John Amplas
Biography
John Amplas works in acting. Born June 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Dawn of the Dead (1978) as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
- Day of the Dead (1985) as Fisher
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988) as Self
- Creepshow (1982) as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
- The Dark Half (1993) as Thad Beaumont (double)
- Knightriders (1981) as Whiteface
- Martin (1978) as Martin Mathias
- Midnight (1982) as Abraham
- Document of the Dead (1981) as Himself
- Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015) as Self
- The TRIP (2024) as Harold Burch
- The Walking Dead Girls (2011) as Self
- The Bread, My Sweet (2001) as Jimmy
- Daddy Cool (2002) as Dr./Rev. Alter
- The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013) as Self
- Sugar Skull Girls (2016) as Demetrius
- Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn! (2020) as Marvin Eel
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010) as Self
- Mortal Remains (2013) as Man in Parking Garage
- Taste the Blood of Martin (2023) as Himself
- Bloodeaters (1980) as Landwirt
- Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics (2020)
- After Hours Trading (2017) as Pawnbroker
- The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half (2014) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Amplas best known for?
John Amplas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988), Creepshow (1982).
When and where was John Amplas born?
John Amplas was born on June 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
How many credits does John Amplas have?
John Amplas has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is John Amplas's background in cinema and television?
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).
John Amplas by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988) as Self — aged about 39
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited) — aged about 29
- Day of the Dead (1985) as Fisher — aged about 36
- Creepshow (1982) as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day") — aged about 33
- Martin (1978) as Martin Mathias — aged about 29
- Knightriders (1981) as Whiteface — aged about 32
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