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Ari Lehman (born May 2, 1965) is an American performing artist, composer, and actor. He is known for playing the child Jason Voorhees in the Paramount horror film Friday the 13th, becoming the first actor to portray the horror film icon. As of 2018, Lehman performs in a punk rock/heavy metal band, First Jason.
Actor. Composer. Music Department. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:18. The Demented (2021) 5 Videos. 7 Photos. Ari Lehman is the actor/singer who has the unique honor of having played the role of the First Jason Voorhees in the Paramount Classic Horror Film "Friday the 13th" (1980).
Overview. Born. May 2, 1965 · Brooklyn, New York, USA. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Ari Lehman is the actor/singer who has the unique honor of having played the role of the First Jason Voorhees in the Paramount Classic Horror Film "Friday the 13th" (1980).
Jan 9, 2024 · Having gained acclaim for his work as a keyboardist performing reggae with his group, the Ari Ben Moses Band, Lehman was introduced to the horror movie convention circuit in 2024 and discovered the cult following that he had gained through his role as Jason.
Oct 29, 2020 · By Louis Fowler. 9:02 AM EDT on October 29, 2020. false. I met Ari Lehman a few years ago at Texas Frightmare and was kind of amazed that he’s managed to make a lifelong career out of a few brief seconds on-screen as the original Jason Voorhees in the first Friday the 13th film. We should all be so lucky.
Jul 6, 2016 · Paramount Pictures. Ari Lehman is best known for his role as the first-ever Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th (1980). He recently took the time to sit down with Horror Geek Life and discuss how he got involved in the film industry, what it was like to play Jason Voorhees, and talk about his band, First Jason. Horror Geek Life: What inspired you ...
Ari Lehman is a fun guy. His laughter is contagious and his enthusiasm is unparalleled. This is one of the most fun interviews I've had the pleasure of conducting. Lehman is, of course, the...
