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Dom DeLuise | |
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 DeLuise in 1975 | |
| Born | Dominick DeLuise August 1, 1933 |
| Died | May 4, 2009 (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
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| Years active | 1951–2009 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Peter DeLuise Michael DeLuise David DeLuise |
Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, comedian, director, chef, and author. 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.