Portrait of Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Nov 24 1916
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Forrest J. Ackerman is 92 years old
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Poster of Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 12 2014
Poster of The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
as 'Self (archival appearance)'.
Tue, Jul 16 2013
Poster of The Life After Death Project
The Life After Death Project
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in The Life After Death Project
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 15 2013
Poster of Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
Mon, Oct 29 2012
Poster of Second Unit
Second Unit
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in Second Unit
as 'Scary Old Man'.
Mon, Jan 31 2011
Poster of The Dead Undead
The Dead Undead
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in The Dead Undead
as 'Wheelchair ZomVamp'.
Thu, May 13 2010
Poster of Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Red Velvet
Red Velvet
Forrest J. Ackerman would have been no older than
92 in Red Velvet
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 28 2009
Poster of The Boneyard Collection
The Boneyard Collection
Forrest J. Ackerman was
91 in The Boneyard Collection
as 'Dr. Acula'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Forrest J. Ackerman was
90 in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Poster of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman was
90 in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 2007
Poster of Vampira: The Movie
Vampira: The Movie
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in Vampira: The Movie
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of American Scary
American Scary
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in American Scary
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of Working with a Master: John Landis
Working with a Master: John Landis
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in Working with a Master: John Landis
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in The Sci-Fi Boys
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in Scarlet Moon
as 'The General'.
Mon, Jan 02 2006
Poster of Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
Forrest J. Ackerman was
89 in Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
Forrest J. Ackerman was
88 in Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 18 2005
Poster of The Naked Monster
The Naked Monster
Forrest J. Ackerman was
88 in The Naked Monster
as 'Flustered Man'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Forrest J. Ackerman was
88 in Ringers: Lord of the Fans
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Skinned Deep
Skinned Deep
Forrest J. Ackerman was
87 in Skinned Deep
as 'Forrey'.
Sat, Feb 14 2004
Poster of Frazetta: Painting with Fire
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
Forrest J. Ackerman was
86 in Frazetta: Painting with Fire
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Double-D Avenger
The Double-D Avenger
Forrest J. Ackerman was
84 in The Double-D Avenger
as 'Museum Caretaker'.
Mon, Sep 17 2001
Poster of Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Forrest J. Ackerman was
84 in Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 02 2001
Poster of The Vampire Hunters Club
The Vampire Hunters Club
Forrest J. Ackerman was
84 in The Vampire Hunters Club
as 'Forry'.
Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Forrest J. Ackerman was
83 in Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
Forrest J. Ackerman was
82 in Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
as 'Himself'.
Sun, May 02 1999
Poster of Keepers of the Frame
Keepers of the Frame
Forrest J. Ackerman was
82 in Keepers of the Frame
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Mar 01 1999
Poster of Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Forrest J. Ackerman was
82 in Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Universal Horror
Universal Horror
Forrest J. Ackerman was
81 in Universal Horror
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
Forrest J. Ackerman was
80 in Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
as 'Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent'.
Wed, Nov 19 1997
Poster of Hollywood Rated 'R'
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Forrest J. Ackerman was
80 in Hollywood Rated 'R'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 19 1997
Poster of Future War
Future War
Forrest J. Ackerman was
80 in Future War
as 'Park Victim'.
Tue, Jan 28 1997
Poster of Vampirella
Vampirella
Forrest J. Ackerman was
79 in Vampirella
as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Forrest J. Ackerman was
79 in Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Forrest J. Ackerman was
78 in Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 25 1995
Poster of Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Forrest J. Ackerman was
78 in Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
as 'Dracula'.
Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Bikini Drive-In
Bikini Drive-In
Forrest J. Ackerman was
78 in Bikini Drive-In
as 'Man with Insect Repellent'.
Sat, Apr 08 1995
Poster of Dinosaur Valley Girls
Dinosaur Valley Girls
Forrest J. Ackerman was
78 in Dinosaur Valley Girls
as 'Acker-Man'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Ceremony
Ceremony
Forrest J. Ackerman was
77 in Ceremony
as 'Sylvia's Father'.
Sat, Jun 04 1994
Poster of That Little Monster
That Little Monster
Forrest J. Ackerman was
77 in That Little Monster
as 'Edward Van Groan'.
Tue, Apr 19 1994
Poster of Hollywood Goes Ape!
Hollywood Goes Ape!
Forrest J. Ackerman was
77 in Hollywood Goes Ape!
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Dinosaur Movies
Dinosaur Movies
Forrest J. Ackerman was
76 in Dinosaur Movies
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
Forrest J. Ackerman was
75 in Innocent Blood
as 'Stolen Car Man'.
Fri, Sep 25 1992
Poster of Braindead
Braindead
Forrest J. Ackerman was
75 in Braindead
as 'Forry'.
