David Early
David Early | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1938 East Liberty, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | March 23, 2013 (aged 74) Clearwater, Florida, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–2013 |
David L. Early (May 30, 1938 – March 23, 2013) was an American actor and teacher, best known for his work on various television series, motion pictures, and theater.[1]
Life and career[]
Born in the Pittsburgh suburb of East Liberty, Early graduated from Peabody High School and served in the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine, before earning a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1971 from the University of Pittsburgh.
In 1978, after a few years working in theater, he made his on-camera debut on Dawn of the Dead. Although he had some guest spots on TV shows such as Quincy, M.E., Tales from the Darkside, and The West Wing, Early had always been known for cult classic films like Creepshow and The Silence of the Lambs.
Aside from acting, Early had also taught acting and worked on plays and short stories.
Early died of cancer at his daughter's home in Clearwater, Florida. He was 74 years old.[1]
Filmography[]
Film[]
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Mr. Berman
- Knightriders (1981) - Bleoboris
- Creepshow (1982) - White (segment "They're Creeping Up On You")
- The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) - Deputy #2
- Monkey Shines (1988) - Anesthetist
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Spooked Memphis Cop
- Passed Away (1992) - Councilman Chaney
- Innocent Blood (1992) - Reporter #2
- The Dark Half (1993) - Officer #2
- Double Dragon (1994) - Security Man
- Houseguest (1995) - Security Guard
- (2008) - Captain Milcoy
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) - Auditioner
- (2012) - Wendell
- One for the Money (2012) - Carmen's Neighbor
- (2012) - News Reporter (final film role)
Television[]
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1979, 1 episode) - Himself
- Quincy, M.E. (1981, 1 episode) - Assistant Director
- Tales from the Darkside (1985, 1 episode) - Telephone Caller
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988, Movie) - Duke
- No Place Like Home (1989, Movie) - Crack Addict
- (1991, TV Movie) - Salesman
- (1991, TV Movie) - Cargo Clerk
- Citizen Cohn (1992, TV Movie) - Chauffeur
- The West Wing (2002, 1 episode) - Bartender
Documentary[]
- (2004) - Himself
- (2004) - Himself
- (2007) - Himself
References[]
- ^ a b "Obituary: David Early / Longtime Pittsburgh actor on stage, screen – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
External links[]
- David Early at IMDb
- 1938 births
- 2013 deaths
- Deaths from cancer in Florida
- American male film actors
- African-American male actors
- American male television actors
- 20th-century African-American people
- 21st-century African-American people