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Known for Acting
Born 1916-11-24 · Died 2008-12-08 in Los Angeles, California, USA
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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Gator Man (2025) — Self
The Mummy Creeps (2024)
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror (2016) — Host
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins (2014) — Self
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions (2014) — Self (archival footage)
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters (2013) — Self (archival appearance)
The Life After Death Project (2013) — Self
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society (2012)
Second Unit (2011) — Scary Old Man
The Dead Undead (2010) — Wheelchair ZomVamp
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man (2010) — Self
Red Velvet (2009) — Himself
The Boneyard Collection (2008) — Dr. Acula
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) — Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) — Self
Vampira: The Movie (2006) — Himself
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies (2006) — Self
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) — Self
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) — Self
American Scary (2006) — Himself
Scarlet Moon (2006) — The General
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist (2006) — Himself
Working with a Master: John Landis (2006) — Himself
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) — Self
The Naked Monster (2005) — Flustered Man
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes (2005) — Self
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005) — Himself
Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005) — Self
The Scorned (2005) — Man in Wheelchair
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) — Self
Skinned Deep (2004) — Forrey
Night of the Pumpkinmen (2004) — Caped Man
Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003) — Self
The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) — Forry
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) — Himself
The Double-D Avenger (2001) — Museum Caretaker
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000) — Self
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique (1999) — Himself
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) — Himself
Keepers of the Frame (1999) — Himself
The Devil Ant (1999) — Himself
Cult Movies TV (1999) — Self · 1 episode
Universal Horror (1998) — Self - Interviewee
Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997) — Self
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard (1997) — Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
Future War (1997) — Park Victim
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996) — Self
Vampirella (1996) — Club Patron (uncredited)
Dinosaur Valley Girls (1995) — Acker-Man
Bikini Drive-In (1995) — Man with Insect Repellent
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold (1995) — Dracula
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces (1995) — Self
Secret Lives (1995) · 1 episode
Hollywood Goes Ape! (1994) — Himself
Ceremony (1994) — Sylvia's Father
That Little Monster (1994) — Edward Van Groan
Dinosaur Movies (1993)
Braindead (1992) — Forry
Innocent Blood (1992) — Stolen Car Man
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992) — Himself
My Lovely Monster (1991) — The Master
Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991) — Judge Rhinehole
Hooray for Horrorwood (1991) — Self / Host
Shock Cinema: Volume Two (1991) — Self
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991) — Self
Hard to Die (1990) — Dr. Ed Newton
The Alien Within (1990) — Pool Guy
Transylvania Twist (1989) — Funeral Director
The Laughing Dead (1989) — Corpse #1
The Wizard of Speed and Time (1989) — Mustached Man at Garage Sale
Prisoners of Gravity (1989) — Self · 2 episodes
Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) — Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) — Himself
Curse of the Queerwolf (1988) — Alcoholic Patient
Evil Spawn (1987) — Pool Man
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles (1987)
Drive-In Madness! (1987) — Himself
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) — U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
King Kong! The Living Legend (1986) — Self
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) — Self
Lugosi: The Forgotten King (1986) — Host / Narrator
Beach Blanket Bloodbath (1985) — Doctor 1
Sleazemania Strikes Back (1985) — ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me (1983) — Himself
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) — Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Scalps (1983) — Professor Trentwood
The Aftermath (1982) — The Curator
The Howling (1981) — Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976) — Party Guest (uncredited)
Schlock (1973) — Man in cinema
Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971) — Dr. Beaumont
Equinox (1970) — Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
The Power (1968) — Delegate A.C. Fogbottom (uncredited)
Queen of Blood (1966) — Farraday's Aide
The Time Travelers (1964) — Square-Frame Technician
It Came from Alpha Centauri (1962)
Tyran the Terrible (1962)
The Winner's Circle (1948) — Man in crowd (uncredited)
The AckerMonster Chronicles!