Uncle Forry
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film memorabilia collector
horror fan
human
literary agent
nickname
science fiction editor
science fiction fan
science fiction historian
Uncle Forry is the affectionate nickname of Forrest J Ackerman, the influential science fiction fan, editor, and collector who helped popularize sci-fi and horror fandom in the 20th century.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Forrest J Ackerman | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film memorabilia collector
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horror fan ⓘ human ⓘ literary agent ⓘ nickname ⓘ science fiction editor ⓘ science fiction fan ⓘ science fiction historian ⓘ |
| activeIn |
20th century
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21st century ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
4e Ackerman
NERFINISHED
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Forry Ackerman NERFINISHED ⓘ Mr. Science Fiction NERFINISHED ⓘ Uncle Forry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
NERFINISHED
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First Fandom Hall of Fame Award NERFINISHED ⓘ World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthDate | 1916-11-24 ⓘ |
| birthPlace | Los Angeles, California, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| citizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| collectionName | Ackermansion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathDate | 2008-12-04 ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Los Angeles, California, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| editorOf | Famous Monsters of Filmland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | Ackerman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
fantasy literature
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horror literature ⓘ science fiction literature ⓘ |
| genre |
fantasy
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horror ⓘ science fiction ⓘ |
| givenName | Forrest James Ackerman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
horror fandom
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science fiction fandom ⓘ |
| knownFor |
large collection of science fiction and horror memorabilia
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popularizing horror fandom ⓘ popularizing science fiction fandom ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| maritalStatus | married ⓘ |
| notableWork | Famous Monsters of Filmland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
agent
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lecturer ⓘ magazine editor ⓘ writer ⓘ |
| refersTo | Forrest J Ackerman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| residence |
Los Angeles
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surface form:
Los Angeles, California, United States
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| sexOrGender | male ⓘ |
| spouse | Wendayne Ackerman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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