Del Close

Biography

Born 03/09/1934

This eccentric, outspoken actor and writer is best-known within his own profession for being the acting coach and "metaphysician" for such young comics as Gilda Radner, John and James Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Chris Farley and other "Saturday Night Live" members. After several abortive...
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Highlights

  • In 1988, Once again returned to Second City to stage "The Gods Must Be Lazy"
  • In 1985, TV-movie debut, "First Step"
  • In 1983, Again fired from Second City; developed comedy workshops at CrossCurrents and later ImprovOlympic

Family & Companions

  • grandfather: owned bar in Abilene
  • mother: died 1987 at the age of 85

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