Cast & creator
John Amplas
Best known for Dawn of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead
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).
27
film credits
1
television credits
26
1978–2024 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (28)
Showing 28 of 28 credits
Dawn of the Dead
2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
1978Dawn of the Dead
Casting
1978Dawn of the Dead
Assistant Makeup Artist
1978
Day of the Dead
Fisher
1985
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self
1988
Creepshow
Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
1982
Midnight
Abraham
1982
The Dark Half
Thad Beaumont (double)
1993
Knightriders
Whiteface
1981
Martin
Martin Mathias
1978
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
2015The Walking Dead Girls
Self
2011
Daddy Cool
Dr./Rev. Alter
2002
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Self
2013
Document of the Dead
Himself
1981
The Bread, My Sweet
Jimmy
2001
No Pets
Eddie Buford
1994
Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!
Marvin Eel
2020Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Self
2010The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
Himself
2014
Taste the Blood of Martin
Himself
2023
Bloodeaters
Landwirt
1980
After Hours Trading
Pawnbroker
2017
Sugar Skull Girls
Demetrius
2016
Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
2020
Zombies and Bikers
Himself
2020
The TRIP
Harold Burch
2024
Mortal Remains
Man in Parking Garage
2013