David DeLuise facts for kids
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David DeLuise
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DeLuise in 2007
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David Dominick DeLuise
November 11, 1971 Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Brigitte DeLuise
(m. 1994; div. 2003)Julia Stoepel
(m. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Dom DeLuise Carol Arthur |
| Relatives | Michael DeLuise (brother) Peter DeLuise (brother) |
David Dominick DeLuise (born November 11, 1971) is an American actor. He has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He is most famous for playing Coop on Megas XLR and Jerry Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place.
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David DeLuise's Acting Journey
David DeLuise started acting when he was a kid. His parents, Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur, were also actors.
Early Roles and TV Shows
In 1998, David was in the first season of the TV show Jesse. He also had a regular role as Bug Pollone in 3rd Rock from the Sun. His first main movie role was in 2003 in a film called BachelorMan. He also played Pete Shanahan in Stargate SG-1. You might have seen him in commercials for Beneful dog food or Kentucky Fried Chicken. He also appeared in two episodes of Gilmore Girls.
Voice Acting and Other Projects
David is also known for his voice work. He voiced Coop in the action cartoon Megas XLR. He even voiced Coop again for the Cartoon Network game FusionFall. He also voiced Sergeant Brutto in Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles. In 2012, he was a guest star on the show Rizzoli & Isles.
Wizards of Waverly Place and Directing
From 2007 to 2012, David played Jerry Russo on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. Jerry Russo was the dad and a former wizard in the show. David also played this role in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie.
Besides acting, David has directed many episodes of TV shows. He directed episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place, starting in 2009. He has also directed episodes for shows like How to Rock, See Dad Run, Lab Rats, and The Thundermans.
In February 2023, David started a podcast called Wizards of Waverly Pod with Jennifer Stone. They talk about their experiences working on Wizards of Waverly Place.
New Adventures in Waverly Place
As of 2024, David DeLuise has returned to his role as Jerry Russo in the new series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. This show continues the story of the Russo family.
David DeLuise's Life
David DeLuise has a learning difference called dyslexia. He is married to Julia DeLuise, who is a voice actress from Germany. He has two children. Before he became a full-time actor, he worked in carpentry.
Selected Film and TV Roles
David DeLuise has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
- 1979: Hot Stuff as David Fortunato
- 1993: Robin Hood: Men in Tights as Villager (uncredited)
- 1995: Dracula: Dead and Loving It as Intern
- 2001: Dr. Dolittle 2 as School Fish #2 (voice)
- 2008: Mostly Ghostly as John Doyle
- 2009: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie as Jerry Russo
- 2010: Vampires Suck as Fisherman Scully
- 2013: The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex as Jerry Russo
- 2015: Unity as Narrator (documentary)
Television Shows
- 1996–2001: 3rd Rock from the Sun as Bug Pollone (46 episodes)
- 1998–1999: Jesse as Darren Warner (main role, season 1)
- 2004–2005: Stargate SG-1 as Pete Shanahan (4 episodes)
- 2004–2005: Megas XLR as Coop (voice, main role, 26 episodes)
- 2007–2012: Wizards of Waverly Place as Jerry Russo (main role)
- 2012: Grey's Anatomy as Charlie Connor
- 2014: Sam & Cat as Photographer Assistant
- 2019: NCIS as Michael Franklin
- 2022: The Rookie as Truman
- 2024: That '90s Show as Judge Jezner
- 2024–present: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place as Jerry Russo (recurring role)
Video Games
- 2005: Megas XLR: Appetite for Demolition as Coop (voice)
- 2009: FusionFall as Coop (voice)
See also
In Spanish: David DeLuise para niños
