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David Emge
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Emge at the Weekend of Horrors convention
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David Michael Emge
September 9, 1946 Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
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| Died | January 20, 2024 (aged 77) Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
David Michael Emge (born September 9, 1946 – died January 20, 2024) was an actor from the United States. He became famous for his role as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews. This was in the horror movie Dawn of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero.
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About David Emge
David Emge was born in Evansville, Indiana. He grew up there and later became an actor. He is remembered for his work in movies.
Early Life and Career
When David Emge was in college, he had a classmate named Ron Glass. Ron Glass later became a well-known actor. He starred in the TV show Barney Miller.
David Emge worked as a chef in a restaurant in New York City. While he was there, he met a famous director named George A. Romero. Romero chose Emge for a big role.
His Most Famous Role
George A. Romero cast David Emge in his movie Dawn of the Dead. This film is about zombies. Emge played the character Stephen, also known as "Flyboy." This role is what most people remember him for.
David Emge sometimes attended film conventions. These events let fans meet actors. He passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 77.
Movies David Emge Was In
David Emge acted in several films during his career. Here is a list of some of his movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975 | The Booby Hatch | Angelo Fettucini | |
| 1978 | Dawn of the Dead | Stephen Andrews | |
| 1990 | Basket Case 2 | Half Moon | |
| 1992 | Hellmaster | Robert |
See also
In Spanish: David Emge para niños
