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David Emge

David Emge

American actor (1946–2024)


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.

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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

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References

  1. "David Emge Dies: Zombie Flyboy In Horror Classic 'Dawn Of The Dead' Was 77". Deadline. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. "Motion Picture Purgatory: The Booby Hatch". Dread Central. February 18, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  3. "David Emge Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.



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