Portrait of Del Close

Del Close

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Mar 09 1934
Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 04 1999
Del Close is 64 years old
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Poster of Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Del Close would have been no older than
64 in Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
Del Close was
60 in It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
as 'Old Gobbo'.
Sat, Dec 31 1994
Poster of The Public Eye
The Public Eye
Del Close was
58 in The Public Eye
as 'H.R. Rineman'.
Fri, Oct 16 1992
Poster of A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
Del Close was
58 in A League of Their Own
as 'Baseball Owner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 01 1992
Poster of Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy
Del Close was
55 in Fat Man and Little Boy
as 'Dr. Kenneth Whiteside'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Next of Kin
Next of Kin
Del Close was
55 in Next of Kin
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Dream Breakers
Dream Breakers
Del Close was
55 in Dream Breakers
as 'Dr. Stone'.
Sat, Sep 02 1989
Poster of The Blob
The Blob
Del Close was
54 in The Blob
as 'Reverend Meeker'.
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of The Big Town
The Big Town
Del Close was
53 in The Big Town
as 'Deacon Daniels'.
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Del Close was
53 in The Untouchables
as 'Alderman'.
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Light of Day
Light of Day
Del Close was
52 in Light of Day
as 'Dr. Natterson'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of One More Saturday Night
One More Saturday Night
Del Close was
52 in One More Saturday Night
as 'Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Del Close was
52 in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as 'English Teacher'.
Wed, Jun 11 1986
Poster of Thief
Thief
Del Close was
47 in Thief
as 'Mechanic #1'.
Fri, Mar 27 1981
Poster of The Last Affair
The Last Affair
Del Close was
42 in The Last Affair
as 'Sparks'.
Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of American Graffiti
American Graffiti
Del Close was
39 in American Graffiti
as 'Man at Bar (Guy)'.
Sat, Aug 11 1973
Poster of Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob
Del Close was
38 in Beware! The Blob
as 'Hobo Wearing eyepatch'.
Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of Gold
Gold
Del Close was
38 in Gold
as 'Hawk'.
Wed, May 10 1972
Poster of You Are What You Eat
You Are What You Eat
Del Close was
34 in You Are What You Eat
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Goldstein
Goldstein
Del Close was
31 in Goldstein
Fri, May 07 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Del Close was
58+ in The Untouchables
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of Sable
Sable
Del Close was
53+ in Sable
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 07 1987
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Del Close was
31+ in Get Smart
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of My Mother the Car
My Mother the Car
Del Close was
31+ in My Mother the Car
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965