
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

A League of Their Own (1992)
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

American Graffiti (1973)
as Man at Bar (Guy)

The Blob (1988)
as Reverend Meeker

Thief (1981)
as Mechanic #1

Next of Kin (1989)
as Frank

Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

The Public Eye (1992)
as H.R. Rineman

Beware! The Blob (1972)
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch

First Steps (1985)
as Zoologist

Opportunity Knocks (1990)
as Williamson

The Big Town (1987)
as Deacon Daniels

Light of Day (1987)
as Dr. Natterson

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015)
as Self (archive footage)

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

You Are What You Eat (1968)
Actor

Dream Breakers (1989)
as Dr. Stone

The Last Affair (1976)
as Sparks

Mommy's Day (1997)
Actor

Gold (1972)
as Hawk

Goldstein (1965)
Actor





