Dale, as portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn in the television series (left) and in the comic book series (right).
First appearance
Comic:
"Issue #3" (2003)
Television:
"Days Gone Bye" (2010)
Last appearance
Comic:
"Issue #66" (2009)
Television:
"Judge, Jury, Executioner" (2012)
Created by
Robert Kirkman Tony Moore
Adapted by
Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead)
Portrayed by
Jeffrey DeMunn
In-universe information
Occupation
Comic: Retired salesman De Facto Leader of Rick's Group Television: Pensioner Look-out for the Atlanta Camp
Spouses
Comic: Erma Television: Irma Horvath
Significant other
Comic: Andrea
Children
Comic: Ben (adopted son) Billy (adopted son)
Dale (full name in the television series: Dale Horvath) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and was portrayed by Jeffrey DeMunn in the American television series of the same name. The character's death in the latter half of the second season of the show marks a significant departure from the comics, where Dale survived much longer. In both media, he is shown to be the group's primary moral center.
Dale (full name in the television series: DaleHorvath) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and was portrayed by Jeffrey...
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close bond with Dale. Jeffrey DeMunn as DaleHorvath, an elderly survivor, who owns the RV around which the survivors have formed a camp. Dale is a wise man...
to the group's safety by becoming a sharpshooter. Jeffrey DeMunn as DaleHorvath, an older member of the group, who owns the RV with which the group travels...
them decide to make it together, and stumble upon the camp set up by DaleHorvath (Jeffrey DeMunn). She and Carl befriend two children named Louis (Noah...
battery is, puzzling Abraham to how Glenn knew where to find it (as DaleHorvath had previously taught him). Eventually the group arrives at Aaron's community:...
meet the former prison inmates who hadn't managed to escape. Rick and DaleHorvath soon decide it is best to have as many people as possible at his new...
Daryl euthanizes the walker as they leave. Upon returning to the camp, DaleHorvath attempts to reconcile with Andrea by returning her handgun. Glenn and...
recovering Ryan and assembles a detachment of soldiers to accompany him: Mike Horvath, Richard Reiben, Adrian Caparzo, Stanley Mellish, Daniel Jackson, Irwin...
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