In 1987, a talent scout came to Badge Dale's school looking for fresh faces for the new film version of 'Lord of the Flies.' Badge landed the part of Simon, the solitary boy, who's murder symbolizes the boys descent into savagery. Acting and show business were nothing new to Badge, as both of his parents were actors. His mother was the actress Anita Morris, known for her roles in 'Ruthless People' and 'Radioland Murders,' and his father is dancer and choregrapher Grover Dale. After 'Lord of the Flies,' Badge appeared in a Levi's jeans ad and did several guest apperances on shows like 'The Wonder Years' and 'The Golden Girls.' Soon after, he was cast as the lead in 'Radio Flyer,' which at the time was envisioned as a 'Neverending Story'-type movie with a large special effects budget. After two weeks of filming in the summer of 1990, production was halted and the first time director (and writer of the movie) was fired. The movie was in turmoil and the entire cast quit the movie. Badge's role was eventuall