Del Close

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1934-03-09 (65 years old)

Deathday

1999-03-04

Place of Birth

Manhattan, Kansas, USA

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). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Acting

1992

The Public Eye

as H.R. Rineman

1987

Light of Day

as Dr. Natterson

1988

The Blob

as Reverend Meeker

1986

One More Saturday Night

as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man

1972

Beware! The Blob

as Hobo Wearing eyepatch

1989

Dream Breakers

as Dr. Stone

1987

The Big Town

as Deacon Daniels

1981

Thief

as Mechanic #1

1987

The Untouchables

as Alderman

1989

Next of Kin

as Frank

1986

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

as English Teacher

1976

1989

Fat Man and Little Boy

as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

1972

Gold

as Hawk

1973

American Graffiti

as Man at Bar (Guy)

1992

A League of Their Own

as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

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