Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, director, producer, chef and author. Known primarily for his comedic performances, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows. He is often identified for his work in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and appearances 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.
On Nickelodeon, he guest-starred on The Ren & Stimpy Show as the voice of Big Kahuna, and Rugrats as the voice of a director in the episode "Starstruck".
DeLuise died of kidney failure on May 4, 2009, at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, at age 75. He had been battling cancer for more than a year prior to his death.
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