Acting

John Amplas

Born 1949-06-23 · 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).

Credits

Newest first

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