Forrest J. Ackerman

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

November 24, 1916

died

December 8, 2008

place of birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

also known as

Forrest James Ackerman · Forest J. Ackerman · Forrest Ackerman · Forry J. Ackerman

total credits

50 movies

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

Filmography

50 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

Michael Jackson's Thriller
8.3

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Hard to Die
6.1

Hard to Die

1990as Dr. Ed Newton
Braindead
7.4

Braindead

1992as Forry
The Howling
6.6

The Howling

1981as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
Return of the Living Dead Part II
6.4

Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
Amazon Women on the Moon
5.9

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
Innocent Blood
6.2

Innocent Blood

1992as Stolen Car Man
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
7.6

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

2006as Self
Vampirella
3.9

Vampirella

1996as Club Patron (uncredited)
The Aftermath
4.2

The Aftermath

1982as The Curator
Bikini Drive-In
5.0

Bikini Drive-In

1995as Man with Insect Repellent
Evil Spawn
4.0

Evil Spawn

1987as Pool Man
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
6.5

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

2005as Self
Queen of Blood
5.2

Queen of Blood

1966as Farraday's Aide
Schlock
5.6

Schlock

1973as Man in cinema
Hollywood Boulevard
5.5

Hollywood Boulevard

1976as Party Guest (uncredited)
Transylvania Twist
5.4

Transylvania Twist

1989as Funeral Director
Scalps
3.9

Scalps

1983as Professor Trentwood
American Scary
7.5

American Scary

2006as Himself
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
3.9

Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

1995as Dracula
The Time Travelers
5.1

The Time Travelers

1964as Square-Frame Technician
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
4.5

Dracula vs. Frankenstein

1971as Dr. Beaumont
The Scorned
4.0

The Scorned

2005as Man in Wheelchair
The Dead Undead
4.0

The Dead Undead

2010as Wheelchair ZomVamp
Universal Horror
7.1

Universal Horror

1998as Self - Interviewee
The Sci-Fi Boys
7.0

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006as Self
The Boneyard Collection
5.3

The Boneyard Collection

2008as Dr. Acula
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
6.8

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

2000as Self
Vampira: The Movie
8.0

Vampira: The Movie

2006as Himself
The Laughing Dead
3.4

The Laughing Dead

1989as Corpse #1
Working with a Master: John Landis

Working with a Master: John Landis

2006as Himself
Skinned Deep
4.1

Skinned Deep

2004as Forrey
Equinox
5.2

Equinox

1970as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8.0

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005as Self
Nudist Colony of the Dead
4.3

Nudist Colony of the Dead

1991as Judge Rhinehole
Red Velvet
3.5

Red Velvet

2009as Himself
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
10.0

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

1996as Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
9.0

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

2007as Self
Future War
2.5

Future War

1997as Park Victim
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
7.8

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

2007as Self
Dinosaur Valley Girls
4.3

Dinosaur Valley Girls

1995as Acker-Man
The Naked Monster
4.6

The Naked Monster

2005as Flustered Man
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
7.2

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

1992as Himself
Hollywood Rated 'R'
5.3

Hollywood Rated 'R'

1997as Self
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
6.9

Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

2001as Himself
Ceremony
3.0

Ceremony

1994as Sylvia's Father
Drive-In Madness!
6.3

Drive-In Madness!

1987as Himself
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
2.0

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

2010as Self
The Double-D Avenger
4.1

The Double-D Avenger

2001as Museum Caretaker
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
6.6

Frazetta: Painting with Fire

2003as Self