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.

David Emge
Emge in 2006
Born
David Michael Emge

(1946-09-09)September 9, 1946
DiedJanuary 20, 2024(2024-01-20) (aged 77)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
OccupationActor
Notable workDawn of the Dead

Life and career

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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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Year Title Role Notes
1975 The Booby Hatch Angelo Fettucini
1978 Dawn of the Dead Stephen Andrews
1990 Basket Case 2 Half Moon
1992 Hellmaster Robert

References

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