Forrest J. Ackerman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 24, 1916
- Died
- December 8, 2008
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Untitled Vampirella film TBA
Characters, Novel
- The AckerMonster Chronicles!
The AckerMonster Chronicles! TBA
Actor
Gator Man 2026
as Self
The Mummy Creeps 2024
Actor
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror 2016
as Host
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins 2014
as Self
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions 2014
as Self (archival footage)
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters 2013
as Self (archival appearance)
The Life After Death Project 2013
as Self
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society 2012
Actor
- Second Unit
Second Unit 2011
as Scary Old Man
The Dead Undead 2010
as Wheelchair ZomVamp
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man 2010
as Self
Red Velvet 2009
as Himself
The Boneyard Collection 2008
as Dr. Acula
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story 2007
as Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman 2007
as Self
Vampira: The Movie 2006
as Himself
American Scary 2006
as Himself
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies 2006
as Self
Working with a Master: John Landis 2006
as Himself
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman 2006
as Self
The Sci-Fi Boys 2006
as Self
- Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon 2006
as The General
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist 2006
as Himself
- Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills 2006
as Self
- Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction 2005
as Himself
The Scorned 2005
as Man in Wheelchair
The Naked Monster 2005
as Flustered Man
Ringers: Lord of the Fans 2005
as Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection 2005
as Self
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes 2005
as Self
Night of the Pumpkinmen 2004
as Caped Man
Skinned Deep 2004
as Forrey
Frazetta: Painting with Fire 2003
as Self
The Double-D Avenger 2001
as Museum Caretaker
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies 2001
as Himself
- The Vampire Hunters Club
The Vampire Hunters Club 2001
as Forry
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces 2000
as Self
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique 1999
as Himself
- Keepers of the Frame
Keepers of the Frame 1999
as Himself
The Devil Ant 1999
as Himself
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania 1999
as Himself
Universal Horror 1998
as Self - Interviewee
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard 1997
as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
Hollywood Rated 'R' 1997
as Self
Future War 1997
as Park Victim
Vampirella 1996
as Club Patron (uncredited), Creator, Characters, Novel
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth 1996
as Self
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces 1995
as Self
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold 1995
as Dracula
Bikini Drive-In 1995
as Man with Insect Repellent
Dinosaur Valley Girls 1995
as Acker-Man
Ceremony 1994
as Sylvia's Father
That Little Monster 1994
as Edward Van Groan
Hollywood Goes Ape! 1994
as Himself
Dinosaur Movies 1993
Actor
Innocent Blood 1992
as Stolen Car Man
Braindead 1992
as Forry
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion 1992
as Himself
Hooray for Horrorwood 1991
as Self / Host, Writer
Nudist Colony of the Dead 1991
as Judge Rhinehole
My Lovely Monster 1991
as The Master, Additional Dialogue
- Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy 1991
as Self
Shock Cinema: Volume Two 1991
as Self
Hard to Die 1990
as Dr. Ed Newton
- The Alien Within
The Alien Within 1990
as Pool Guy
Transylvania Twist 1989
as Funeral Director
The Wizard of Speed and Time 1989
as Mustached Man at Garage Sale
The Laughing Dead 1989
as Corpse #1
Return of the Living Dead Part II 1988
as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
Curse of the Queerwolf 1988
as Alcoholic Patient
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait 1988
as Himself
Amazon Women on the Moon 1987
as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
Evil Spawn 1987
as Pool Man
Drive-In Madness! 1987
as Himself
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles 1987
Actor
Lugosi: The Forgotten King 1986
as Host / Narrator
- King Kong! The Living Legend
King Kong! The Living Legend 1986
as Self
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors 1986
as Self
Sleazemania Strikes Back 1985
as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
Beach Blanket Bloodbath 1985
as Doctor 1
Scalps 1983
as Professor Trentwood
Michael Jackson's Thriller 1983
as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Filmgore 1983
Writer
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me 1983
as Himself
The Aftermath 1982
as The Curator
The Howling 1981
as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard 1976
as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute 1974
Writer
Schlock 1973
as Man in cinema
Dracula vs. Frankenstein 1971
as Dr. Beaumont
Equinox 1970
as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
The Power 1968
as Delegate A.C. Fogbottom (uncredited)
Mad Monster Party? 1967
Writer
Queen of Blood 1966
as Farraday's Aide
The Time Travelers 1964
as Square-Frame Technician
- Tyran the Terrible
Tyran the Terrible 1962
Actor
- It Came from Alpha Centauri
It Came from Alpha Centauri 1962
Actor
The Winner's Circle 1948
as Man in crowd (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.