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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.
Born
Friday, 09 March 1934
Died
Thursday, 04 March 1999
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man | Self | 2018 |
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon | Himself (archive footage) / Self | 2015 |
I Am Chris Farley | Self | 2015 |
Upright Citizens Brigade | Narrator | 1998 |
Mommy's Day | Warden | 1997 |
E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
The Public Eye | H.R. Rineman | 1992 |
A League of Their Own | Baseball Owner | 1992 |
Opportunity Knocks | Williamson | 1990 |
Next of Kin | Frank | 1989 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man | Self | 2018 |
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon | Himself (archive footage) / Self | 2015 |
I Am Chris Farley | Self | 2015 |
Upright Citizens Brigade | Narrator | 1998 |
Mommy's Day | Warden | 1997 |
E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
The Public Eye | H.R. Rineman | 1992 |
A League of Their Own | Baseball Owner | 1992 |
Opportunity Knocks | Williamson | 1990 |
Next of Kin | Frank | 1989 |
Fat Man and Little Boy | Dr. Kenneth Whiteside | 1989 |
Dream Breakers | Dr. Stone | 1989 |
The Blob | Reverend Meeker | 1988 |
Sable | Middlebury | 1987 |
The Big Town | Deacon Daniels | 1987 |
The Untouchables | Alderman | 1987 |
Light of Day | Dr. Natterson | 1987 |
One More Saturday Night | Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man | 1986 |
Ferris Bueller's Day Off | English Teacher | 1986 |
Thief | Mechanic #1 | 1981 |
The Last Affair | 1976 | |
American Graffiti | Man at Bar (Guy) | 1973 |
Beware! The Blob | Hobo Wearing Eyepatch | 1972 |
Gold | Hawk | 1972 |
You Are What You Eat | Self | 1968 |
Get Smart | Minelli | 1965 |
My Mother the Car | Dr. Kadigan / Cheskin / Camp Counselor | 1965 |
Goldstein | Doctor | 1965 |
The Tonight Show | Self | 1962 |
Armstrong Circle Theatre | Ringo Cat | 1950 |