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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Occupation. Actor. John Amplas (born June 23, 1949) [1] is an American actor known primarily for his work with director George A. Romero, [2] particularly his appearances in the title role of Martin (1977), as well as Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Creepshow (1982).
John Amplas is a versatile performer who has worked with George Romero in several horror films, such as Martin, Dawn of the Dead, and Creepshow. He also has a long stage career and teaches acting at Point Park University.
- January 1, 1
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 9, 2020 · A wonderful bouquet of dead flowers for the holiday season. Each one a cult film lover's delight. But it's for George Romero's lesser-known, but critically acclaimed, vampiric curio “Martin” (1977) that actor John Amplas will forever be tagged and flagged.
John Amplas is an actor and director who has worked with George Romero and Dario Argento. He is known for his roles in Martin, Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow, and more.
- Actor, Casting Director, Make-Up Department
- June 23, 1949
Oct 7, 2020 · John Amplas is one of the unsung heroes of horror, particularly for fans of the films of George Romero. First appearing as the title character of the vampire film MARTIN in 1977, John went on to appear in every George Romero film for the next decade, working alongside people like Ed Harris, Stephen King and Tom Savini in films like CREEPSHOW ...
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A sadistic backwoods Satanist. A putrified, walking corpse. An FBI agent sworn to destroy a gang of toxic mutants. Veteran actor John Amplas has covered it all. Genre fans will remember Amplas for his roles in George A. Romero's Martin (1977), Knightriders (1981), Creepshow (1982) and Day of the Dead (1985).
