David Emge Explained

David Emge
Birth Name:David Michael Emge
Birth Date:September 9, 1946
Birth Place:Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Notable Works:Dawn of the Dead

David Michael Emge (September 9, 1946 – January 20, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews in George A. Romero's horror film Dawn of the Dead.

Life and career

Emge was born in Evansville, Indiana on September 9, 1946.[1] [2] One of his classmates and acting partners while in college was Ron Glass, who later became famous as a starring member of the situation comedy Barney Miller. While working as a chef in a New York City restaurant, Emge met George A. Romero, who cast him in the role for which he would be most remembered, as Stephen in Romero's zombie epic, Dawn of the Dead.[3] As of 2007, Emge still participated in occasional acting and film conventions. He died in Evansville on January 20, 2024, at the age of 77.[1] [2] [4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975The Booby Hatch Angelo Fettucini
1978Dawn of the Dead Stephen Andrews
1990Basket Case 2 Half Moon
1992HellmasterRobert

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Emge Dies: Zombie Flyboy In Horror Classic 'Dawn Of The Dead' Was 77. Deadline. January 22, 2024. January 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: David Emge, 'Dawn of the Dead' Star, Dies at 77. The Hollywood Reporter. January 22, 2024. January 23, 2024.
  3. Web site: Motion Picture Purgatory: The Booby Hatch. Dread Central. February 18, 2010. January 23, 2024.
  4. Web site: David Emge Obituary . . January 23, 2024.