John Amplas
Date of birth: 1949-06-23
Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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).
Movie Credits
Knightriders
1981-04-10
A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local
Day of the Dead
1985-07-03
As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunk
Martin
1978-05-10
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small P
Mortal Remains
2013-10-13
A docu-thriller that sets out to uncover the details surrounding the life, brief career, and mysteri
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013-09-17
A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release of
The Bread, My Sweet
2001-04-21
Dominic works round the clock: nights making biscotti for his family's bakery in a working-class Ita
The Dark Half
1993-04-23
Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the for
Taste the Blood of Martin
2023-02-25
Feature length documentary taking a look at the making of George A. Romero's MARTIN.
Creepshow
1982-11-10
Five grisly tales from a 1950s-style comic, including a murdered father rising from beyond, a bizarr
Bloodeaters
1980-10-01
After drug crops are sprayed with a chemical by a passing airplane, the growers of the crop are pois
Document of the Dead
1981-01-19
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.
The Walking Dead Girls
2011-03-22
The Walking Dead Girls is a behind-the-scenes look into zombie culture in the United States and the
Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!
2020-06-30
Crashing funerals, digging through corpses to find drugs, and busting big-breasted bad girls is all
No Pets
1994-01-01
An honest exploration of one Pennsylvania factory worker's mundane existence, and his pursuit of a l
The TRIP
2024-07-26
Four childhood friends, now in their 30s, take a weekend trip to a rural farmhouse in Pennsylvania.
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015-10-16
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is kn
Dawn of the Dead
1978-09-02
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team
Sugar Skull Girls
2016-10-01
Three demonic sisters who resemble neo-goth voodoo dolls are accidentally conjured from the other si
Midnight
1982-12-31
While hitchhiking to escape an abusive home life, a teenage girl is picked up by a couple on a campi
After Hours Trading
2017-06-01
A shiftless malcontent teams up with a shady Eastern European con artist to make some quick cash, bu
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014-11-18
Documentary covering the making of The Dark Half.
Zombies and Bikers
2020-11-16
Documentary released with Second Sight Films' Dawn of the Dead restoration featuring John Amplas, Ro
Daddy Cool
2002-11-08
An homage to 50's horror films about a woman who sees visions in her television and her therapist wh
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010-10-22
Stever gets up close and personal with many of the talented filmmakers and stars in exclusive backst
Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
2020-11-16
A discussion of the logistics of 'Dawn of the Dead' with Michael Gornick, Christine Forrest, John Am