Fellow Pittsburgher David Early is a veteran when it comes to horror movies. If you aren't familiar with David then you need to get familiar! He has been in a ton of horror movies filmed in the area: The Dark Half, Innocent Blood, Silence of the Lambs, Monkey Shines, Tales From the Darkside, Creepshow, and one of my personal favorites; Dawn of the Dead. I've met Mr. Early in person at a horror convention and he's very friendly and personable. So if you ever have the chance to meet him don't pass it up! Below is a fun little interview I recently had the pleasure of doing with him!
1. What was your favorite thing to dress up as for Halloween in childhood?
I think it was Zorro? That was a long time ago.
#2
What is your favorite horror movie past and present?
The Thing, 1951
#3 Who are your favorite horror movie actors/actresses?
Anthony Hopkins, Sissy Spacek
#4
Is there any particular monster that fascinates you?
The Predator 2
#5
You've been in quite a few horror movies. Which one was your favorite & why?
Dawn of the Dead, George Romero is a great director to work with.
#6
Who did you idolize as a child?
Audrey Hepburn.
#7
Going to conventions you have met a lot of famous people, who is your favorite?
Eliot Spencer
i.e. Pinhead
#8 What has been your favorite horror convention that you've been a guest at?
All of them, I love meeting the fans.
#9
Who was your favorite director to work with?
George Romero and Johnathan Demme.
#10
What made you get into acting?
My mother
told me that when I was 6 she asked me what I wanted to be
when I grow up. I said that I wanted to be a actor and work in
movies. I don't remember this but I guess I was predestined?
My degree is elementary education, When I was in school my
girlfriend was going to CMU studying acting. One night she
asked to go to an audition with her and I did . We got their
late and they had no one to read with her so they asked me to.
We started reading and they had us read several scenes and
then I noticed that they were asking me to read more than she
and then they asked her to sit down and for me to do a
monolog. When I finished the director asked me to do the lead
roll. That was my start in acting.
#11
What do you feel makes a good horror movie?
Suspense.
#12
What horror movie character was your favorite to play & why?
Mr. White in Creepshow. It was great working with E.G. Marshall and just being on set with all those roaches.
#13 Any current projects?
I have a few things coming up but I don't know the titles yet.
I have had a long wonderful career and I am really grateful for it!
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DAVID EARLY
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