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

Emge was born in

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on September 9, 1946. One of his classmates and acting partners while in college was Ron Glass, who later became famous as a starring member of the

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''. While working as a chef in a

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restaurant, Emge met George A. Romero, who cast him in the role for which he would be most remembered, as Stephen in Romero's

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epic, '' Dawn of the Dead''. 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.

Filmography

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