Del Close
Biography
Del Close works in acting. Born March 9, 1934 in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Get Smart (1965) as Minelli
- The Untouchables (1987) as Alderman
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) as English Teacher
- A League of Their Own (1992) as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
- The Blob (1988) as Reverend Meeker
- The Untouchables (1993)
- My Mother the Car (1965)
- Thief (1981) as Mechanic #1
- American Graffiti (1973) as Man at Bar (Guy)
- Next of Kin (1989) as Frank
- Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
- Sable (1987)
- The Big Town (1987) as Deacon Daniels
- Light of Day (1987) as Dr. Natterson
- The Public Eye (1992) as H.R. Rineman
- Beware! The Blob (1972) as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
- Opportunity Knocks (1990) as Williamson
- Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Dream Breakers (1989) as Dr. Stone
- One More Saturday Night (1986) as Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
- It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice (1994) as Old Gobbo
- You Are What You Eat (1968)
- Goldstein (1965)
- The Last Affair (1976) as Sparks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Del Close best known for?
Del Close is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Get Smart (1965), The Untouchables (1987), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), A League of Their Own (1992).
When and where was Del Close born?
Del Close was born on March 9, 1934 in Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
How many credits does Del Close have?
Del Close has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2015.
What is Del Close's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Get Smart (1965) as Minelli — aged about 31
- The Untouchables (1987) as Alderman — aged about 53
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) as English Teacher — aged about 52
- The Untouchables (1993) — aged about 59
- A League of Their Own (1992) as Baseball Owner (uncredited) — aged about 58
- Thief (1981) as Mechanic #1 — aged about 47
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