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Don is probably best remembered for his role as "Ernie Kaltenbrunner' in the 1985 comedy horror The Return of the Living Dead (1985). Don's career spans over 40 years in both film and TV. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Ozone Park Queens, and later West Hempstead, Long Island, Don Calfa was originally interested in a career in the fine arts. He got the acting bug after seeing films such as Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Vertigo (1958). After dropping out of high school to study at Erwin Piscotor's "The Dramatic Workshop," (he finished his degree in night school), Calfa spent two years in summer stock which enabled him to join Actors Equity and eventually get his SAG card.

Don has starred alongside some of cinema's greats including Warren Beatty in Bugsy (1991), Michael Douglas in The Star Chamber (1983), Jack Nicholson in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), and many more.

Among Don's most memorable roles were as 'Mr. Pitts' on the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), 'Ralph Wilum' in Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989) (aka Chopper Chicks in Zombietown), 'Paulie' in Weekend at Bernie's (1989), 'Scarface' in Foul Play (1978). His stage work includes extensive off-off-Broadway work, and he appeared on Broadway in "Lenny."

Don worked in the movie business and works the convention circuit in the USA, alongside his friend, Beverly Randolph, who he met on the set of The Return of the Living Dead (1985). Don, along with the rest of The Return of the Living Dead cast, recorded a cast commentary for a new special edition release of "The Return of the Living Dead."

(1971 - 1972) Stage play: Lenny - playing Arty/Igor/Hitler/Southern Gentleman/Photographer, at Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York, New York, USA

(November 1965) Stage play: Mating Dance - playing Ramesh Ramru/Junior, at Eugene O&#39;Neill Theatre, New York, New York, USA

(August 1962) Stage play: The Gazebo - playing Druker, at Lake Whalom Playhouse, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

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