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Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Acting1916Los Angeles, California, USA

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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Acting History

2025
Gator Man
as Self
2011
Second Unit
as Scary Old Man
2009
Red Velvet
as Himself
2008
2006
American Scary
as Himself
Scarlet Moon
as The General
2005
2004
Skinned Deep
as Forrey
2003
2001
The Double-D Avenger
as Museum Caretaker
1999
1997
Future War
as Park Victim
1996
Vampirella
as Club Patron (uncredited)
Vampirella
Creator
1995
Bikini Drive-In
as Man with Insect Repellent
1994
Ceremony
as Sylvia's Father
That Little Monster
as Edward Van Groan
1993
1992
Braindead
as Forry
Innocent Blood
as Stolen Car Man
1991
1990
Hard to Die
as Dr. Ed Newton
1989
Transylvania Twist
as Funeral Director
The Laughing Dead
as Corpse #1
1988
Return of the Living Dead Part II
as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
Evil Spawn
as Pool Man
1986
1985
1983
Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Scalps
as Professor Trentwood
Filmgore
Writer
1982
The Aftermath
as The Curator
1981
The Howling
as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
1976
Hollywood Boulevard
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1974
1973
Schlock
as Man in cinema
1971
1970
Equinox
as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
1967
1964
The Time Travelers
as Square-Frame Technician
1962

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/24/1916
Day of Death
12/8/2008
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA