David Early
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. 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.