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

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Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon is a 2015 documentary directed by Todd Bieber, starring Del Close, Bill Murray and Amy Poehler. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Todd Bieber
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
FilmBuff
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon About?

The premise of Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon without spoilers.

Del Close was a hugely influential figure in modern comedy, though not a widely known name. This documentary explores the life and legacy of the improv pioneer, celebrating his impact on generations of comedians. Many prominent performers, including Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and Amy Poehler, acknowledge him as their mentor. Fifteen years after his death, a large gathering of improv students, comedy enthusiasts, actors, and successful comedians comes together to honor his significant contributions to the world of comedy.

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • new york city
  • improv
  • upright citizens brigade
  • entertainment
  • comedy act
  • actor
  • acting
  • teacher
  • stage
  • revue
  • monologue
  • late night
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  • actress
  • interview
  • comedy team
  • based on sketch comedy
  • ad lib
  • actor playing himself
  • stand up comedian
  • improvised
  • comedienne
  • sketch
  • joke
  • sketch comedy
  • comedian
  • nightlife
  • comedy troupe
  • improvisation
  • improvisational comedy
  • live comedy
  • stage show
  • live performance
  • live audience
  • alternative comedy
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Cast

Del Close leads the cast, with Bill Murray and Amy Poehler. Directed by Todd Bieber; 39 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

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From the director

More from Todd Bieber

More films directed by Todd Bieber: American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly, Jordan Klepper Solves Guns and Never Before, Never Again: Behind the Scenes of Asssscat.

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Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon?

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon released?

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon was released on October 13, 2015.

Who directed Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon?

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon was directed by Todd Bieber.

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Who is in the cast of Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon?

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon stars Del Close, Bill Murray and Amy Poehler, among 39 credited actors.

Does Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon have a post-credit scene?

No. Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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