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John Amplas

Acting

John Amplas

Born June 23, 1949 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

John Amplas (born June 23, 1949) is an American actor best known for his work with director George A. Romero, particularly his appearances in the lead role of Martin (1977), as well as Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Creepshow (1982).

Known For

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 · 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 · Casting

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 · Fisher

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 · Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")

The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 · Thad Beaumont (double)

Martin

Martin

1978 · Martin Mathias

Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 · Whiteface

Bloodeaters

Bloodeaters

1980 · Landwirt

Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981 · Himself

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 · Self

Midnight

Midnight

1982 · Abraham

Mortal Remains

Mortal Remains

2013 · Man in Parking Garage

Filmography

The TRIP

The TRIP

2024 · Harold Burch

Taste the Blood of Martin

Taste the Blood of Martin

2023 · Himself

Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!

Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!

2020 · Marvin Eel

Zombies and Bikers

Zombies and Bikers

2020 · Himself

Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics

Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics

2020

After Hours Trading

After Hours Trading

2017 · Pawnbroker

Sugar Skull Girls

Sugar Skull Girls

2016 · Demetrius

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 · Self

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

2014 · Himself

Mortal Remains

Mortal Remains

2013 · Man in Parking Garage

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

2013 · Self

The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls

2011 · Self

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010 · Self

Daddy Cool

Daddy Cool

2002 · Dr./Rev. Alter

The Bread, My Sweet

The Bread, My Sweet

2001 · Jimmy

No Pets

No Pets

1994 · Eddie Buford

The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 · Thad Beaumont (double)

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988 · Self

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 · Fisher

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 · Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")

Midnight

Midnight

1982 · Abraham

Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 · Whiteface

Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981 · Himself

Bloodeaters

Bloodeaters

1980 · Landwirt

Production

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 · Casting