John Amplas

Acting • 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).

Known For

6.8

Martin

1978

7.0

Day of the Dead

1985

5.8

Mortal Remains

2013

6.2

Knightriders

1981

5.4

Midnight

1982

6.9

Creepshow

1982

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Filmography

2024
The TRIPFilm
Harold Burch
★ 7.5
2023
Taste the Blood of MartinFilm
Himself
2020
Zombies and BikersFilm
Himself
★ 8.0
2020
Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!Film
Marvin Eel
2020
Raising the Dead: The Production LogisticsFilm
2017
After Hours TradingFilm
Pawnbroker
2016
Sugar Skull GirlsFilm
Demetrius
★ 5.0
2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniFilm
Self
★ 6.6
2014
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark HalfFilm
Himself
★ 2.0
2013
Mortal RemainsFilm
Man in Parking Garage
★ 5.8
2013
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'Film
Self
★ 7.5
2011
The Walking Dead GirlsFilm
Self
★ 3.8
2010
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!Film
Self
2002
Daddy CoolFilm
Dr./Rev. Alter
★ 7.0
2001
The Bread, My SweetFilm
Jimmy
★ 5.5
1994
No PetsFilm
Eddie Buford
★ 10.0
1993
The Dark HalfFilm
Thad Beaumont (double)
★ 6.0
1988
The Incredibly Strange Film ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1985
Day of the DeadFilm
Fisher
★ 7.0
1982
CreepshowFilm
Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
★ 6.9
1982
MidnightFilm
Abraham
★ 5.4
1981
KnightridersFilm
Whiteface
★ 6.2
1981
Document of the DeadFilm
Himself
★ 6.5
1980
BloodeatersFilm
Landwirt
★ 4.0
1978
Dawn of the DeadFilm
2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
★ 7.5
1978
MartinFilm
Martin Mathias
★ 6.8