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Forrest J. Ackerman (1916–2008)

Forrest J. Ackerman was born on November 24, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Forrest James Ackerman. He was an actor, known for The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988), Braindead (1992) and Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991). He was married to Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman. He died on December 4, 2008 in Los Angeles. See full bio »
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Known For

The Wizard of Speed and Time
The Wizard of Speed and Time Mustached Man at Garage Sale
(1988)
Braindead
Braindead Forry
(1992)
Nudist Colony of the Dead
Nudist Colony of the Dead Judge Rhinehole
(1991)
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein Dr. Beaumont
(1971)
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Filmography

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 1995-2018 Horror Kung-Fu Theatre (TV Series)
Uncle Forry / Uncle Fory / Mr. Sci-Fi
- 'In Memorial' Monrovia. (2018) ... Uncle Fory
- Deathdream KHIZ (2006) ... Uncle Forry
- Scared to Death KHIZ (2005) ... Uncle Forry
- Bride of the Gorilla KHIZ (2005) ... Uncle Forry
- The Silver Hermit of Shoalin KHIZ (2003) ... Uncle Forry
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 2011 Second Unit (Short)
Scary Old Man
 2010 The Dead Undead
Wheelchair Zombie
 2008 The Boneyard Collection
Dr. Acula
 2007 Signs of Life (Short)
Patriarch
 2006 Scarlet Moon
The General
 2005 The Scorned (TV Movie)
Man In Wheelchair (uncredited)
 2005 The Naked Monster
Flustered Man
 2004 Skinned Deep
Forrey
 2001 SadoMannequin (Short)
Dr. Acula
 2001 The Creep
The Host
 2001 The Double-D Avenger (Video)
Museum Caretaker
 2001 The Vampire Hunters Club (Video short)
Forry
 1997 Future War (Video)
Park Victim
 1996 Dinosaur Valley Girls
Acker-Man on the street
 1996 Vampirella (Video)
Club Patron (uncredited)
 1995 Bikini Drive-In
Man With Insect Repellent
 1994 Ceremony
Sylvia's father
 1994 Beverly Hills Cop III
Bar Patron (uncredited)
 1994 That Little Monster
Edward Van Groan
 1992 Innocent Blood
Stolen Car Man
 1992 Braindead
Forry
 1991 Nudist Colony of the Dead
Judge Rhinehole
 1991 My Lovely Monster
The Master
 1990 Hard to Die
Dr. Newton
 1989 The Laughing Dead
Corpse #1
 1989 Transylvania Twist
Funeral Director
 1989 My Mom's a Werewolf (uncredited)
 1988 Curse of the Queerwolf
Mr. Richardson
 1988 The Wizard of Speed and Time
Mustached Man at Garage Sale (as Forrest Ackerman)
 1988 Michaels' Movie Madness (TV Series)
 1988 Return of the Living Dead II
Special Zombie (as Forrest Ackerman)
 1987 Evil Spawn
Pool Guy
 1987 Amazon Women on the Moon
U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
 1983 Scalps
Professor Trentwood
 1983 Michael Jackson: Thriller (Video short)
Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
 1982 The Aftermath
The Curator
 1981 The Howling
Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
 1979 Starstruck (TV Movie)
Alien Astronaut (uncredited)
 1977 The Kentucky Fried Movie
Jurist (segment "Courtroom")
 1976 King Kong
Fleeing Extra in Crowd (uncredited)
 1976 Hollywood Boulevard
Party Guest (uncredited)
 1973 Schlock
Man in cinema (uncredited)
 1971 Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dr. Beaumont (as Forest J Ackerman)
 1970 Equinox
Doctor on tape recorder (voice, uncredited)
 1966 Queen of Blood
Farraday's aide (as Forrest Ackerman)
 1964 The Time Travelers
Square-frame technician
 1948 The Winner's Circle
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
 1947 The Farmer's Daughter
Audience Member at Finley Rally (uncredited)
 1944 Hey, Rookie
Sgt. Ack-Ack (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Deadlines From Karloffornia; A Column by Forrest J. Ackerman, Published in Cult Movies #17, 1996, Pg. 66 See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 3 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 12 Articles | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Forest J. Ackerman | Forest J Ackerman | Forrest Ackerman | Forry J. Ackerman | Forry Ackerman

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

My wife and I were listening to the radio, and when someone said 'hi-fi' the word 'sci-fi' suddenly hit me. If my interest had been soap operas, I guess it would have been 'cry-fi,' or James Bond, 'spy-fi.' See more »

Trivia:

He calls his home the "Ackermansion" and a 1997 collection of SF stories he edited was the "Ackermanthology!". See more »

Nickname:

Forry See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius
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