Del Close
Known for ActingBorn 1934-03-09 — died 1999-03-04Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Del Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was one of the influences on modern improvisational theater. Close is co-founder of the ImprovOlympic (iO).
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Known for
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986 · as English Teacher
The Untouchables
1987 · as Alderman
The Blob
1988 · as Reverend Meeker
A League of Their Own
1992 · as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
American Graffiti
1973 · as Man at Bar (Guy)
Thief
1981 · as Mechanic #1
Next of Kin
1989 · as Frank
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989 · as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Beware! The Blob
1972 · as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
The Public Eye
1992 · as H.R. Rineman
The Big Town
1987 · as Deacon Daniels
Light of Day
1987 · as Dr. Natterson
Opportunity Knocks
1990 · as Williamson
Dream Breakers
1989 · as Dr. Stone
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015 · as Self (archive footage)
The Last Affair
1976 · as Sparks
One More Saturday Night
1986 · as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
1994 · as Old Gobbo