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Forrest J. Ackerman was an American science fiction fan, writer, editor, literary agent, and actor. He was best known for his magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland, and his extensive collection of science fiction memorabilia. He was also a founder of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society and a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Ackerman was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 24, 1916. He was an avid reader of science fiction magazines from an early age, and began writing for them in the 1930s. He was a founding member of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, and was active in the science fiction fan community for the rest of his life.
In the 1950s, Ackerman began publishing Famous Monsters of Filmland, a magazine devoted to horror and science fiction films. The magazine was a success, and Ackerman became a celebrity in the science fiction fan community. He was also an actor, appearing in several films and television shows.
Ackerman was also a collector of science fiction memorabilia, and his collection was one of the largest in the world. He was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 1996. He died in 2008 at the age of 91.
| Popular As |
Forrest James Ackerman (Mr. Science Fiction, Mr. Sci-Fi, Forry, FJA, Dr. Acula, 4SJ, 4E, The Ackermonster, Uncle Forry) |
| Occupation |
actor,writer,miscellaneous |
| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
24 November, 1916 |
| Birthday |
24 November |
| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Date of death |
4 December, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Forrest J. Ackerman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Forrest J. Ackerman height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
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6' 1" (1.85 m) |
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Who Is Forrest J. Ackerman's Wife?
His wife is Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman (1972 - 5 March 1990) ( her death), Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman (1949 - 1958) ( divorced)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman (1972 - 5 March 1990) ( her death), Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman (1949 - 1958) ( divorced) |
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Forrest J. Ackerman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Forrest J. Ackerman worth at the age of 92 years old? Forrest J. Ackerman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Forrest J. Ackerman's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
The Forrest J Ackerman Estate Auction was held April 30-May 1, 2009 and organized by Profiles In History.
He died in December 2008, the year that marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first issue of "Famous Monsters of Filmland," and less than two weeks after celebrating his 92nd birthday.
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, Volume 155, pages 1-5. Farmington Hills, Michigan, 2007.
He was (and remains) a member of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, Inc. It was there that he started a life long friendship with writer Ray Bradbury and special effects creator Ray Harryhausen. He attended the LASFS' 70th anniversary meeting in October 2004.
Forced by health and lack of reimbursement from a winning lawsuit, Ackerman held a huge yard sale in September, 2002, that included thousands of pieces of science fiction movie memorabilia. This was part of the process of selling his home, the Ackermansion, and liquidating the bulk of his 300,000-piece collection. Ackerman had tried to find a museum to take the collection without success. Optimistically, he settled in a nearby smaller home with plans to continue to allow tours of the remains of his treasures.
Owns a large collection of SF/horror books and film memorabilia. For information about visits see his web site. (1998)
He calls his home the "Ackermansion" and a 1997 collection of SF stories he edited was the "Ackermanthology!".
He was co-editor, with Hank Stine (aka Jean Stine), of the 1994 book "Reel Future," an anthology of 16 stories that were turned into science fiction/horror films.
He was an actor, known for Braindead (1992), The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988) and Vampirella (1996). He was married to Mathilde "Wendayne" Wahrman.
Wife Wendayne died of kidney failure in 1990, after refusing to have any more dialysis treatment.
He has an uncredited cameo in The Howling (1981) as a bookstore customer looking at "Famous Monsters of Filmland" (a magazine he founded). The bookstore owner growls at him: "Hey! You gonna buy anything?".
His main claim to fame was as the creator and editor of the groundbreaking magazine "Famous Monsters of Filmland" (aka "Famous Monsters" or just "FM") started in 1958. Many highly successful filmmakers who emerged in the 1970s and 80s were former readers who cite the magazine for developing their interest in film.
Received a special Hugo award as a Fan Personality in 1953.
Enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army on 15 August 1942 during World War II.
He had a stepson, Michael Porjes, who was born on January 17, 1941 in Palestine (the place is now in Israel). Michael was married with three children. He died in July 2008 at age 67, just 5 months before Forrest.
It had long believed that the ring Boris Karloff wore in The Mummy (1932) has been in the possession of Forrest J. Ackerman for many decades, however this was, once and for all, debunked in September of 2017, when a video surfaced comparing both rings in extreme close-up: Ackerman's ring was not even a close match for Karloff's. It was auctioned off in May of 2009 as "Ackerman's Mummy Ring", along with photos of Karloff wearing his, but the auctioneer's website did disclaim that it wasn't the original one worn by Boris Karloff.
His collection at one time included 50,000 books, thousands of science-fiction magazines, and the cape worn by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931).
Forrest J. Ackerman was born on November 24, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Forrest James Ackerman.
He met his wife, Mathilde Wahrman (1912-1990), when she worked as a clerk in the book section of the May Company in Los Angeles. It was her first job upon arriving from Germany. He nicknamed her "Wendayne" and always referred to her thereafter as "Wendy".
