Del Close - Wikipedia
WebDel 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 .
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WebDel Close. Actor: The Blob. Del Close was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, and attended Kansas State University, after touring with a sideshow act for a period of time in his teenage years.
Obituary: Del Close | The Independent | The Independent
WebMar 26, 1999 · Del Close, actor, director and acting coach: born Manhattan, Kansas 9 March 1934; died Chicago 4 March 1999.
Del Close - Biography - IMDb
WebMini Bio. Del Close was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, and attended Kansas State University, after touring with a sideshow act for a period of time in his teenage years. In 1957, at the age of 23, he became a member of the St. Louis branch of "The Compass Players", the direct precursor of "The Second City", which opened in December, 1959.
Stay Close - Wikipedia
WebStay Close is a British mystery drama television miniseries based on the 2012 Harlan Coben novel of the same title, produced by Red Production Company for Netflix. The eight-episode series was released on 31 December 2021.
Del Close; Improvisational Comedy Pioneer - Los Angeles Times
WebMar 8, 1999 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Del Close, an actor and coach who taught John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray and elevated improvisation to an art form, died Thursday in Chicago of complications from...
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WebJul 27, 2021 · Close was a hippie, gap-toothed wild man who practiced witchcraft, a bipolar genius who worked with Mike Nichols and Elaine May in their salad days, who became a mentor to many of the most famous names in late 20th century comedy.
Del Close and the Roots of Second City : NPR
WebJun 4, 2005 · Learn more about Close, a forefather of improvisational comedy, the Second City club that gave rise to John Belushi, Bill Murray and many other comic talents, and Chicago's surrounding Old Town...
The life and legacy of improv legend Del Close | WBEZ Chicago
WebMar 10, 2022 · Del Close was an early innovator in Chicago’s improv comedy scene. His long and storied career included many positions like house director of The Committee, acting coach for SNL and co-founder...
Del Close — The Movie Database (TMDB)
WebMar 4, 1999 · 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.
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