Person

John Amplas

Acting · Born 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).

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  Midnight

  Abraham

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  Dawn of the Dead

  2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

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  Creepshow

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

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  Day of the Dead

  Fisher

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  Knightriders

  Whiteface

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  Daddy Cool

  Dr./Rev. Alter

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  The Incredibly Strange Film Show

  Self

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  The Dark Half

  Thad Beaumont (double)

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  Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

  Self

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  Martin

  Martin Mathias

• 2024The TRIPHarold Burch
• 2023Taste the Blood of MartinHimself
• 2020Zombies and BikersHimself
• 2020Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
• 2020Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!Marvin Eel
• 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
• 1982MidnightAbraham
• 1982CreepshowNathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
• 1981KnightridersWhiteface
• 1981Document of the DeadHimself
• 1980BloodeatersLandwirt
• 1978Dawn of the Dead2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
• 1978MartinMartin Mathias