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Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Acting·1916–2008·84 films

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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As Actor

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

As Writer

Mad Monster Party?
Mad Monster Party? (1967)
Filmgore
Filmgore (1983)