Name: Dom DeLuise
Date of Birth: 1 August 1933 Once appeared with all three of his sons, Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise as their father in "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996), in which David had a recurring role as a student. Frequently co-starred with good friend Burt Reynolds. Highly regarded as a chef, he has published two books of his favorite Italian recipes, "Eat This!" and "Eat This, Too!" Briefly served as the fourth and last host/performer and instructor on "Tinker's Workshop" (1954) on WJZ/WABC TV Ch. 7 NYC's weekday mornings from 1958 to Friday August 22, 1958. He also appeared on Shari Lewis' "The Shari Lewis Show" (1960) (as bumbling private eye Kenny Ketcham) on NBC TV Saturday mornings from October, 1960 to September, 1962, and on "The Charlie Horse Music Pizza" (1998) (as Cookie) on PBS TV weekday mornings from 1996 to 1998. ... Once appeared with all three of his sons--Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise--in the "Vapors" episode of "SeaQuest DSV" (1993), in which Peter and Michael were regular cast members. He was the author of two children's books: "Charlie The Caterpillar" and "Goldie Locks & The Three Bears: The Real Story!". Appeared with all three of his sons--Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise--and wife Carol Arthur in Hot Stuff (1979). In Happy (1983) (TV), appeared with his wife Carol Arthur and his three sons: David DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and Peter DeLuise. Father-in-law of actress Anne Marie DeLuise. Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1984. Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 134-135. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387. He and all three of his sons--Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise--have each appeared on "Stargate SG-1" (1997) in various episodes. He had three grandchildren. David's daughters Riley DeLuise and Dylan and Peter's son Jake (b. 2004). Former father-in-law of Gina Nemo. Has spoofed The Godfather (1972) in two movies Cannonball Run II (1984) as Don Canneloni and Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) as Don Giovanni. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is at 1777 Vine Street. His father was a garbage collector who spoke only Italian. Graduated from the School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. At one point, he wanted to be come a teacher, which led him to enroll at Tufts College to study biology. Met his wife while working in summer stock in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Had hip replacement surgery in 1993. Broke into show business and TV in the late 1950s in kids shows. In 1958, he took over the role of Tinker the Toymaker in daytime TV's "Tinker's Workshop" (1954), which originally starred the show's creator and first host, Robert Keeshan, better known later as "Captain Kangaroo.". His comedy idol was Jackie Gleason. One of three children born to Italian immigrants. His brother and sister are Nick and Ann. Joined the Cain Park Theatre in Cleveland and spent two seasons at the Cleveland Playhouse in the 1950s. Was good friends with Mel Brooks, who cast him in several of his movies. As magician Dominick the Great, he had an assistant, the Gypsy Shegundela (performed by the lantern-jawed Ruth Buzzi). When performing a magic trick, Dom would caution the audience, "No applause-a, please. Save-a for-a the end." Since none of his "magic" ever worked without being patently obvious (or being exposed by Shegundela), applause for the tricks was never forthcoming. Read more Dom DeLuise movies (actor)
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