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John Amplas

Acting

Born 1949-06-23

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).

Filmography

26 credits across movies and TV

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Knightriders

1981 · Whiteface

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Day of the Dead

1985 · Fisher

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Martin

1978 · Martin Mathias

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The Dark Half

1993 · Thad Beaumont (double)

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The Bread, My Sweet

2001 · Jimmy

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Mortal Remains

2013 · Man in Parking Garage

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

2013 · Self

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Taste the Blood of Martin

2023 · Himself

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Creepshow

1982 · Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")

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Bloodeaters

1980 · Landwirt

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Document of the Dead

1981 · Himself

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The Walking Dead Girls

2011 · Self

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Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!

2020 · Marvin Eel

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No Pets

1994 · Eddie Buford

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The TRIP

2024 · Harold Burch

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 · Self

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Dawn of the Dead

1978 · 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

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Sugar Skull Girls

2016 · Demetrius

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Midnight

1982 · Abraham

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After Hours Trading

2017 · Pawnbroker

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

2014 · Himself

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Zombies and Bikers

2020 · Himself

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Daddy Cool

2002 · Dr./Rev. Alter

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Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010 · Self

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Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics

2020

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988 · Self