George Kosana
George Kosana | |
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Born |
Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States | December 22, 1935
Died |
December 30, 2016 81) Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States | (aged
Occupation | Cinematographer, Actor, Investor |
Years active | 1968–2016 |
George Kosana (December 22, 1935 – December 30, 2016) was an American actor, best known for a his role of Sheriff McClelland in George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead.[1] Kosana had been a member of Image Ten films, whereupon he worked on the crew and was one of the original ten investors in the 1968 classic. Kosana worked on other Image Ten films to include 'The Booby Hatch' and 'There's Always Vanilla', and had often made appearances at horror conventions. Concomittant with his film roles, Kosana worked in a steel mill in Clairton, Pennsylvania, an occupation which led to numerous heath issues.[1] His last film, My Uncle John is a Zombie, wrapped shortly before his death.[2] In this final film as well as Living Dead, Kosana reprised and lampooned his role as Sheriff McClelland in Night.[1]
Death
Kosana was found dead on December 30, 2016 at his home in Clairton, Pennsylvania.[1] His death followed years of battling various illnesses,[3][4] including emphysema/COPD and macular degeneration.[5]
Partial filmography
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- There's Always Vanilla (1971)
- The Booby Hatch (1976)
- Incest Death Squad (2009)[5]
- Living Dead (2012)[5]
- My Uncle John is a Zombie! (2016)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Whack, Errin Haines (3 January 2017). "George Kosana, sheriff in 'Night of the Living Dead,' dies". Associated Press. Retrieved 2017-01-03 – via Xfinity.com.
- ↑ Peters, Megan (2 January 2017). "Night Of The Living Dead's George Kosana Has Died". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ↑ Thorne, Will (3 January 2017). "‘Night of the Living Dead’ Actor George Kosana Dies at 81". Variety. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (3 January 2017). "George Kosana, 'Night of the Living Dead' Actor (and Investor), Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- 1 2 3 Squires, John (2 January 2017). "R.I.P. ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Star George Kosana Has Passed Away". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2017-01-04.