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Del Close
Acting
Born: March 9, 1934
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Biography
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

The Untouchables
as Alderman

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as English Teacher

American Graffiti
as Man at Bar (Guy)

The Blob
as Reverend Meeker

A League of Their Own
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

Thief
as Mechanic #1

Next of Kin
as Frank

Fat Man and Little Boy
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

The Public Eye
as H.R. Rineman

Light of Day
as Dr. Natterson