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).

Filmography

• 2024The TRIP — Harold Burch
• 2020Catch of the Day 2: You Die at Dawn! — Marvin Eel
• 2020Raising the Dead: The Production Logistics
• 2017After Hours Trading — Pawnbroker
• 2016Sugar Skull Girls — Demetrius
• 2013Mortal Remains — Man in Parking Garage
• 2002Daddy Cool — Dr./Rev. Alter
• 2001The Bread, My Sweet — Jimmy
• 1994No Pets — Eddie Buford
• 1993The Dark Half — Thad Beaumont (double)
• 1985Day of the Dead — Fisher
• 1982Creepshow — Nathan's Corpse (segment "Father's Day")
• 1982Midnight — Abraham
• 1981Knightriders — Whiteface
• 1980Bloodeaters — Landwirt
• 1978Dawn of the Dead — 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited), Casting, Assistant Makeup Artist
• 1978Martin — Martin Mathias

Appearances as themselves (9)

• 2023Taste the Blood of Martin — Himself
• 2020Zombies and Bikers — Himself
• 2015Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini — Self
• 2014The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half — Himself
• 2013The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' — Self
• 2011The Walking Dead Girls — Self
• 2010Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! — Self
• The Incredibly Strange Film Show — Self
• 1981Document of the Dead — Himself