Michael DeLuise


Michael Robert DeLuise is an American actor, film director, and film producer.

Early life, family and education

Michael DeLuise was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of actor and comedian Dom DeLuise and actress Carol Arthur, and the brother of actor, writer, director Peter DeLuise and actor David DeLuise.

Career

DeLuise made his film debut in 1979 opposite his father in the 1979 comedy Hot Stuff.
In 1990 Michael DeLuise landed his first major role, on the Fox TV series 21 Jump Street. He played Officer Joey Penhall, the younger brother of his brother Peter DeLuise's role, Officer Doug Penhall. He and Peter were also on SeaQuest DSV, playing Tony Piccolo from 1994 to 1996. He made recurring appearances as TJ on the TV series Gilmore Girls and as Andy Sipowicz's older son on the TV series NYPD Blue. He has also made guest appearances on , Lost, and Stargate SG-1.
He played one of the headbangers in the "Bohemian Rhapsody" scene of the feature film Wayne's World. He also played Matt, the school bully and primary villain in Encino Man.

Filmography