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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.
Ari Lehman is best known for playing the first Jason Voorhees in the horror film Friday the 13th (1980). He also performs with his horror rock band First Jason and composes music for independent films.
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Ari Lehman is the actor who played the first Jason Voorhees in the 1980 horror film Friday the 13th. He is also a musician and a horror rock band leader, who performs at conventions and festivals around the world.
- May 2, 1965
Nov 26, 2022 · I was so honored that Ari Lehman did an interview with me during his visit to the Galaxy Art & Entertainment Gal... I got to interview the FIRST Jason Voorhees!
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Jul 6, 2016 · Ari Lehman was the first actor to play Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th (1980). He also leads a hard rock band called First Jason, inspired by the horror franchise. Read his exclusive interview about his career, influences, and projects.
Jan 9, 2024 · Learn about Ari Lehman, the actor who played the young Jason in the 1980 horror classic. Discover how he got the role, what he went through in the make-up chair, and what he did after the movie.