Del Close
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
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
Cast Credits
The Public Eye
as H.R. Rineman
A League of Their Own
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
Next of Kin
as Frank
Fat Man and Little Boy
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Dream Breakers
as Dr. Stone
The Blob
as Reverend Meeker
The Big Town
as Deacon Daniels
The Untouchables
as Alderman
Light of Day
as Dr. Natterson
One More Saturday Night
as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as English Teacher
Thief
as Mechanic #1
The Last Affair
as Sparks
American Graffiti
as Man at Bar (Guy)
Beware! The Blob
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
Gold
as Hawk