Person

Jim Van Bebber

Acting · Born 1964-11-24 · Greenville, Ohio, USA

Biography

An actor and director known for horror/exploitation films. attended Wright State University where he studied cinema. Instead of using a bank loan to pay for a second year of college, he used the money to finance Deadbeat at Dawn, and founded the indie film company Asmodeus Productions with several colleagues. The Manson Family took more than ten years to complete. A documentary about VanBebber titled Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber covering his life from 2010 to 2015 was released in 2015.

Known for

Filmography

2023Christ RisingRoy Horn
2021The Acid KingHimself
2018Deadbeat ForeverHimself
2018Last American Horror ShowRick
2017American Guinea Pig: The Song of SolomonFather Blake
2015Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebberHimself
2015American Guinea Pig: Bouquet of Guts and GoreThe Editor
2013Gator GreenJack Andrew
2011The Cuckoo Clocks of HellTerry Hawkins
2010Mirk RidersVenue Owner
2009Post Traumatic: An American NightmareSelf
2005Skinny Puppy: Too Dark Park Archival FootageDirector
2005Skinny Puppy: Last Rights Archival FootageDirector
2005The VanBebber FamilyHimself
2001In the Belly of the BeastSelf
2000Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking TruthSelf
1999Through Eyes of the DeadMakeup Effects
1998Zombie Cult MassacreHatchet Biker
1998The Mutilation ManIvan's Dad
1997The Manson FamilyBobby
1996Skinny Puppy: Video Collection (1984 - 1992)Director
1994My Sweet SatanRicky Kasslin
1994First You Live Then You Die
1994Demented
1994Roadkill: The Last Days of John MartinDirector
1992DrillbitNarrator
1990Kata: Traditional Shorin Ryu KarateDirector
1990Chunk BlowerDirector
1988Deadbeat at DawnGoose
1987DoperDirector
1983Into the Black

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