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Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Actor · 1916–2008 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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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.

Acted in 44

2020s

  1. 2024

    The Mummy Creeps

    Movie

2010s

  1. 2012

    Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society

    Movie

  2. 2010

    The Dead Undead

    Wheelchair ZomVamp

2000s

  1. 2008

    The Boneyard Collection

    Dr. Acula

  2. 2005
  3. The Naked Monster

    Flustered Man

  4. 2004

    Night of the Pumpkinmen

    Caped Man

  5. 2001

    The Double-D Avenger

    Museum Caretaker

1990s

  1. 1997

    Future War

    Park Victim

  2. 1996

    Vampirella

    Club Patron (uncredited)

  3. 1995

    Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

    Dracula

  4. Bikini Drive-In

    Man with Insect Repellent

  5. Dinosaur Valley Girls

    Acker-Man

  6. 1994

    Ceremony

    Sylvia's Father

  7. That Little Monster

    Edward Van Groan

  8. 1993

    Dinosaur Movies

    Movie

  9. 1992
  10. 1991

    Nudist Colony of the Dead

    Judge Rhinehole

  11. My Lovely Monster

    The Master

  12. 1990

1980s

  1. 1989

    Transylvania Twist

    Funeral Director

  2. The Wizard of Speed and Time

    Mustached Man at Garage Sale

  3. The Laughing Dead

    Corpse #1

  4. 1988
  5. Curse of the Queerwolf

    Alcoholic Patient

  6. 1987
  7. Evil Spawn

    Pool Man

  8. Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

    Movie

  9. 1985

    Beach Blanket Bloodbath

    Doctor 1

  10. Sleazemania Strikes Back

    ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)

  11. 1983

    Scalps

    Professor Trentwood

  12. 1982

    The Aftermath

    The Curator

  13. 1981

1940s

  1. 1948

    The Winner's Circle

    Man in crowd (uncredited)

Wrote 5

1990s

  1. 1996

    Vampirella

    Characters, Novel

  2. 1991

    Hooray for Horrorwood

    Writer

1980s

  1. 1983

    Filmgore

    Writer

1960s

  1. 1967

    Mad Monster Party?

    Writer

No release date

  1. Untitled Vampirella film

    Characters, Novel

Other crew 2

1990s

  1. 1996

    Vampirella

    Creator

  2. 1991

    My Lovely Monster

    Additional Dialogue

Appearances42

2020s

  1. 2026

    Gator Man

    Self

2010s

  1. 2016

    Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror

    Host

  2. 2014

    Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

    Self

  3. Uncle Forry's Ackermansions

    Self (archival footage)

  4. 2013

    The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

    Self (archival appearance)

  5. The Life After Death Project

    Self

  6. 2010

    Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

    Red Velvet

    Himself

  2. 2007
  3. Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

    Self

  4. 2006

    Vampira: The Movie

    Himself

  5. American Scary

    Himself

  6. I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies

    Self

  7. Working with a Master: John Landis

    Himself

  8. Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

    Self

  9. Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist

    Himself

  10. 2005

    Ringers: Lord of the Fans

    Self

  11. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

    Self

  12. Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes

    Self

  13. 2003

    Frazetta: Painting with Fire

    Self

  14. 2001

    Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

    Himself

  15. 2000

    Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

    Self

1990s

  1. 1999

    Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique

    Himself

  2. Cult Movies TV

    Self · 1 episode

  3. Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

    Himself

  4. The Devil Ant

    Himself

  5. 1998

    Universal Horror

    Self - Interviewee

  6. 1997

    Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

    Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent

  7. Hollywood Rated 'R'

    Self

  8. 1996

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    Self

  9. 1995

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    Self

  10. 1994

    Hollywood Goes Ape!

    Himself

  11. 1992
  12. 1991

    Hooray for Horrorwood

    Self / Host

  13. Shock Cinema: Volume Two

    Self

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. 1988

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

    Himself

  3. 1987

    Drive-In Madness!

    Himself

  4. 1986

    Lugosi: The Forgotten King

    Host / Narrator

  5. Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

    Self

  6. 1983

    Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

    Himself