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