David Dominick DeLuise is a renowned American actor and television director known for his exceptional talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. 

With a career spanning several decades, David has become a household name and is highly regarded for his contributions to the industry. 

He has made numerous appearances on popular television shows, films, and commercials, captivating audiences with his stunning performances.

He is known for Coop in the animated show Megas XLR and Jerry Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.

DeLuise has had long-term roles on Jesse and 3rd Rock from the Sun and guest roles on Without a Trace, Monk, and Stargate SG-1.

David Deluise currently resides in California & berlin with his wife. The couple is currently vacationing in Malibu. His wife posted it on her Instagram story. 

Early life

David was born on November 11, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a family of performers. His parents, Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur were both well-known actors and comedians.

His two brothers, Peter and Michael DeLuise, were equally gifted in the industry. 

David was exposed to the entertainment world from a young age and developed a passion for acting and performing at an early age.

His passion for acting

He began his professional acting career in the late 70s and has since established himself as a leading figure in the industry. 

David’s first leading role was in the film BachelorMan in 2003, where he played the character of Dantre Cole. 

He went on to star in the popular TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun as Bug Pollone and was a regular cast member in the first season of Jesse, playing the role of Jesse’s brother Darren. 

He also appeared in numerous other TV shows, such as Without a Trace, Monk, and Stargate SG-1.

In the world of animation, David is well-known for his voice works as Coop in the action-packed animated show Megas XLR, where he reprised his role for the Cartoon Network game FusionFall. 

He also voiced Sergeant Brutto in Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles. In addition to his acting career, David also dabbled in directing, and directing episodes of popular TV shows such as How to Rock, See Dad Run, Lab Rats, and The Thundermans.

David DeLuise’s most notable role was as Jerry Russo, the family patriarch and former wizard on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place and the next movie, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. 

He not only starred in the series but also directed several episodes, starting with My Tutor, Tutor (2009).

In August 2012, he appeared in a commercial for KFC’s OrKFC’sl Recipe Bites.