David Emge

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.

David Emge
Emge in 2006
Born	David Michael Emge (1946-09-09)September 9, 1946 Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Died	January 20, 2024(2024-01-20) (aged 77) Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Notable work	Dawn of the Dead

Life and career

Emge was born in Evansville, Indiana on September 9, 1946.^[1][2] One of his 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.^[3] 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.^[1][2][4]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1975	The Booby Hatch	Angelo Fettucini
1978	Dawn of the Dead	Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews
1990	Basket Case 2	"Half Moon"
1992	Hellmaster	Robert