Forrest J. Ackerman
Born: 1916-11-24 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2008-12-08
Known For: Acting
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. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Forrest J Ackerman", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
Filmography
2025
- Gator Man as Self
2016
2014
- Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins as Self
- Uncle Forry's Ackermansions as Self (archival footage)
2013
- The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters as Self (archival appearance)
- The Life After Death Project as Self
2011
- Second Unit as Scary Old Man
2010
- The Dead Undead as Wheelchair ZomVamp
- Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man as Self
2009
- Red Velvet as Himself
2008
- The Boneyard Collection as Dr. Acula
2007
2006
- American Scary as Himself
- Vampira: The Movie as Himself
- Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as Self
- The Sci-Fi Boys as Self
- Scarlet Moon as The General
- Working with a Master: John Landis as Himself
- I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies as Self
- Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist as Himself
2005
- Ringers: Lord of the Fans as Self
- Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes as Self
- The Naked Monster as Flustered Man
- Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection as Self
- The Scorned as Man in Wheelchair
- Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction as Himself
2004
- Skinned Deep as Forrey
- Night of the Pumpkinman as Caped Man
2003
- Frazetta: Painting with Fire as Self
2001
- Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies as Himself
- The Double-D Avenger as Museum Caretaker
- The Vampire Hunters Club as Forry
2000
- Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces as Self
1999
- Keepers of the Frame as Himself
- Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique as Himself
- Cult Movies TV as Self
- The Devil Ant as Himself
- Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania as Himself
1998
- Universal Horror as Self - Interviewee
1997
- Future War as Park Victim
- Hollywood Rated 'R' as Self
- Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
1996
- Vampirella as Club Patron (uncredited)
- Vampires: Thirst for the Truth as Self
1995
- Bikini Drive-In as Man with Insect Repellent
- Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold as Dracula
- Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces as Self
- Dinosaur Valley Girls as Acker-Man
1994
- Ceremony as Sylvia's Father
- That Little Monster as Edward Van Groan
- Hollywood Goes Ape! as Himself
1993
1992
- Braindead as Forry
- Innocent Blood as Stolen Car Man
- Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion as Himself
1991
- Shock Cinema: Volume Two as Self
- My Lovely Monster as The Master
- Nudist Colony of the Dead as Judge Rhinehole
- Hooray for Horrorwood as Self / Host
1990
- Hard to Die as Dr. Ed Newton
- The Alien Within as Pool Guy
1989
- Transylvania Twist as Funeral Director
- Prisoners of Gravity as Self
- The Wizard of Speed and Time as Mustached Man at Garage Sale
- The Laughing Dead as Corpse #1
1988
- Return of the Living Dead Part II as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait as Himself
- Curse of the Queerwolf as Alcoholic Patient
1987
- Amazon Women on the Moon as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
- Evil Spawn as Pool Man
- Drive-In Madness! as Himself
- Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
1986
- Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors as Self
- Lugosi: The Forgotten King as Host / Narrator
- King Kong! The Living Legend as Self
1985
- Sleazemania Strikes Back as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
- Beach Blanket Bloodbath as Doctor 1
1983
- Michael Jackson's Thriller as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
- Filmgore ... (Writer)
- Scalps as Professor Trentwood
- Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me as Himself
1982
- The Aftermath as The Curator
1981
- The Howling as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
1976
- Hollywood Boulevard as Party Guest (uncredited)
1974
- The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute ... (Writer)
1973
- Schlock as Man in cinema
1971
- Dracula vs. Frankenstein as Dr. Beaumont
1970
- Equinox as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
1967
- Mad Monster Party? ... (Writer)
1966
- Queen of Blood as Farraday's Aide
1964
- The Time Travelers as Square-Frame Technician
1948
- The Winner's Circle as Man in crowd (uncredited)