Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

🎂 24th November 1916 (109 yrs) 📍 Los 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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Forrest J. Ackerman

🎬 Movies Featuring Forrest J. Ackerman

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Gator Man (2025)

as Self
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror

Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror (2016)

as Host
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins (2014)

as Self
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions

Uncle Forry's Ackermansions (2014)

as Self (archival footage)
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters (2013)

as Self (archival appearance)
The Life After Death Project

The Life After Death Project (2013)

as Self
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society

Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society (2012)

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Second Unit (2011)

as Scary Old Man
The Dead Undead

The Dead Undead (2010)

as Wheelchair ZomVamp
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man (2010)

as Self
Red Velvet

Red Velvet (2009)

as Himself
The Boneyard Collection

The Boneyard Collection (2008)

as Dr. Acula
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)

as Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)

as Self
Vampira: The Movie

Vampira: The Movie (2006)

as Himself
American Scary

American Scary (2006)

as Himself
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies

I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies (2006)

as Self
Working with a Master: John Landis

Working with a Master: John Landis (2006)

as Himself
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)

as Self
The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)

as Self
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Scarlet Moon (2006)

as The General
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Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006)

as Self
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist

Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist (2006)

as Himself
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Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005)

as Himself
The Scorned

The Scorned (2005)

as Man in Wheelchair
The Naked Monster

The Naked Monster (2005)

as Flustered Man
Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005)

as Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005)

as Self
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes

Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes (2005)

as Self
Night of the Pumpkinman

Night of the Pumpkinman (2004)

as Caped Man
Skinned Deep

Skinned Deep (2004)

as Forrey
Frazetta: Painting with Fire

Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003)

as Self
The Double-D Avenger

The Double-D Avenger (2001)

as Museum Caretaker
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)

as Himself
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The Vampire Hunters Club (2001)

as Forry
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000)

as Self
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique

Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique (1999)

as Himself
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Keepers of the Frame (1999)

as Himself
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)

as Himself
The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant (1999)

as Himself
Universal Horror

Universal Horror (1998)

as Self - Interviewee
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard (1997)

as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)

as Self
Future War

Future War (1997)

as Park Victim
Vampirella

Vampirella (1996)

as Club Patron (uncredited)
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996)

as Self
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces (1995)

as Self
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold (1995)

as Dracula
Bikini Drive-In

Bikini Drive-In (1995)

as Man with Insect Repellent
Dinosaur Valley Girls

Dinosaur Valley Girls (1995)

as Acker-Man
Ceremony

Ceremony (1994)

as Sylvia's Father
That Little Monster

That Little Monster (1994)

as Edward Van Groan
Hollywood Goes Ape!

Hollywood Goes Ape! (1994)

as Himself
Dinosaur Movies

Dinosaur Movies (1993)

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood (1992)

as Stolen Car Man
Braindead

Braindead (1992)

as Forry
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)

as Himself
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Hooray for Horrorwood (1991)

as Self / Host
Nudist Colony of the Dead

Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991)

as Judge Rhinehole
My Lovely Monster

My Lovely Monster (1991)

as The Master
Shock Cinema: Volume Two

Shock Cinema: Volume Two (1991)

as Self
Hard to Die

Hard to Die (1990)

as Dr. Ed Newton
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The Alien Within (1990)

as Pool Guy
Transylvania Twist

Transylvania Twist (1989)

as Funeral Director
The Wizard of Speed and Time

The Wizard of Speed and Time (1989)

as Mustached Man at Garage Sale
The Laughing Dead

The Laughing Dead (1989)

as Corpse #1
Return of the Living Dead Part II

Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)

as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988)

as Himself
Curse of the Queerwolf

Curse of the Queerwolf (1988)

as Alcoholic Patient
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
Evil Spawn

Evil Spawn (1987)

as Pool Man
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness! (1987)

as Himself
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles (1987)

Lugosi: The Forgotten King

Lugosi: The Forgotten King (1986)

as Host / Narrator
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King Kong! The Living Legend (1986)

as Self
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986)

as Self
Beach Blanket Bloodbath

Beach Blanket Bloodbath (1985)

as Doctor 1
Sleazemania Strikes Back

Sleazemania Strikes Back (1985)

as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
Scalps

Scalps (1983)

as Professor Trentwood
Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me (1983)

as Himself
The Aftermath

The Aftermath (1982)

as The Curator
The Howling

The Howling (1981)

as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard (1976)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
Schlock

Schlock (1973)

as Man in cinema
Dracula vs. Frankenstein

Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)

as Dr. Beaumont
Equinox

Equinox (1970)

as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
Queen of Blood

Queen of Blood (1966)

as Farraday's Aide
The Time Travelers

The Time Travelers (1964)

as Square-Frame Technician
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It Came from Alpha Centauri (1962)

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Tyran the Terrible (1962)

The Winner's Circle

The Winner's Circle (1948)

as Man in crowd (uncredited)
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The AckerMonster Chronicles! (N/A)