Thu, Aug 13 1992
Poster of Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
Forrest J. Ackerman was
75 in Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Hooray for Horrorwood
Hooray for Horrorwood
Forrest J. Ackerman was
74 in Hooray for Horrorwood
as 'Himself / Host'.
Fri, Nov 15 1991
Poster of Nudist Colony of the Dead
Nudist Colony of the Dead
Forrest J. Ackerman was
74 in Nudist Colony of the Dead
as 'Judge Rhinehole'.
Mon, Aug 05 1991
Poster of My Lovely Monster
My Lovely Monster
Forrest J. Ackerman was
74 in My Lovely Monster
as 'The Master'.
Sat, Feb 16 1991
Poster of Shock Cinema: Volume Two
Shock Cinema: Volume Two
Forrest J. Ackerman was
74 in Shock Cinema: Volume Two
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hard to Die
Hard to Die
Forrest J. Ackerman was
73 in Hard to Die
as 'Dr. Ed Newton'.
Tue, Oct 09 1990
Poster of The Alien Within
The Alien Within
Forrest J. Ackerman was
73 in The Alien Within
as 'Pool Guy'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Transylvania Twist
Transylvania Twist
Forrest J. Ackerman was
72 in Transylvania Twist
as 'Funeral Director'.
Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of The Wizard of Speed and Time
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Forrest J. Ackerman was
72 in The Wizard of Speed and Time
as 'Mustached Man at Garage Sale'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of The Laughing Dead
The Laughing Dead
Forrest J. Ackerman was
72 in The Laughing Dead
as 'Corpse #1'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Return of the Living Dead Part II
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Forrest J. Ackerman was
71 in Return of the Living Dead Part II
as 'Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Curse of the Queerwolf
Curse of the Queerwolf
Forrest J. Ackerman was
71 in Curse of the Queerwolf
as 'Mr. Richardson'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Forrest J. Ackerman was
71 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
Forrest J. Ackerman was
70 in Amazon Women on the Moon
as 'U.S. President'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Evil Spawn
Evil Spawn
Forrest J. Ackerman was
70 in Evil Spawn
as 'Pool Man'.
Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
Forrest J. Ackerman was
70 in Drive-In Madness
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
Forrest J. Ackerman was
70 in Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of King Kong! The Living Legend
King Kong! The Living Legend
Forrest J. Ackerman was
69 in King Kong! The Living Legend
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 01 1986
Poster of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Forrest J. Ackerman was
69 in Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Beach Blanket Bloodbath
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
Forrest J. Ackerman was
68 in Beach Blanket Bloodbath
as 'Doctor 1'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Sleazemania Strikes Back
Sleazemania Strikes Back
Forrest J. Ackerman was
68 in Sleazemania Strikes Back
as '("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
Forrest J. Ackerman was
68 in Lugosi: The Forgotten King
as 'Host / Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Scalps
Scalps
Forrest J. Ackerman was
67 in Scalps
as 'Professor Trentwood'.
Sat, Dec 03 1983
Poster of Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Forrest J. Ackerman was
66 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 14 1983
Poster of Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Forrest J. Ackerman was
66 in Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Aftermath
The Aftermath
Forrest J. Ackerman was
65 in The Aftermath
as 'The Curator'.
Mon, Mar 22 1982
Poster of The Howling
The Howling
Forrest J. Ackerman was
64 in The Howling
as 'Bookstore Customer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 21 1981
Poster of Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
Forrest J. Ackerman was
59 in Hollywood Boulevard
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 25 1976
Poster of Schlock
Schlock
Forrest J. Ackerman was
56 in Schlock
as 'Man in cinema'.
Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Forrest J. Ackerman was
54 in Dracula vs. Frankenstein
as 'Dr. Beaumont'.
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Equinox
Equinox
Forrest J. Ackerman was
53 in Equinox
as 'Doctor (voice) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of Queen of Blood
Queen of Blood
Forrest J. Ackerman was
49 in Queen of Blood
as 'Farraday's Aide'.
Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of The Time Travelers
The Time Travelers
Forrest J. Ackerman was
47 in The Time Travelers
as 'Square-Frame Technician'.
Thu, Oct 29 1964
Poster of Tyran the Terrible
Tyran the Terrible
Forrest J. Ackerman was
45 in Tyran the Terrible
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of It Came from Alpha Centauri
It Came from Alpha Centauri
Forrest J. Ackerman was
45 in It Came from Alpha Centauri
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of The Winner's Circle
The Winner's Circle
Forrest J. Ackerman was
31 in The Winner's Circle
as 'Man in crowd (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 08 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cult Movies TV
Cult Movies TV
Forrest J. Ackerman was
82+ in Cult Movies TV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of Prisoners of Gravity
Prisoners of Gravity
Forrest J. Ackerman was
72+ in Prisoners of Gravity
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 1989