DeLuise was born in Brooklyn , New York , to Italian American parents Vincenza `` Jennie '' ( née DeStefano ) , a homemaker , and John DeLuise , a public employee ( garbage collector ) .
DeLuise was born on August 1 , 1933 in Brooklyn , New York City . His parents were Italian Americans Vincenza `` Jennie '' ( née DeStefano ) , a homemaker , and John DeLuise , a garbage collector .