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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
Filmography12 titles

Get Smart
1965as Minelli
1965as Minelli

The Untouchables
1987as Alderman
1987as Alderman

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986as English Teacher
1986as English Teacher

A League of Their Own
1992as Baseball Owner (uncredited)
1992as Baseball Owner (uncredited)

Thief
1981as Mechanic #1
1981as Mechanic #1

American Graffiti
1973as Man at Bar (Guy)
1973as Man at Bar (Guy)

The Blob
1988as Reverend Meeker
1988as Reverend Meeker

The Public Eye
1992as H.R. Rineman
1992as H.R. Rineman

Fat Man and Little Boy
1989as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
1989as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside

Next of Kin
1989as Frank
1989as Frank

Opportunity Knocks
1990as Williamson
1990as Williamson

Beware! The Blob
1972as Hobo Wearing eyepatch
1972as Hobo Wearing eyepatch