John Amplas
June 23, 1949 · 77 years old
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).
Known For
5 titles
Day of the Dead
As the world is overrun by zombies, a group of scientists and military personnel sheltering in an underground bunker in Florida must decide on how they should deal with the undead horde.
Creepshow
Five grisly tales from a kid's comic book about a murdered father rising from his grave, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches.
Martin
A young man, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his blood-lust.
Knightriders
A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their "King's" delusions of grandeur.
Mortal Remains
A docu-thriller focusing on the life, brief career, and mysterious death of Maryland filmmaker Karl Atticus, referred to by some as the "godfather of the slasher film." Features interviews with various historians and aficionados i...