Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1934-03-09
- Day of Death1999-03-04 (64 years)
- Place of BirthManhattan, Kansas, USA
- Also Known As-
Del Close
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
Acting Career
- 1994
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
As: Old Gobbo
- 1992
The Public Eye
As: H.R. Rineman
- 1992
A League of Their Own
As: Baseball Owner (uncredited)
- 1989
Next of Kin
As: Frank
- 1989
Fat Man and Little Boy
As: Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
- 1989
Dream Breakers
As: Dr. Stone
- 1988
The Blob
As: Reverend Meeker
- 1987
The Big Town
As: Deacon Daniels
- 1987
The Untouchables
As: Alderman
1987Light of Day
As: Dr. Natterson
1986One More Saturday Night
As: Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
- 1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
As: English Teacher
1981Thief
As: Mechanic #1
1976The Last Affair
As: Sparks
- 1973
American Graffiti
As: Man at Bar (Guy)
1972Beware! The Blob
As: Hobo Wearing eyepatch
1972Gold
As: Hawk
1965Get Smart
As: Minelli