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Michael DeLuise
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DeLuise in 2006
Born
Michael Robert DeLuise

(1969-08-04) August 4, 1969 (age 55)
Other names Michael R. DeLuise
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
Years active 1979–present
Parent(s) Dom DeLuise
Carol Arthur
Relatives Peter DeLuise (brother)
David DeLuise (brother)

Michael Robert DeLuise (born August 4, 1969) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is well-known for his roles in TV shows like seaQuest DSV, 21 Jump Street, and Gilmore Girls.

Michael's Early Life and Family

Michael DeLuise was born in Los Angeles, California. His birthday is August 4, 1969. He grew up in a family of performers. His father was the famous actor and comedian Dom DeLuise. His mother was actress Carol Arthur. Michael has two brothers, Peter DeLuise and David DeLuise. Both of his brothers are also actors. Peter is also a writer and director.

Michael's Acting Career

Michael DeLuise started acting in movies when he was young. His first movie role was in 1979. He appeared with his father in the comedy film Hot Stuff.

In 1990, Michael got a big role on TV. He joined the Fox TV series 21 Jump Street. He played Officer Joey Penhall. His real-life brother, Peter DeLuise, played Officer Doug Penhall on the same show. Michael and Peter also worked together on another TV show. This was SeaQuest DSV, where Michael played Tony Piccolo from 1994 to 1996.

Michael also had recurring roles on other popular TV series. He played TJ on Gilmore Girls. He was also Andy Sipowicz's older son on NYPD Blue. He made guest appearances on shows like CSI: NY, Lost, and Stargate SG-1.

In movies, Michael played Alan in Wayne's World. Alan was one of Wayne's friends. He also played Matt Wilson in Encino Man. Matt Wilson was the main bully in that movie.

Michael's Film and TV Roles

Michael DeLuise has acted in many films and television shows. He has also worked as a director and producer. Here are some of his notable roles.

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1979 Hot Stuff Boy With Fish
1991 Little Secrets Pizza Delivery Boy
1992 Wayne's World Alan
Encino Man Matt Wilson Also called California Man
Stringer
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Director
Almost Pregnant
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Director
1993 The Man Without a Face Douglas Hall
1994 Midnight Edition Darryl Weston
1996 The Shot Bob Mann
1999 Hard Time: The Premonition Dee Also called The Premonition
2001 Discord Billy Dunbarton
2002 The Master of Disguise Businessman
2003 Between the Sheets The Real Director Director, producer
2005 Comedy Hell
2007 He Was a Quiet Man Detective Soreson
2008 Patsy Carl
Circle Bill
2009 The Shift The Film Maker
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1983 Happy TV movie
1985 Amazing Stories Boyfriend 1 episode
1986 One Big Family Brian Hatton Unknown episodes
1988 Eisenhower and Lutz Jay Warner 2 episodes
My Two Dads Mitch 1 episode
1989 One of the Boys Luke Lukowski 1 episode
TV 101 1 episode
Class Cruise Boz Crenshaw TV movie
1988 and 1990–1991 21 Jump Street Teenage Doug Penhall / Officer Joey Penhall 12 episodes
1990 L.A. Law Keith Haas 1 episode
Sunset Beat Officer Tim Kelly TV movie
Sunset Beat Officer Tim Kelly 2 episodes
1993 Rio Shannon Patrick Cleary TV movie
Tales from the Crypt Sparks 1 episode
1993–2000 NYPD Blue Andy Sipowicz Jr. 12 episodes
1994–1996 seaQuest DSV Tony Piccolo 34 episodes
1997 Boys Will Be Boys Skip Larue TV movie
1997–1998 Brooklyn South Officer Phil Roussakoff 22 episodes
1998 3rd Rock from the Sun Paulie Pollone 1 episode
2001 Some of My Best Friends Pino Palumbo 3 episodes
Stargate SG-1 Nick Marlowe / Colonel Danning 1 episode
2003 The Dan Show Patrick Kennedy TV movie
2004 Las Vegas Harry 1 episode
Lost David 1 episode "Confidence Man"
2004–2007 Gilmore Girls T.J. 13 episodes
2005 Bloodsuckers Gilles TV movie
Also called Vampire Wars: Battle for the Universe
2005–2006 CSI: NY Sonny Sassone 2 episodes
2013 Bunheads Joe "Jo-Jo" Deline 1 episode
Music Videos
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Goodbye Earl Cop By The Dixie Chicks
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