John Amplas
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 23 June 1949 · 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
Acting 25
- 2024The TRIP as Harold Burch
- 2023Taste the Blood of Martin as Himself
- 2020Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
- 2020Zombies and Bikers as Himself
- 2020Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn! as Marvin Eel
- 2017After Hours Trading as Pawnbroker
- 2016Sugar Skull Girls as Demetrius
- 2015Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self
- 2014The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half as Himself
- 2013Mortal Remains as Man in Parking Garage
- 2013The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' as Self
- 2011The Walking Dead Girls as Self
- 2010Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! as Self
- 2002Daddy Cool as Dr./Rev. Alter
- 2001The Bread, My Sweet as Jimmy
- 1994No Pets as Eddie Buford
- 1993The Dark Half as Thad Beaumont (double)
- 1985Day of the Dead as Fisher
- 1982Midnight as Abraham
- 1982Creepshow as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
- 1981Knightriders as Whiteface
- 1981Document of the Dead as Himself
- 1980Bloodeaters as Landwirt
- 1978Dawn of the Dead as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
- 1978Martin as Martin Mathias
costume & make-up 1
- 1978Dawn of the Dead · assistant makeup artist
Production 1
- 1978Dawn of the Dead · casting