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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

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as English Teacher

The Untouchables
as Alderman

A League of Their Own
as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

Thief
as Mechanic #1

The Blob
as Reverend Meeker

American Graffiti
as Man at Bar (Guy)

Next of Kin
as Frank

Fat Man and Little Boy
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

The Big Town
as Deacon Daniels

Beware! The Blob
as Hobo Wearing eyepatch