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John Amplas

Actor

John Amplas

Born June 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States16 films

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).

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Dawn of the Dead posterFirst watchDawn of the Dead19787.5as 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a…View film

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Day of the Dead poster7.0Day of the Dead1985Creepshow poster6.9Creepshow1982Martin poster6.8Martin1978The Dark Half poster6.0The Dark Half1993Knightriders poster6.2Knightriders1981

Filmography

16 films as actor
  1. 2024The TRIPHarold Burch
  2. 2020Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn!Marvin Eel
  3. 2017After Hours TradingPawnbroker
  4. 2016Sugar Skull GirlsDemetrius
  5. 2013Mortal RemainsMan in Parking Garage
  6. 2002Daddy CoolDr./Rev. Alter
  7. 2001The Bread, My SweetJimmy
  8. 1994No PetsEddie Buford
  9. 1993The Dark HalfThad Beaumont (double)
  10. 1985Day of the DeadFisher
  11. 1982MidnightAbraham
  12. 1982CreepshowNathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
  13. 1981KnightridersWhiteface
  14. 1980BloodeatersLandwirt
  15. 1978Dawn of the Dead2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited)
  16. 1978MartinMartin Mathias