Rudy De Luca

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Rudy De Luca
Born (1942-09-28) September 28, 1942 (age 83)
Alma mater1
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • actor
  • film director
Years active1967–2012

Rudy De Luca (born September 28, 1942)[1] is an American screenwriter, actor and film director.[2]

De Luca is perhaps best known for his work with filmmaker Mel Brooks. He co-founded The Comedy Store with Sammy Shore in April 1972.[3]

Filmography

As writer

As actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
1971The Return of Count YorgaLieutenant Madden
The Marty Feldman Comedy MachineVarious Characters
1972The Mary Tyler Moore ShowNightclub ManagerEpisode: "But Seriously, Folks"
1976Silent MovieExecutive
1977High AnxietyBraces
1980FatsoPat Manarino
1981History of the World, Part IPrimate / Caveman / Capt. Mucus
1985Transylvania 6-5000Lawrence Malbot
1987Million Dollar MysteryMoney Counter
SpaceballsVinnie
1991Life StinksJ. Paul Getty
1993Robin Hood: Men in TightsParty Guest
1995Dracula: Dead and Loving ItGuard
1997The Good Bad GuyVince
2003National Lampoon's Gold DiggersUncle Walt
2004Curb Your EnthusiasmRudy2 Episodes
2008Spaceballs: The Animated SeriesVinnie / Fort Lox Checkpoint official (voice)5 Episodes

As producer

As director

References

  1. "Rudy De Luca". Xbox One Hub. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. Janet Maslin (November 8, 1985). "SCREEN: HORROR SPOOF, 'TRANSYLVANIA 6-5000'". The New York Times.
  3. Higgins, Bill (1 June 2017). "Hollywood Flashback: When the Comedy Store Helped Put L.A. on the Map". The Hollywood Reporter.