John Amplas
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Active Years
- 1978–2024 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
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Name: John Amplas.
Birth Date: June 23, 1949.
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Nationality/Identity: American actor.
Known for: Work with director George A. Romero.
Specific Roles/Films:
Martin (1977): Title role / lead role; plays a troubled and disturbed teenager who thinks he is a vampire.
Dawn of the Dead (1978).
Creepshow (1982).
Known credits: 26 (from TMDB).
John Amplas is an American actor born on June 23, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known for his work with director George A. Romero. Amplas appeared in the title role of Martin in 1977, portraying a troubled and disturbed teenager who believes he is a vampire. His other notable film appearances include Dawn of the Dead in 1978 and Creepshow in 1982. According to The Movie Database, he has 26 known credits.
"John Amplas is an American actor born on June 23, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known for his work with director George A. Romero. Amplas appeared in the title role of Martin in 1977, portraying a troubled and disturbed teenager who believes he is a vampire. His other notable film appearances include Dawn of the Dead in 1978 and Creepshow in 1982. According to The Movie Database, he has 26 known credits."
Career overview
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Name: John Amplas.
Born: June 23, 1949.
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Profession: American actor.
Known for: Work with director George A. Romero.
Key roles/films:
Martin (1977): Title role/lead role. Character is a troubled and disturbed teenager who thinks he is a vampire.
Dawn of the Dead (1978).
Creepshow (1982).
Known credits: 26 (from TMDB).
Description: Capable and likable baby-faced actor.
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John Amplas is an American actor born on June 23, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is recognized for his acting work, with 26 known credits listed on The Movie Database. Described as a capable and likable baby-faced actor, Amplas is primarily known for his professional collaborations with director George A. Romero.
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Amplas is particularly noted for his performances in several films directed by Romero. In the 1977 film Martin, he played the title role, portraying a troubled and disturbed teenager who believes he is a vampire. His filmography also includes appearances in the 1978 production Dawn of the Dead and the 1982 film Creepshow.
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"John Amplas is an American actor born on June 23, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is recognized for his acting work, with 26 known credits listed on The Movie Database. Described as a capable and likable baby-faced actor, Amplas is primarily known for his professional collaborations with director George A. Romero.
Amplas is particularly noted for his performances in several films directed by Romero. In the 1977 film Martin, he played the title role, portraying a troubled and disturbed teenager who believes he is a vampire. His filmography also includes appearances in the 1978 production Dawn of the Dead and the 1982 film Creepshow."
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"American actor best known for his work with director George A. Romero"
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"Capable and likable baby-faced actor"
"troubled and disturbed teenager who thinks he's a vampire in George Romero's fantastic horror winner 'Martin.'"
"Known Credits 26"
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- The TRIP (2024) as Harold Burch
- Taste the Blood of Martin (2023) as Himself
- Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn! (2020) as Marvin Eel
- Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics (2020)
- Zombies and Bikers (2020) as Himself
- After Hours Trading (2017) as Pawnbroker
- Sugar Skull Girls (2016) as Demetrius
- Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015) as Self
- The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half (2014) as Himself
- The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013) as Self
- Mortal Remains (2013) as Man in Parking Garage
- The Walking Dead Girls (2011) as Self
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010) as Self
- Daddy Cool (2002) as Dr./Rev. Alter
- The Bread, My Sweet (2001) as Jimmy
- No Pets (1994) as Eddie Buford
- The Dark Half (1993) as Thad Beaumont (double)
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988) as Self
- Day of the Dead (1985) as Fisher
- Midnight (1982) as Abraham
- Creepshow (1982) as Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
- Knightriders (1981) as Whiteface
- Document of the Dead (1981) as Himself
- Bloodeaters (1980) as Landwirt
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) Casting
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) Assistant Makeup Artist
- Martin (1978) as Martin Mathias
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 The Walking Dead Girls (2011), The Dark Half (1993), The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988), Day of the Dead (1985).
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 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is John Amplas's background in cinema and television?
Subject: John Amplas (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points...
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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