George Kosana

George Kosana (December 22, 1935 – December 30, 2016) was an American actor, best known for 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]

George Kosana
Born(1935-12-22)December 22, 1935
Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedDecember 30, 2016(2016-12-30) (aged 81)
Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States
OccupationCinematographer, Actor, Investor
Years active1968–2016

Death

Kosana was found dead on December 30, 2016, eight days after his 81st birthday, at his home in Clairton, Pennsylvania.[1] His death followed years of battling various illnesses,[3][4] including emphysema/COPD and macular degeneration.[5]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1968Night of the Living DeadSheriff McClelland
1971There's Always VanillaAbortionist Thug #2
1976The Booby HatchPolice Chief
2009Incest Death Squad[5]George
2012Living Dead[5]Sheriff McClelland(archive footage)
2012Celluloid Bloodbath: More Prevues from HellHimself
2014Psychotic StateHimself
TBAMy Uncle John is a Zombie!Sheriff McClelland(final film role)

References
  1. Whack, Errin Haines (3 January 2017). "George Kosana, sheriff in 'Night of the Living Dead,' dies". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 2017-01-03 – via Xfinity.com.
  2. Peters, Megan (2 January 2017). "Night Of The Living Dead's George Kosana Has Died". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  3. Thorne, Will (3 January 2017). "'Night of the Living Dead' Actor George Kosana Dies at 81". Variety. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.


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