John Amplas

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

Dawn of the Dead

Day of the Dead

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

Creepshow

The Dark Half

Knightriders

Martin

Midnight

All Movies (25)

• The TRIP2024 · as Harold Burch
• Taste the Blood of Martin2023 · as Himself
• Zombies and Bikers2020 · as Himself
• Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics2020
• Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!2020 · as Marvin Eel
• After Hours Trading2017 · as Pawnbroker
• Sugar Skull Girls2016 · as Demetrius
• Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini2015 · as Self
• The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half2014 · as Himself
• Mortal Remains2013 · as Man in Parking Garage
• The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'2013 · as Self
• The Walking Dead Girls2011 · as Self
• Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!2010 · as Self
• Daddy Cool2002 · as Dr./Rev. Alter
• The Bread, My Sweet2001 · as Jimmy
• No Pets1994 · as Eddie Buford
• The Dark Half1993 · as Thad Beaumont (double)
• Day of the Dead1985 · as Fisher
• Midnight1982 · as Abraham
• Creepshow1982 · as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
• Knightriders1981 · as Whiteface
• Document of the Dead1981 · as Himself
• Bloodeaters1980 · as Landwirt
• Dawn of the Dead1978 · as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
• Martin1978 · as Martin Mathias

All TV Shows (1)

• The Incredibly Strange Film Show1988 · as Self