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Forrest J. Ackerman
Acting

Forrest J. Ackerman

Born 1916-11-24
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting

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. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Forrest J Ackerman", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Forrest J. Ackerman

Braindead
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Braindead

1992
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The Howling
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The Howling

1981
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
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Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983
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Return of the Living Dead Part II
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Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988
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Innocent Blood
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Innocent Blood

1992
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Amazon Women on the Moon
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Amazon Women on the Moon

1987
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Hard to Die
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Hard to Die

1990
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The Time Travelers
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The Time Travelers

1964
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Mad Monster Party?
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Mad Monster Party?

1967
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Equinox
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Equinox

1970
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (108 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Gator ManGator ManSelfMovie2025
The Mummy CreepsThe Mummy CreepsSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of HorrorLugosi: The Forgotten King of HorrorHostMovie2016
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-InsMonster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-InsSelfMovie2014
Uncle Forry's AckermansionsUncle Forry's AckermansionsSelf (archival footage)Movie2014
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal EncountersThe Life After Death Project 2: Personal EncountersSelf (archival appearance)Movie2013
The Life After Death ProjectThe Life After Death ProjectSelfMovie2013
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony SocietyInto the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony SocietySelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Second UnitScary Old ManMovie2011
The Dead UndeadThe Dead UndeadWheelchair ZomVampMovie2010
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic ManCharles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic ManSelfMovie2010
Red VelvetRed VelvetHimselfMovie2009
The Boneyard CollectionThe Boneyard CollectionDr. AculaMovie2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle StorySpine Tingler! The William Castle StorySelfMovie2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J AckermanFamous Monster: Forrest J AckermanSelfMovie2007
Vampira: The MovieVampira: The MovieHimselfMovie2006
American ScaryAmerican ScaryHimselfMovie2006
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur MoviesI Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur MoviesSelfMovie2006
Working with a Master: John LandisWorking with a Master: John LandisHimselfMovie2006
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of SupermanLook, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of SupermanSelfMovie2006
The Sci-Fi BoysThe Sci-Fi BoysSelfMovie2006
Scarlet MoonThe GeneralMovie2006
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of ChillsSelfMovie2006
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled AntichristJack Parsons: Jet Propelled AntichristHimselfMovie2006
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science FictionHimselfMovie2005
The ScornedThe ScornedMan in WheelchairMovie2005
The Naked MonsterThe Naked MonsterFlustered ManMovie2005
Ringers: Lord of the FansRingers: Lord of the FansSelfMovie2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionRay Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionSelfMovie2005
Surge of Power: The Stuff of HeroesSurge of Power: The Stuff of HeroesSelfMovie2005
Night of the PumpkinmenNight of the PumpkinmenCaped ManMovie2004
Skinned DeepSkinned DeepForreyMovie2004
Frazetta: Painting with FireFrazetta: Painting with FireSelfMovie2003
The Double-D AvengerThe Double-D AvengerMuseum CaretakerMovie2001
Schlock! The Secret History of American MoviesSchlock! The Secret History of American MoviesHimselfMovie2001
The Vampire Hunters ClubForryMovie2001
