Del Close

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)

A League of Their Own

as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

The Blob

as Reverend Meeker

Thief

as Mechanic #1

Get Smart

Next of Kin

as Frank

Fat Man and Little Boy

as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

The Public Eye

as H.R. Rineman