Del Close
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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
Known for
Credits
The Untouchables (1987)
as Alderman
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
as English Teacher
American Graffiti (1973)
as Man at Bar (Guy)
A League of Their Own (1992)
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
The Blob (1988)
as Reverend Meeker
Next of Kin (1989)
as Frank
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Thief (1981)
as Mechanic #1
The Big Town (1987)
as Deacon Daniels
The Public Eye (1992)
as H.R. Rineman
One More Saturday Night (1986)
as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
Opportunity Knocks (1990)
as Williamson
Mommy's Day (1997)
Actor
Light of Day (1987)
as Dr. Natterson
Beware! The Blob (1972)
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
Dream Breakers (1989)
as Dr. Stone
The Last Affair (1976)
as Sparks
Gold (1972)
as Hawk
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Goldstein (1965)
Actor
You Are What You Eat (1968)
Actor
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice (1994)
as Old Gobbo