Acting
Del Close
Born 1934-03-09
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Department: 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
Known For
Prominent works featuring Del Close
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The Untouchables
1987
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
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American Graffiti
1973
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A League of Their Own
1992
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The Blob
1988
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Thief
1981
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Get Smart
1965
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Next of Kin
1989
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Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
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The Untouchables
1993
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (27 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2015 |
 | Mommy's Day | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice | Old Gobbo | Movie | 1994 |
 | The Untouchables | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1993 |
 | The Public Eye | H.R. Rineman | Movie | 1992 |
 | A League of Their Own | Baseball Owner (uncredited) | Movie | 1992 |
 | Opportunity Knocks | Williamson | Movie | 1990 |
 | Next of Kin | Frank | Movie | 1989 |
 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Dr. Kenneth Whiteside | Movie | 1989 |
 | Dream Breakers | Dr. Stone | Movie | 1989 |
 | The Blob | Reverend Meeker | Movie | 1988 |
 | Sable | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1987 |
 | The Big Town | Deacon Daniels | Movie | 1987 |
 | The Untouchables | Alderman | Movie | 1987 |
 | Light of Day | Dr. Natterson | Movie | 1987 |
 | One More Saturday Night | Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man | Movie | 1986 |
 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | English Teacher | Movie | 1986 |
 | First Steps | Zoologist | Movie | 1985 |
 | Thief | Mechanic #1 | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Last Affair | Sparks | Movie | 1976 |
 | American Graffiti | Man at Bar (Guy) | Movie | 1973 |
 | Beware! The Blob | Hobo Wearing eyepatch | Movie | 1972 |
 | Gold | Hawk | Movie | 1972 |
 | You Are What You Eat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1968 |
 | Get Smart | Minelli | TV Series | 1965 |
 | My Mother the Car | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1965 |
 | Goldstein | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1965 |