Del Close
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Acting Credits
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
Known For
Filmography
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Mommy's Day
1997
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
1994
as Old Gobbo
The Untouchables
1993
The Public Eye
1992
as H.R. Rineman
A League of Their Own
1992
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
Opportunity Knocks
1990
as Williamson
Dream Breakers
1989
as Dr. Stone
Next of Kin
1989
as Frank
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
The Blob
1988
as Reverend Meeker
Light of Day
1987
as Dr. Natterson
The Big Town
1987
as Deacon Daniels
The Untouchables
1987
as Alderman
Sable
1987
One More Saturday Night
1986
as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
as English Teacher
First Steps
1985
as Zoologist
Thief
1981
as Mechanic #1
The Last Affair
1976
as Sparks
American Graffiti
1973
as Man at Bar (Guy)
Beware! The Blob
1972
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
Gold
1972
as Hawk
You Are What You Eat
1968
Goldstein
1965
Get Smart
1965
as Minelli
My Mother the Car
1965