David Lochary
American actor
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David Crawford Lochary (August 21, 1944 – July 29, 1977) was an American actor. He is best known as a member of the Dreamlanders, the ensemble of regular actors and crew members used in the films of director John Waters.
August 21, 1944
David Lochary | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Crawford Lochary August 21, 1944 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1977 (aged 32) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–1977 |
Biography
Lochary was the son of Dean and Mary Eileen (née McMahan) Lochary.[a] He starred in such films as Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Multiple Maniacs, in which he typically played exotically dressed, sophisticated perverts. Lochary co-wrote The Diane Linkletter Story with Divine, and worked as an uncredited hair and makeup artist on many of Waters' films. Lochary met Divine at beauty school and used to style his wigs and makeup for parties. Divine later commented that he had "never even heard the word 'drag' before David."
Following the success of Pink Flamingos, Lochary moved from Baltimore to New York City to pursue acting. According to Robert Maier, Lochary struggled to find roles in New York and began to abuse drugs.[3] In 1977, Lochary died as a result of a PCP overdose.[4][5]
Lochary was gay, and dated singer John Condon in the 1970s.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Roman Candles | Reading Man | ||
| 1968 | Eat Your Makeup | Governess' Boyfriend | ||
| 1969 | Mondo Trasho | Asylum Inmate, Dr. Coathanger, Voice of Snob #2 | Also production assistant and makeup artist for Divine (uncredited) | |
| 1970 | The Diane Linkletter Story | Art Linkletter | Also writer | |
| Multiple Maniacs | Mr. David | Also production assistant | ||
| 1972 | Pink Flamingos | Raymond Marble | Also hair stylist (uncredited) | |
| 1974 | Female Trouble | Donald Dasher | Also hair stylist (uncredited) | |
| 1998 | Divine Trash | Himself | Posthumous release; documentary; archive footage | |
| 2000 | In Bad Taste | Himself | Posthumous release; documentary; archive footage | |
| 2013 | I Am Divine | Himself | Posthumous release; documentary; archive footage | |
Notes
- Lochary's mother Mary was featured in two of Waters' films: Multiple Maniacs and Female Trouble. Donald Lochary, David's elder brother, died in July 2019; he also played a small, uncredited role in Female Trouble.[1][2]