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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. [1] In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was one of the influences on modern improvisational theater.
Del 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.
Aug 1, 2021 · The name Del Close is not one most of us associate with the pre-eminent comedians of the past twenty-five years, but we should. In the documentary “For Madmen Only” from Heather Ross, narrated by Michaela Watkins we learn about this guru of comedy who helped discover and ultimately shape such talents as Bill Murray and Chris Farley.
Jul 27, 2021 · The film covers many of the Del Close stories, about a man whose creative powers and anxiety disorders were apparently inextricable.
Jul 27, 2021 · For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close: Directed by Heather Ross. With Andrew Alexander, Ike Barinholtz, Bernadette Birkett, Stephen Burrows. Documentary film about the legendary improv guru, Del Close.
Jun 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...
Mar 8, 1999 · 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 emphysema.
Mar 5, 1999 · Del Close, a seminal figure in Chicago’s improvisational movement who had far-flung influence and was a priceless comic actor, died Thursday. He was 64.
Mar 4, 1999 · 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.
Mar 26, 1999 · Del Close, actor, director and acting coach: born Manhattan, Kansas 9 March 1934; died Chicago 4 March 1999.
