John Amplas

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

Dawn of the Dead

2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

Creepshow

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

The Bread, My Sweet

Jimmy

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

Self

Day of the Dead

Fisher

Knightriders

Whiteface

Midnight

Abraham

After Hours Trading

Pawnbroker

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2024	The TRIP	Harold Burch
2023	Taste the Blood of Martin	Himself
2020	Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!	Marvin Eel
2020	Zombies and Bikers	Himself
2020	Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
2017	After Hours Trading	Pawnbroker
2016	Sugar Skull Girls	Demetrius
2015	Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini	Self
2014	The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half	Himself
2013	Mortal Remains	Man in Parking Garage
2013	The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'	Self
2011	The Walking Dead Girls	Self
2010	Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!	Self
2002	Daddy Cool	Dr./Rev. Alter
2001	The Bread, My Sweet	Jimmy
1994	No Pets	Eddie Buford
1993	The Dark Half	Thad Beaumont (double)
1985	Day of the Dead	Fisher
1982	Creepshow	Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
1982	Midnight	Abraham
1981	Knightriders	Whiteface
1981	Document of the Dead	Himself
1980	Bloodeaters	Landwirt
1978	Martin	Martin Mathias
1978	Dawn of the Dead	2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)

Year	TV Show	Role
1988	The Incredibly Strange Film Show	Self