Del Close
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).
Del Close | |
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| Born | March 9, 1934 Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1999 (aged 64) |
| Resting place | Goodman Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, teacher |
| Years active | 1960–1999 |
| Notable work | The Delmonic Interviews iO The Del Close Theater Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation |
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