Lon Chaney: A Thousand FacesLon Chaney: A Thousand FacesSelfMovie2000
Sex, Death & The Hollywood MystiqueSex, Death & The Hollywood MystiqueHimselfMovie1999
Keepers of the FrameHimselfMovie1999
Cult Movies TVCult Movies TVSelfTV Series1999
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster ManiaAttack of the 50 Foot Monster ManiaHimselfMovie1999
The Devil AntThe Devil AntHimselfMovie1999
Universal HorrorUniversal HorrorSelf - IntervieweeMovie1998
Secret Lives: L. Ron HubbardSecret Lives: L. Ron HubbardSelf - Ron Hubbard's Literary AgentMovie1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'Hollywood Rated 'R'SelfMovie1997
Future WarFuture WarPark VictimMovie1997
VampirellaVampirellaClub Patron (uncredited)Movie1996
VampirellaVampirellaCreatorMovie1996
VampirellaVampirellaCharactersMovie1996
VampirellaVampirellaNovelMovie1996
Vampires: Thirst for the TruthVampires: Thirst for the TruthSelfMovie1996
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand FacesLon Chaney: Son of a Thousand FacesSelfMovie1995
Attack of the 60 Foot CenterfoldAttack of the 60 Foot CenterfoldDraculaMovie1995
Bikini Drive-InBikini Drive-InMan with Insect RepellentMovie1995
Secret LivesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Dinosaur Valley GirlsDinosaur Valley GirlsAcker-ManMovie1995
CeremonyCeremonySylvia's FatherMovie1994
That Little MonsterThat Little MonsterEdward Van GroanMovie1994
Hollywood Goes Ape!Hollywood Goes Ape!HimselfMovie1994
Dinosaur MoviesDinosaur MoviesSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Innocent BloodInnocent BloodStolen Car ManMovie1992
BraindeadBraindeadForryMovie1992
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' CompanionFlying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' CompanionHimselfMovie1992
Hooray for HorrorwoodSelf / HostMovie1991
Hooray for HorrorwoodWriterMovie1991
Nudist Colony of the DeadNudist Colony of the DeadJudge RhineholeMovie1991
My Lovely MonsterMy Lovely MonsterThe MasterMovie1991
My Lovely MonsterMy Lovely MonsterAdditional DialogueMovie1991
Shock Cinema: Volume TwoShock Cinema: Volume TwoSelfMovie1991
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and FantasySelfMovie1991
Hard to DieHard to DieDr. Ed NewtonMovie1990
The Alien WithinPool GuyMovie1990
Transylvania TwistTransylvania TwistFuneral DirectorMovie1989
The Wizard of Speed and TimeThe Wizard of Speed and TimeMustached Man at Garage SaleMovie1989
Prisoners of GravityPrisoners of GravitySelfTV Series1989
The Laughing DeadThe Laughing DeadCorpse #1Movie1989
Return of the Living Dead Part IIReturn of the Living Dead Part IIHarvey Kramer (Special Zombie)Movie1988
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family PortraitThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family PortraitHimselfMovie1988
Curse of the QueerwolfCurse of the QueerwolfAlcoholic PatientMovie1988
Amazon Women on the MoonAmazon Women on the MoonU.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")Movie1987
Evil SpawnEvil SpawnPool ManMovie1987
Drive-In Madness!Drive-In Madness!HimselfMovie1987
Hollywood Dinosaur ChroniclesHollywood Dinosaur ChroniclesSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Lugosi: The Forgotten KingLugosi: The Forgotten KingHost / NarratorMovie1986
King Kong! The Living LegendSelfMovie1986
Fangoria's Weekend of HorrorsFangoria's Weekend of HorrorsSelfMovie1986
Beach Blanket BloodbathBeach Blanket BloodbathDoctor 1Movie1985
Sleazemania Strikes BackSleazemania Strikes Back("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)Movie1985
ScalpsScalpsProfessor TrentwoodMovie1983
Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Jackson's ThrillerMan in Movie Theater (uncredited)Movie1983
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & MeAliens, Dragons, Monsters & MeHimselfMovie1983
FilmgoreFilmgoreWriterMovie1983
The AftermathThe AftermathThe CuratorMovie1982
The HowlingThe HowlingBookstore Customer (uncredited)Movie1981
Hollywood BoulevardHollywood BoulevardParty Guest (uncredited)Movie1976
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteWriterMovie1974
SchlockSchlockMan in cinemaMovie1973
Dracula vs. FrankensteinDracula vs. FrankensteinDr. BeaumontMovie1971
EquinoxEquinoxDoctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)Movie1970
Mad Monster Party?Mad Monster Party?WriterMovie1967
Queen of BloodQueen of BloodFarraday's AideMovie1966
The Time TravelersThe Time TravelersSquare-Frame TechnicianMovie1964
It Came from Alpha CentauriSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Tyran the TerribleSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
The Winner's CircleThe Winner's CircleMan in crowd (uncredited)Movie1948
The AckerMonster Chronicles!Self / AppearanceMovie—
Untitled Vampirella filmUntitled Vampirella filmCharactersMovie—
Untitled Vampirella filmUntitled Vampirella filmNovelMovie—
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