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John Amplas

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John Amplas

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 23, 1949 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

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).

Known For

Acting
2024The TRIPHarold Burch
2023Taste the Blood of MartinHimself
2020Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!Marvin Eel
2020Zombies and BikersHimself
2020Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
2017After Hours TradingPawnbroker
2016Sugar Skull GirlsDemetrius
2015Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniSelf
2014The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark HalfHimself
2013Mortal RemainsMan in Parking Garage
2013The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'Self
2011The Walking Dead GirlsSelf
2010Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!Self
2002Daddy CoolDr./Rev. Alter
2001The Bread, My SweetJimmy
1994No PetsEddie Buford
1993The Dark HalfThad Beaumont (double)
1988The Incredibly Strange Film ShowSelf
1985Day of the DeadFisher
1982CreepshowNathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
1982MidnightAbraham
1981KnightridersWhiteface
1981Document of the DeadHimself
1980BloodeatersLandwirt
1978MartinMartin Mathias
1978Dawn of the Dead2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
Production
1978Dawn of the DeadCasting