Forrest J. Ackerman
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.
Known For
Prisoners of Gravity
1989
Secret Lives
1995
The Howling
1981
Braindead
1992
Hard to Die
1990
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Return of the Living Dead Part II
1988
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
Innocent Blood
1992
The Power
1968
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
2006
Queen of Blood
1966
Filmography
Prisoners of Gravity
as Self · 1989
Secret Lives
· 1995
The Howling
as Bookstore Customer (uncredited) · 1981
Braindead
as Forry · 1992
Hard to Die
as Dr. Ed Newton · 1990
Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited) · 1983
Return of the Living Dead Part II
as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie) · 1988
Amazon Women on the Moon
as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon") · 1987
Innocent Blood
as Stolen Car Man · 1992
The Power
as Delegate A.C. Fogbottom (uncredited) · 1968
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as Self · 2006
Queen of Blood
as Farraday's Aide · 1966
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
as Self · 2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
as Self · 2005
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
as Dracula · 1995
Bikini Drive-In
as Man with Insect Repellent · 1995
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
as Self · 2000
Hollywood Boulevard
as Party Guest (uncredited) · 1976
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
as Himself · 1983
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
as Dr. Beaumont · 1971
The Wizard of Speed and Time
as Mustached Man at Garage Sale · 1989
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
as Self · 2007
The Time Travelers
as Square-Frame Technician · 1964
Vampirella
as Club Patron (uncredited) · 1996
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as Self · 2007
The Aftermath
as The Curator · 1982
The Dead Undead
as Wheelchair ZomVamp · 2010
Nudist Colony of the Dead
as Judge Rhinehole · 1991
Transylvania Twist
as Funeral Director · 1989
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
as Self · 2014
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
as Host / Narrator · 1986
Hollywood Goes Ape!
as Himself · 1994
The Vampire Hunters Club
as Forry · 2001
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
as Himself · 1992
The Scorned
as Man in Wheelchair · 2005
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy
as Self · 1991
The Boneyard Collection
as Dr. Acula · 2008
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as Self · 2010
The Naked Monster
as Flustered Man · 2005
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
as Himself · 2001
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
as Self · 1986
Schlock
as Man in cinema · 1973
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
as Self · 1996
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
as Self · 2006
Skinned Deep
as Forrey · 2004
The Laughing Dead
as Corpse #1 · 1989
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
as Self · 2003
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
as Self · 2006
Working with a Master: John Landis
as Himself · 2006
Universal Horror
as Self - Interviewee · 1998
Curse of the Queerwolf
as Alcoholic Patient · 1988
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
as Himself · 1999
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self · 2006
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
as Self · 1995
Equinox
as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited) · 1970
Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self · 1997
The Double-D Avenger
as Museum Caretaker · 2001
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
as Host · 2016
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
as Himself · 1988
Cult Movies TV
as Self · 1999
King Kong! The Living Legend
as Self · 1986
Evil Spawn
as Pool Man · 1987
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
as Self · 2005
The Mummy Creeps
· 2024
Red Velvet
as Himself · 2009
American Scary
as Himself · 2006
Vampira: The Movie
as Himself · 2006
The Winner's Circle
as Man in crowd (uncredited) · 1948
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
as Himself · 1999
Scalps
as Professor Trentwood · 1983
The Devil Ant
as Himself · 1999
Shock Cinema: Volume Two
as Self · 1991
My Lovely Monster
as The Master · 1991
The Life After Death Project
as Self · 2013
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent · 1997
Keepers of the Frame
as Himself · 1999
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
as Self (archival appearance) · 2013
Future War
as Park Victim · 1997
Night of the Pumpkinmen
as Caped Man · 2004
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
· 2012
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Dinosaur Valley Girls
as Acker-Man · 1995
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
as Doctor 1 · 1985
Ceremony
as Sylvia's Father · 1994
Drive-In Madness!
as Himself · 1987
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
· 1987
Sleazemania Strikes Back
as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment) · 1985
Hooray for Horrorwood
as Self / Host · 1991
The Alien Within
as Pool Guy · 1990
It Came from Alpha Centauri
· 1962
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
as Himself · 2006
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions
as Self (archival footage) · 2014
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
as Himself · 2005
That Little Monster
as Edward Van Groan · 1994
Tyran the Terrible
· 1962
Scarlet Moon
as The General · 2006
Dinosaur Movies
· 1993
Second Unit
as Scary Old Man · 2011
Gator Man
as Self · 2025