Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015)

5.6/10 • 84 min • Documentary

Overview

Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the most famous comedians consider him their mentor. Fifteen years after Del Close’s death, thousands of Improv students, comedy fans, actors, and successful comedians gather to celebrate the most important person in modern comedy that no one knows.

Cast

Del Close

Self (archive footage)

Amy Poehler

Matt Walsh

Bill Murray

Harold Ramis

Andrew Alexander

Anthony Atamanuik

Matt Besser

Mike Birbiglia

Self

Nicole Byer

Louis C.K.

D'Arcy Carden

Neil Casey

Michael Cera

Katie Dippold

Tina Fey

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