
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
- 2024
The Mummy Creeps
Movie
2010s
- 2012
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
Movie
- 2010
The Dead Undead
Wheelchair ZomVamp
2000s
- 2008
The Boneyard Collection
Dr. Acula
- 2005
The Naked Monster
Flustered Man
- 2004
Night of the Pumpkinmen
Caped Man
- 2001
The Double-D Avenger
Museum Caretaker
1990s
- 1997
Future War
Park Victim
- 1996
Vampirella
Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1995
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Dracula
Bikini Drive-In
Man with Insect Repellent
Dinosaur Valley Girls
Acker-Man
- 1994
Ceremony
Sylvia's Father
That Little Monster
Edward Van Groan
- 1993
Dinosaur Movies
Movie
- 1992
- 1991
Nudist Colony of the Dead
Judge Rhinehole
My Lovely Monster
The Master
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Transylvania Twist
Funeral Director
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Mustached Man at Garage Sale
The Laughing Dead
Corpse #1
- 1988
Curse of the Queerwolf
Alcoholic Patient
- 1987
Evil Spawn
Pool Man
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
Movie
- 1985
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
Doctor 1
Sleazemania Strikes Back
("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
- 1983
Scalps
Professor Trentwood
- 1982
The Aftermath
The Curator
- 1981
1970s
- 1976
- 1973
- 1971
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
- 1964
1940s
- 1948
The Winner's Circle
Man in crowd (uncredited)
Wrote 5
1990s
- 1996
Vampirella
Characters, Novel
- 1991
Hooray for Horrorwood
Writer
1980s
- 1983
Filmgore
Writer
1960s
- 1967
Mad Monster Party?
Writer
No release date
Untitled Vampirella film
Characters, Novel
Other crew 2
1990s
- 1996
Vampirella
Creator
- 1991
My Lovely Monster
Additional Dialogue
Appearances42
2020s
- 2026
Gator Man
Self
2010s
- 2016
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
Host
- 2014
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Self
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions
Self (archival footage)
- 2013
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
Self (archival appearance)
The Life After Death Project
Self
- 2010
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self
2000s
- 2009
Red Velvet
Himself
- 2007
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
- 2006
Vampira: The Movie
Himself
American Scary
Himself
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
Self
Working with a Master: John Landis
Himself
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Self
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
Himself
- 2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Self
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Self
- 2003
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
Self
- 2001
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Himself
- 2000
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Self
1990s
- 1999
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
Himself
Cult Movies TV
Self · 1 episode
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Himself
The Devil Ant
Himself
- 1998
Universal Horror
Self - Interviewee
- 1997
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self
- 1996
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Self
- 1995
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Self
- 1994
Hollywood Goes Ape!
Himself
- 1992
- 1991
Hooray for Horrorwood
Self / Host
Shock Cinema: Volume Two
Self
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Himself
- 1987
Drive-In Madness!
Himself
- 1986
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Host / Narrator
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Self
- 1983
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Himself