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Forrest J. Ackerman

Acting 92 (deceased) years old Los Angeles, California, USA ★ 0.3
Born: November 24, 1916
Died: December 8, 2008

Biography

Forrest J Ackerman (born Forrest James Ackerman; November 24, 1916 – December 4, 2008) was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom, a leading expert on science fiction and fantasy films, and acknowledged as the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia. He was based in Los Angeles, California.

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Known For

Return of the Living Dead Part II
Return of the Living Dead Part II Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie) 1988
The Howling
The Howling Bookstore Customer (uncredited) 1981
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The Vampire Hunters Club Forry 2001
The Scorned
The Scorned Man in Wheelchair 2005
The Winner's Circle
The Winner's Circle Man in crowd (uncredited) 1948

Filmography

Acting Credits (95)

Gator Man
Gator Man Self 2025
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror Host 2016
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins Self 2014
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions Self (archival footage) 2014
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters Self (archival appearance) 2013
The Life After Death Project
The Life After Death Project Self 2013
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society 2012
Second Unit
Second Unit Scary Old Man 2011
The Dead Undead
The Dead Undead Wheelchair ZomVamp 2010
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man Self 2010
Red Velvet
Red Velvet Himself 2009
The Boneyard Collection
The Boneyard Collection Dr. Acula 2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story Self 2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Self 2007
Vampira: The Movie
Vampira: The Movie Himself 2006
American Scary
American Scary Himself 2006
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies Self 2006
Working with a Master: John Landis
Working with a Master: John Landis Himself 2006
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman Self 2006
The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys Self 2006
Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon The General 2006
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills Self 2006
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist Himself 2006
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction Himself 2005
The Scorned
The Scorned Man in Wheelchair 2005
The Naked Monster
The Naked Monster Flustered Man 2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans Self 2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection Self 2005
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes Self 2005
Night of the Pumpkinman
Night of the Pumpkinman Caped Man 2004
Skinned Deep
Skinned Deep Forrey 2004
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
Frazetta: Painting with Fire Self 2003
The Double-D Avenger
The Double-D Avenger Museum Caretaker 2001
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies Himself 2001
The Vampire Hunters Club
The Vampire Hunters Club Forry 2001
Lon Chaney: A thousand faces
Lon Chaney: A thousand faces Self 2000
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique Himself 1999
Keepers of the Frame
Keepers of the Frame Himself 1999
Cult Movies TV
Cult Movies TV Self 1999
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania Himself 1999
The Devil Ant
The Devil Ant Himself 1999
Universal Horror
Universal Horror Self - Interviewee 1998
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent 1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R' Self 1997
Future War
Future War Park Victim 1997
Vampirella
Vampirella Club Patron (uncredited) 1996
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth Self 1996
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces Self 1995
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold Dracula 1995
Bikini Drive-In
Bikini Drive-In Man with Insect Repellent 1995
Dinosaur Valley Girls
Dinosaur Valley Girls Acker-Man 1995
Ceremony
Ceremony Sylvia's Father 1994
That Little Monster
That Little Monster Edward Van Groan 1994
Hollywood Goes Ape!
Hollywood Goes Ape! Himself 1994
Dinosaur Movies
Dinosaur Movies 1993
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood Stolen Car Man 1992
Braindead
Braindead Forry 1992
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion Himself 1992
Hooray for Horrorwood
Hooray for Horrorwood Self / Host 1991
Nudist Colony of the Dead
Nudist Colony of the Dead Judge Rhinehole 1991
My Lovely Monster
My Lovely Monster The Master 1991
Shock Cinema: Volume Two
Shock Cinema: Volume Two Self 1991
Hard to Die
Hard to Die Dr. Ed Newton 1990
The Alien Within
The Alien Within Pool Guy 1990
Transylvania Twist
Transylvania Twist Funeral Director 1989
The Wizard of Speed and Time
The Wizard of Speed and Time Mustached Man at Garage Sale 1989
Prisoners of Gravity
Prisoners of Gravity Self 1989
The Laughing Dead
The Laughing Dead Corpse #1 1989
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Return of the Living Dead Part II Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie) 1988
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait Himself 1988
Curse of the Queerwolf
Curse of the Queerwolf Alcoholic Patient 1988
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon") 1987
Evil Spawn
Evil Spawn Pool Man 1987
Drive-In Madness!
Drive-In Madness! Himself 1987
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles 1987
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Lugosi: The Forgotten King Host / Narrator 1986
King Kong! The Living Legend
King Kong! The Living Legend Self 1986
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Self 1986
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
Beach Blanket Bloodbath Doctor 1 1985
Sleazemania Strikes Back
Sleazemania Strikes Back ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment) 1985
Scalps
Scalps Professor Trentwood 1983
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller Man in Movie Theater (uncredited) 1983
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me Himself 1983
The Aftermath
The Aftermath The Curator 1982
The Howling
The Howling Bookstore Customer (uncredited) 1981
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard Party Guest (uncredited) 1976
Schlock
Schlock Man in cinema 1973
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein Dr. Beaumont 1971
Equinox
Equinox Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited) 1970
Queen of Blood
Queen of Blood Farraday's Aide 1966
The Time Travelers
The Time Travelers Square-Frame Technician 1964
It Came from Alpha Centauri
It Came from Alpha Centauri 1962
Tyran the Terrible
Tyran the Terrible 1962
The Winner's Circle
The Winner's Circle Man in crowd (uncredited) 1948
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
The AckerMonster Chronicles!

Writing Credits (4)

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