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Del Close
Actor
Died March 4, 1999 (64 years)
Del P. Close 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 a premier influence on modern improvisational theater. Close co-authored the book Truth in Comedy, which outlines techniques now common in longform improvisation and describes the overall structure of "Harold", which remains a common frame for longer improvisational scenes.
Filmography
| 1998 | Upright Citizens Brigade (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 1997 | Mommy's Day · as Warden |
| 1992 | A League of Their Own · as Baseball Owner (uncredited) |
| 1992 | The Public Eye · as H.R. Rineman |
| 1990 | Opportunity Knocks · as Williamson |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy · as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside |
| 1989 | Dream Breakers · as Dr. Stone |
| 1989 | Next of Kin · as Frank |
| 1988 | The Blob · as Reverend Meeker |
| 1987 | The Big Town · as Deacon Daniels |
| 1987 | Light of Day · as Dr. Natterson |
| 1987 | The Untouchables · as Alderman |
| 1987 | Sable (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1986 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off · as English Teacher |
| 1986 | One More Saturday Night · as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man |
| 1981 | Thief · as Mechanic #1 |
| 1976 | The Last Affair · as Unknown |
| 1973 | American Graffiti · as Man at Bar (Guy) |
| 1972 | Beware! The Blob · as Hobo Wearing eyepatch |
| 1972 | Gold · as Hawk |
| 1965 | My Mother the Car (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1965 | Get Smart (TV Series) · as Unknown |