David Emge

• Name — David Emge • Birth Name — David Michael Emge • Born — 9 September 1946 • Birthplace — Evansville, Indiana, U.S. • Died — 20 January 2024 • Place of death — Evansville, Indiana, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Notable Works — Dawn of the Dead (1978) • Years Active — 1975–2007

David Michael Emge was born in Evansville, Indiana, 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 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 (1978). Even until 2007, Emge still participated in occasional acting and film conventions. He died in Evansville on January 20, 2024, at the age of 77.

• 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

David Emge is recorded as chef and actor.