (40)
  • 2013Mel Brooks: Make a Noise — Self (archive footage)
  • 2009According to Dom — Self
  • 2009Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense — Self
  • 2009Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition — Self
  • 2009Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' — Self
  • 2008Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation — Self
  • Legends — Self
  • 2002I Love Muppets — Self
  • Pet Star — Self - Judge
  • 2001Back in the Saddle — Self (archive footage)
  • Hollywood Squares — Self - Panelist
  • 1998The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts — Self - Roastee (archive footage)
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show — Self - Guest
  • 1994Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her — Self - Host
  • 1993'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming — Self
  • 1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys — Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
  • The All-New Candid Camera — Self - Host
  • 1985Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff — Self
  • This Is Your Life — Self
  • 1982Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter — Self
  • 1982Magic with the Stars — Self
  • 1981All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds — Self
  • 1981Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President — Self
  • 1980Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls — Self
  • 1979Diary of a Young Comic — Himself
  • 1979The Muppets Go Hollywood — Self (uncredited)
  • 1977Superstunt — Self
  • 1976Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926 — Self
  • The Muppet Show — Self - Special Guest Star
  • Dinah! — Self
  • Tony Orlando and Dawn — Self
  • The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts — Self
  • The Flip Wilson Show — Self
  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour — Self
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In — Self
  • 1968The Dean Martin Christmas Show — Self
  • The Carol Burnett Show — Self - Guest / Various Characters
  • «Сьогодні ввечері» з Джонні Карсоном — Self, Self - Guest Host
  • Шоу Мерва Ґріффіна — Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show — Self - Co-Host
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