John Amplas

Known for

Acting

Born

June 23, 1949 (age 77)

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Biography

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).

Best known work

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Day of the Dead

1985

Creepshow

1982

The Dark Half

1993

Martin

1978

Knightriders

1981

Bloodeaters

1980

Document of the Dead

1981

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Midnight

1982

Filmography

2024
The TRIP
as Harold Burch
2023
Taste the Blood of Martin
as Himself
2020
Zombies and Bikers
as Himself
2020
Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
2020
Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!
as Marvin Eel
2017
After Hours Trading
as Pawnbroker
2016
Sugar Skull Girls
as Demetrius
2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
2014
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
as Himself
2013
Mortal Remains
as Man in Parking Garage
2013
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
as Self
2011
The Walking Dead Girls
as Self
2010
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
as Self
2002
Daddy Cool
as Dr./Rev. Alter
2001
The Bread, My Sweet
as Jimmy
1994
No Pets
as Eddie Buford
1993
The Dark Half
as Thad Beaumont (double)
1988
The Incredibly Strange Film ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1985
Day of the Dead
as Fisher
1982
Midnight
as Abraham
1982
Creepshow
as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
1981
Knightriders
as Whiteface
1981
Document of the Dead
as Himself
1980
Bloodeaters
as Landwirt
1978
Dawn of the Dead
as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited), Casting, Assistant Makeup Artist