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John Amplas

Acting Born Jun 23, 1949 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 24 credits

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).

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Known for

Film

Dawn of the Dead

as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
Film

Day of the Dead

as Fisher

WWE Superstars

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

Full filmography

  • 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