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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. Highly regarded as a chef, he has published two books of his favorite Italian recipes, "Eat This!" and "Eat This, Too!" 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. Appeared with all three of his sons--Peter DeLuise, Michael DeLuise and David DeLuise--and wife Carol Arthur in Hot Stuff (1979). Father-in-law of actress Anne Marie DeLuise. Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 134-135. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387. He had three grandchildren. David's daughters Riley DeLuise and Dylan and Peter's son Jake (b. 2004). 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 father was a garbage collector who spoke only Italian. Met his wife while working in summer stock in Provincetown, Massachusetts. 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.". One of three children born to Italian immigrants. His brother and sister are Nick and Ann. Was good friends with Mel Brooks, who cast him in several of his movies. He is mentioned in the song "After The Fire" written by The Who guitarist Pete Townshend, simply stating "...while I was laughing at Dom DeLuise". Studied Acting with Michael Howard in New York City.