Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Rest In Peace Dom DeLuise

August 1, 1933 - May 4, 2009

A history of such a great and funny man.

Date of Birth 1 August 1933 Brooklyn, New York

I'm actually a thin serious person but I play fat and funny, but only for the movies.


So here is some movie and fun trivia.


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)

Once appeared with all three of his sons--Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise--in the "Vapors" episode of "SeaQuest DSV" (1993)

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.

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.

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.

Frequently co-stars with good friend Burt Reynolds.


He was also an author:

Published two books of his favorite Italian recipes, "Eat This!" and "Eat This, Too!"

He is also the author of two children's books: "Charlie The Caterpillar" and "Goldie Locks & The Three Bears: The Real Story!".

Father-in-law of actress Anne Marie DeLuise.

Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1984

He has three grandchildren. David's daughters Riley DeLuise and Dylan and Peter's son Jake (b. 2004)

His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is at 1777 Vine Street.