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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The Public Eye
As H.R. Rineman
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
As Old Gobbo
Light of Day
As Dr. Natterson
The Blob
As Reverend Meeker
One More Saturday Night
As Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
Beware! The Blob
As Hobo Wearing eyepatch
Dream Breakers
As Dr. Stone
The Big Town
As Deacon Daniels
Thief
As Mechanic #1
The Untouchables
As Alderman
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
As Self (archive footage)
You Are What You Eat
Next of Kin
As Frank
Goldstein
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
As English Teacher
The Last Affair
As Sparks
Fat Man and Little Boy
As Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Gold
As Hawk
American Graffiti
As Man at Bar (Guy)
A League of Their Own
As Baseball Owner (uncredited)
Get Smart
My Mother the Car
The Untouchables
Sable