Del Close

actor, writer, teacher (1934-1999)
Person human Q2883424
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Del Close

Summary

Del Close is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1934[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on March 4, 1999[5]. He worked as an actor[6], writer[7], theatrical director[8], drama teacher[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,617 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Del Close's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Del Close died in Chicago[4].
  • Del Close was born on March 9, 1934[3].
  • Del Close died on March 4, 1999[5].
  • Del Close held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Del Close's native language[13].
  • Del Close worked as an actor[6].
  • Del Close worked as a writer[7].
  • Del Close's professions included theatrical director[8].
  • Del Close worked as a drama teacher[9].
  • Del Close's professions included stage actor[10].
  • A notable student of Del Close was Amy Poehler[14].
  • A notable student of Del Close was Dan Aykroyd[15].
  • A notable student of Del Close was Jim Belushi[16].
  • A notable student of Del Close was John Belushi[17].
  • A notable student of Del Close was John Candy[18].
  • A notable student of Del Close was Stephen Colbert[19].
  • Del Close is recorded as male[20].
  • Del Close's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[22].
  • Del Close's family name is recorded as Close[23].
  • Del Close's given name is recorded as Del[24].
  • Del Close's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Del Close's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Del Close's start of work period is recorded as 1960[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Del Close's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on March 9, 1934[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], writer[7], theatrical director[8], drama teacher[9], and stage actor[10]. Notable students include Amy Poehler[14], a screenwriter[28], b. 1971[29], of United States[30], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy[31], specialised in acting[32]; Dan Aykroyd[15], an actor[33], b. 1952[34], of Canada[35], awarded the Member of the Order of Canada[36]; Jim Belushi[16], an actor[37], b. 1954[38], of United States[39]; John Belushi[17], a comedian[40], 1949–1982[41], of United States[42], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[43]; John Candy[18], an actor[44], 1950–1994[45], of Canada[46], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[47]; and Stephen Colbert[19], an actor[48], b. 1964[49], of United States[50], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[51].

Death and Burial

Del Close died on March 4, 1999[5]. He died in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[22].

Why It Matters

Del Close ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,617 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Del Close born?

Del Close was born in Manhattan[2].

Where did Del Close die?

Del Close passed away in Chicago[4].

What did Del Close do for work?

Del Close worked as actor[6], writer[7], theatrical director[8], drama teacher[9], and stage actor[10].

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  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Amy Poehler, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi +33
    Place of birth Manhattan
    Native language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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