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Michael DeLuise

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1969-08-04
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Michael DeLuise, the sandy-haired, brown-eyed actor with a natural flair for performance, grew up right in the middle of a true showbiz family. His father, comedian and actor Dom DeLuise, and his mother, actress Carol Arthur, set the stage early on, while his older brother Peter and younger brother David also followed acting paths—making the DeLuise household one packed with talent and creativity. Michael DeLuise was no exception. Even as a kid, he showed signs of a budding filmmaker, crafting his own 8 mm movies by the age of seven. That passion quickly turned into real-world experience when he made his feature film debut in Hot Stuff (1979), a project that truly felt like a family reunion, starring his dad and featuring roles for his mom and brothers too.

After that early start, Michael DeLuise’s parents made the thoughtful decision to hold off on letting him pursue professional work until he was old enough to drive—a pause that didn’t slow his momentum for long. He made his small-screen breakthrough as Brian Hatton, a series regular on the syndicated sitcom One Big Family (1986–87), which starred Danny Thomas. From there, Michael DeLuise landed a recurring role on Eisenhower & Lutz (CBS, 1988), further establishing his presence on television. Over the years, Michael DeLuise has become a familiar face in serialized storytelling, stepping into notable roles such as playing the brother of his real-life sibling Peter during the final season of 21 Jump Street (1989–90). He also spent a season and a half portraying Tony Piccolo on seaQuest DSV (NBC, 1994–95), sharing the screen with veteran actor Roy Scheider. With each role, Michael DeLuise has built a career grounded in both legacy and personal dedication, proving himself as more than just a name from a famous family.

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Michael DeLuise has appeared in a variety of films throughout his career, but one of his most well-received performances was in Wayne’s World (1992), which remains his highest-rated movie to date. On the other hand, Encino Man (1992) stands out as the film that received the least favorable reviews, marking it as Michael DeLuise’s lowest-rated movie. While Michael DeLuise has been part of many projects, these two films represent the high and low points in terms of critical reception.

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