Jim Van Bebber
Acting1964Greenville, Ohio, USA
Biography
An actor and director known for horror/exploitation films. attended Wright State University where he studied cinema. Instead of using a bank loan to pay for a second year of college, he used the money to finance Deadbeat at Dawn, and founded the indie film company Asmodeus Productions with several colleagues. The Manson Family took more than ten years to complete. A documentary about VanBebber titled Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber covering his life from 2010 to 2015 was released in 2015.
Known For
Acting History
2023
Christ Rising
as Roy Horn
2021
The Acid King
as Himself
2018
Deadbeat Forever
as Himself
Last American Horror Show
as Rick
2017
American Guinea Pig: The Song of Solomon
as Father Blake
2015
American Guinea Pig: Bouquet of Guts and Gore
as The Editor
2013
2011
The Cuckoo Clocks of Hell
as Terry Hawkins
2010
Mirk Riders
as Venue Owner
2009
2005
The VanBebber Family
as Himself
Skinny Puppy: Last Rights Archival Footage
Camera Operator
Skinny Puppy: Too Dark Park Archival Footage
Camera Operator
2001
In the Belly of the Beast
as Himself
2000
1999
Through Eyes of the Dead
Makeup Effects
Through Eyes of the Dead
Director
Through Eyes of the Dead
Editor
1998
The Mutilation Man
as Ivan's Dad
Zombie Cult Massacre
as Hatchet Biker
Zombie Cult Massacre
Makeup Effects
1997
The Manson Family
as Bobby
The Manson Family
Director
The Manson Family
Producer
The Manson Family
Editor
The Manson Family
Writer
1996
1994
My Sweet Satan
as Ricky Kasslin
My Sweet Satan
Writer
My Sweet Satan
Director
My Sweet Satan
Editor
My Sweet Satan
Producer
1992
Drillbit
as Narrator
1990
1988
Deadbeat at Dawn
as Goose
Deadbeat at Dawn
Director
Deadbeat at Dawn
Makeup Effects
Deadbeat at Dawn
Screenplay
Deadbeat at Dawn
Editor
1987
Doper
Director
1983