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Forrest J. Ackerman

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Forrest J. Ackerman

Born November 24, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, USADied December 8, 200846 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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Filmography

46 films as actor
  1. 2024The Mummy Creeps
  2. 2011Second UnitScary Old Man
  3. 2010The Dead UndeadWheelchair ZomVamp
  4. 2008The Boneyard CollectionDr. Acula
  5. 2006Scarlet MoonThe General
  6. 2005The ScornedMan in Wheelchair
  7. 2005The Naked MonsterFlustered Man
  8. 2004Night of the PumpkinmenCaped Man
  9. 2004Skinned DeepForrey
  10. 2001The Double-D AvengerMuseum Caretaker
  11. 2001The Vampire Hunters ClubForry
  12. 1997Future WarPark Victim
  13. 1996VampirellaClub Patron (uncredited)
  14. 1995Attack of the 60 Foot CenterfoldDracula
  15. 1995Bikini Drive-InMan with Insect Repellent
  16. 1995Dinosaur Valley GirlsAcker-Man
  17. 1994CeremonySylvia's Father
  18. 1994That Little MonsterEdward Van Groan
  19. 1992Innocent BloodStolen Car Man
  20. 1992BraindeadForry
  21. 1991Nudist Colony of the DeadJudge Rhinehole
  22. 1991My Lovely MonsterThe Master
  23. 1990Hard to DieDr. Ed Newton
  24. 1990The Alien WithinPool Guy
  25. 1989Transylvania TwistFuneral Director
  26. 1989The Wizard of Speed and TimeMustached Man at Garage Sale
  27. 1989The Laughing DeadCorpse #1
  28. 1988Return of the Living Dead Part IIHarvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
  29. 1988Curse of the QueerwolfAlcoholic Patient
  30. 1987Amazon Women on the MoonU.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
  31. 1987Evil SpawnPool Man
  32. 1985Beach Blanket BloodbathDoctor 1
  33. 1983ScalpsProfessor Trentwood
  34. 1983Michael Jackson's ThrillerMan in Movie Theater (uncredited)
  35. 1982The AftermathThe Curator
  36. 1981The HowlingBookstore Customer (uncredited)
  37. 1976Hollywood BoulevardParty Guest (uncredited)
  38. 1973SchlockMan in cinema
  39. 1971Dracula vs. FrankensteinDr. Beaumont
  40. 1970EquinoxDoctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
  41. 1968The PowerDelegate A.C. Fogbottom (uncredited)
  42. 1966Queen of BloodFarraday's Aide
  43. 1964The Time TravelersSquare-Frame Technician
  44. 1962It Came from Alpha Centauri
  45. 1962Tyran the Terrible
  46. 1948The Winner's CircleMan in crowd (uncredited)