Biography
John Amplas (born June 23, 1949) is an American actor known primarily for his work with director George A. Romero, particularly his appearances in the title role of Martin (1977), as well as Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Creepshow (1982). Amplas's first film with George A. Romero was the cult film Martin (1977), in which he played the title role of a man who believes himself to be a vampire. The character of Martin was initially an older man but after Romero saw Amplas in a Pittsburgh production of Philemon he decided to rewrite the part to suit Amplas and cast him in the role.Thereafter, he appeared in a number of other films directed by Romero, including Dawn of the Dead (1978), Knightriders (1981), Creepshow (1982), and Day of the Dead (1985), as well as Toxic Zombies (1980), and Midnight (1982), directed by John Russo.He acted in a horror concept teaser entitled The Three (2011) directed by filmmaker Scott Goldberg which also features co-lead from Day of the Dead Lori Cardille. He starred also in the feature film adaption of the Rob Steigert short film Ombis.
Filmography
all 26
Movies 25
self 10
TV Shows 1
Taste the Blood of Martin (2023)
The Exchange (2021)
Zombies and Bikers (2020)
Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn! (2020)
After Hours Trading (2017)
Sugar Skull Girls (2016)
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half (2014)
Mortal Remains (2013)
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013)
The Walking Dead Girls (2011)
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010)
Daddy Cool (2002)
The Bread, My Sweet (2001)
No Pets (1994)
The Dark Half (1993)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show: George A. Romero & Tom Savini (1989)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988)
Day of the Dead (1985)
Midnight (1982)
Creepshow (1982)
Knightriders (1981)
Document of the Dead (1981)
Bloodeaters (1980)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Martin (1977)
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GenderMale
Birthday1949-06-23 (74 years old)
Birth PlacePittsburgh, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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