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