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John Amplas

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Born: June 23, 1949
From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Day of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

The Dark Half

Knightriders

Mortal Remains

Document of the Dead

Filmography

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2024

Acting (Harold Burch)

2023

Taste the Blood of Martin

Acting (Himself)

2020

Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics

Zombies and Bikers

Acting (Himself)

Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!

Acting (Marvin Eel)

2017

After Hours Trading

Acting (Pawnbroker)

2016

Sugar Skull Girls

Acting (Demetrius)

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Acting (Self)

2014

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

Acting (Himself)

2013

Mortal Remains

Acting (Man in Parking Garage)

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

Acting (Self)

2011

The Walking Dead Girls

Acting (Self)

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Acting (Self)

2002

Acting (Dr./Rev. Alter)

2001

The Bread, My Sweet

Acting (Jimmy)

1994

Acting (Eddie Buford)

1993

The Dark Half

Acting (Thad Beaumont (double))

1988

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1985

Day of the Dead

Acting (Fisher)

1982

Acting (Abraham)

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

1981

Knightriders

Acting (Whiteface)

Document of the Dead

Acting (Himself)

1980

Bloodeaters

Acting (Landwirt)

1978

Dawn of the Dead

Acting (2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)) Production (Casting) Costume & Make-Up (Assistant Makeup Artist)

Acting (Martin Mathias)