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