David Shae (also known as David Moretti) (born September 3, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Ron Martz, in

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's ''

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'' (2019) and Alfred on '' The Walking Dead'' (2019–2020).

Early life

Shae was born in

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, and graduated from the

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in 2002 with a degree in English. He was a member of the

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Career

From 2007 to 2010, he appeared in the role of Thom in the series '. He made appearances as the same character in ''

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''. His recent acting credits include ''Creepshow'', ''The Walking Dead'', and ''Lodge 49''. In 2011, he starred in an off-Broadway theatre production of '' My Big Gay Italian Wedding''.

Personal life

Shae is gay and first came out when one of his fraternity brothers found he had a profile on a gay dating site. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Windy City Times interview

2009 "Talking About: David Moretti" interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shae, David 1981 births 21st-century American LGBTQ people American gay actors American male film actors American male television actors Delta Chi members Living people Male actors from Rhode Island People from Cranston, Rhode Island University of Southern California alumni