About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1934-03-09
Place of birth:
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Website:
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Del Close

Overview

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
2015 Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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1994 It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice Actor Old Gobbo N/A
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1992 The Public Eye Actor H.R. Rineman 59
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1992 A League of Their Own Actor Baseball Owner (uncredited) 68
Fair
1989 Fat Man and Little Boy Actor Dr. Kenneth Whiteside 59
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1989 Next of Kin Actor Frank 58
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1989 Dream Breakers Actor Dr. Stone N/A
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1988 The Blob Actor Reverend Meeker 64
Fair
1987 The Big Town Actor Deacon Daniels 58
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1987 The Untouchables Actor Alderman 76
Good
1987 Light of Day Actor Dr. Natterson 58
Average
1986 One More Saturday Night Actor Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man 58
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1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off Actor English Teacher 74
Good
1981 Thief Actor Mechanic #1 66
Fair
1976 The Last Affair Actor Sparks N/A
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1973 American Graffiti Actor Man at Bar (Guy) 67
Fair
1972 Beware! The Blob Actor Hobo Wearing eyepatch 57
Average
1972 Gold Actor Hawk 59
Average
1968 You Are What You Eat Actor 58
Average
1965 Goldstein Actor 58
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