Del Close
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 9, 1934
- Died
- March 4, 1999
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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
Filmography
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon 2015
as Self (archive footage)
Mommy's Day 1997
Actor
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice 1994
as Old Gobbo
The Public Eye 1992
as H.R. Rineman
A League of Their Own 1992
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
Opportunity Knocks 1990
as Williamson
Fat Man and Little Boy 1989
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Next of Kin 1989
as Frank
Dream Breakers 1989
as Dr. Stone
The Blob 1988
as Reverend Meeker
The Big Town 1987
as Deacon Daniels
The Untouchables 1987
as Alderman
Light of Day 1987
as Dr. Natterson
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
Actor
Goldstein 1965
Actor
Credits from TMDB.