John Amplas

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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).

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

23 June 1949, 76 years old

Known For

Dawn of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Creepshow

The Dark Half

Martin

Knightriders

Bloodeaters

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Document of the Dead

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator

The TRIP

Harold Burch

2024

Taste the Blood of Martin

Himself

2023

Zombies and Bikers

Himself

2020

Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics

2020

Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!

Marvin Eel

2020

After Hours Trading

Pawnbroker

2017

Sugar Skull Girls

Demetrius

2016

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Self

2015

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

Himself

2014

Mortal Remains

Man in Parking Garage

2013

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

Self

2013

The Walking Dead Girls

Self

2011

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Self

2010

Daddy Cool

Dr./Rev. Alter

2002

The Bread, My Sweet

Jimmy

2001

No Pets

Eddie Buford

1994

The Dark Half

Thad Beaumont (double)

1993

Day of the Dead

Fisher

1985

Midnight

Abraham

1982

Creepshow

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

1982

Knightriders

Whiteface

1981

Document of the Dead

Himself

1981

Bloodeaters

Landwirt

1980

Dawn of the Dead

2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

1978

Martin

Martin Mathias

1978