Del Close
Biography
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
Acting History
2015
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon as Self (archive footage)
1994It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice as Old Gobbo
1993The Untouchables
1992The Public Eye as H.R. Rineman
1992A League of Their Own as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
1989Fat Man and Little Boy as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
1989Next of Kin as Frank
1989Dream Breakers as Dr. Stone
1988The Blob as Reverend Meeker
1987Sable
1987The Big Town as Deacon Daniels
1987The Untouchables as Alderman
1987Light of Day as Dr. Natterson
1986One More Saturday Night as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
1986Ferris Bueller's Day Off as English Teacher
1981Thief as Mechanic #1
1976The Last Affair as Sparks
1973American Graffiti as Man at Bar (Guy)
1972Beware! The Blob as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
1972Gold as Hawk
1968You Are What You Eat
1965Get Smart
1965My Mother the Car
1965Goldstein