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David Early
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| Born | May 30, 1938 East Liberty, Pennsylvania, United States
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| Died | March 23, 2013 (aged 74) Clearwater, Florida, United States
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–2013 |
David L. Early (born May 30, 1938 – died March 23, 2013) was an American actor and teacher. He was famous for his roles in TV shows, movies, and plays.
About David Early
David Early was born in East Liberty, a town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to Peabody High School. After school, he served in the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marine. Later, in 1971, he earned a college degree in teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
David started acting in plays. In 1978, he got his first movie role in Dawn of the Dead. He also appeared in TV shows like Quincy, M.E., Tales from the Darkside, and The West Wing. David was especially known for his roles in popular films like Creepshow and The Silence of the Lambs.
Besides acting, David Early also taught acting to others. He worked on writing plays and short stories too. He passed away from cancer at his daughter's home in Clearwater, Florida, when he was 74 years old.
Movies and TV Shows
David Early acted in many different films and television shows during his career.
Movies
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Mr. Berman
- Knightriders (1981) - Bleoboris
- Creepshow (1982) - White (in the "They're Creeping Up On You" part)
- The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) - Deputy #2
- Monkey Shines (1988) - Anesthetist
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Spooked Memphis Cop
- Passed Away (1992) - Councilman Chaney
- Innocent Blood (1992) - Reporter #2
- The Dark Half (1993) - Officer #2
- Double Dragon (1994) - Security Man
- Houseguest (1995) - Security Guard
- The Korean (2008) - Captain Milcoy
- Sonny Days (2012) - Wendell
- One for the Money (2012) - Carmen's Neighbor
- Zombie Mutation (2012) - News Reporter (his last movie role)
Television Shows
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1979, 1 episode) - Himself
- Quincy, M.E. (1981, 1 episode) - Assistant Director
- Tales from the Darkside (1985, 1 episode) - Telephone Caller
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988, TV Movie) - Duke
- Bump in the Night (1991, TV Movie) - Salesman
- The 10 Million Dollar Getaway (1991, TV Movie) - Cargo Clerk
- Citizen Cohn (1992, TV Movie) - Chauffeur
- The West Wing (2002, 1 episode) - Bartender
Documentaries
- The Dead Will Walk (2004) - Himself
- Blood on the Land: The Making of a King (2004) - Himself
- Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow (2007) - Himself
