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Del Close

Del Close

Acting1934Manhattan, Kansas, USA

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).

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Acting History

1992
A League of Their Own
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
The Public Eye
as H.R. Rineman
1989
Dream Breakers
as Dr. Stone
Fat Man and Little Boy
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Next of Kin
as Frank
1988
The Blob
as Reverend Meeker
1987
Born in the USA
as Dr. Natterson
The Untouchables
as Alderman
1986
One More Saturday Night
as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as English Teacher
1981
Thief
as Mechanic #1
1973
American Graffiti
as Man at Bar (Guy)
1972
Beware! The Blob
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
1965

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/9/1934
Day of Death
3/4/1999
Place of Birth
Manhattan, Kansas, USA