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David Emge
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Emge at the Weekend of Horrors convention
Born
David Michael Emge

(1946-09-09)September 9, 1946
Died January 20, 2024(2024-01-20) (aged 77)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation Actor

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

One of Emge's 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. As of 2007, Emge still participated in occasional acting and film conventions. He died on January 20, 2024, at the age of 77.

Filmography

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

See also

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