Portrait of Del Close

Del Close

Acting

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

Born: March 9, 1934

Place of Birth: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Filmography

1992
The Public Eye

as H.R. Rineman

1992
A League of Their Own

as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

1989
Fat Man and Little Boy

as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

1989
Next of Kin

as Frank

1989
Dream Breakers

as Dr. Stone

1988
The Blob

as Reverend Meeker

1987
1987
The Big Town

as Deacon Daniels

1987
The Untouchables

as Alderman

1987
Light of Day

as Dr. Natterson

1986
One More Saturday Night

as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man

1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

as English Teacher

1981
Thief

as Mechanic #1

1976
1973
American Graffiti

as Man at Bar (Guy)

1972
Beware! The Blob

as Hobo Wearing eyepatch

1972
Gold

as Hawk