Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (born August 1, 1933) is an American actor, comedian, film director, television producer and chef. He is the husband of actress Carol Arthur , and the father of actor, writer, director Peter DeLuise, and actors David DeLuise and Michael DeLuise.
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-stars with good friend Burt Reynolds (I).
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 (I)' "Shari Lewis Show, The" (1960) (as bumbling private eye Kenny Ketcham) on NBC TV Saturday mornings from October, 1960 to September, 1962, and on "Charlie Horse Music Pizza, The" (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 is 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 Loder.
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 has three grandchildren. David's daughters Riley DeLuise and Dylan and Peter's son Jake (b. 2004)
Former father-in-law of Gina Nemo.
