Forrest J. Ackerman
Acting
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.
Born: November 24, 1916
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television.
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
A gay attorney uses his newfound powers to thwart a mad scientist.
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula.
Michael Jackson's Thriller
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.
Vampira: The Movie
The story of Maila "Vampira" Nurmi, living on the very edge of show business, and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years later. Her big break came in 1954 when she played the "glamour ghoul" Vampira, emerging from the mist to greet viewers of obscure horror movies on the new medium— television. Her newfound fame led to friendships with Marlon Brando, James Dean, and Anthony Perkins. But Vampira's show was abruptly cancelled. Nurmi appeared as Vampira again in the 1959 low-budget horror / sci-fi film, Plan 9 from Outer Space, directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. and often dubbed "the worst film of all time." But you can't keep a good vampire down, and Nurmi's character rose from the dead again in 1993's Ed Wood, directed by Tim Burton.
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist is a story about one of the fathers of modern rocketry and a founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) which as part of NASA still leads the way in the development of rockets and the exploration of space. He was also an occultist, a sorcerer and a magus. The infamous magician Aleister Crowley the self-proclaimed Great Beast called him son. He called himself ‘The Antichrist’ and was repeatedly investigated by the FBI. At the age of 38 Parsons died in a mysterious explosion that made headlines around the US. Officially it was a tragic scientific accident — other interpretations of the event persist to this day.
The Devil Ant
A barrel of radioactive waste dumped by a careless mad scientist turns an ordinary ant into the Fearsome Formicid - The Devil Ant.
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation. Presented here for the first time ever is the authorized collection of his earliest work, along with hours of supplemental features.
Filmography
as Self (archival footage)
as Self (archival appearance)
as Self
as Wheelchair ZomVamp
as Himself
as Dr. Acula
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Himself
as Man in Wheelchair
as Flustered Man
as Self
as Caped Man
as Forrey
as Self
as Museum Caretaker
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Self - Interviewee
as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
as Self
as Park Victim
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Dracula
as Man with Insect Repellent
as Acker-Man
as Sylvia's Father
as Edward Van Groan
as Himself
as Stolen Car Man
as Forry
as Judge Rhinehole
as The Master
as Self
as Dr. Ed Newton
as Funeral Director
as Mustached Man at Garage Sale
as Self
as Corpse #1
as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
as Alcoholic Patient
as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
as Pool Man
as Himself
as Host / Narrator
as Doctor 1
as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
as Professor Trentwood
as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
as Himself
as The Curator
as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man in cinema
as Dr. Beaumont
as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
as Farraday's Aide
as Square-Frame Technician
as Man in crowd (uncredited)