Ari Lehman
Ari Lehman is an American actor and singer known for playing the role of the First Jason Voorhees in the film 'Friday the 13th' (1980).
Composer | Movie Actor | Music Department
May 2, 1965
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Ari Lehman, an American musician and actor, gained recognition for his portrayal of the inaugural Jason Voorhees in the 1980 horror classic “Friday the 13th.” He has also participated in related films, including “Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th” and “His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th.” As the founder and lead singer of the punk-metal band First Jason, Lehman has been featured in numerous documentaries and interviews within the horror genre. Additionally, he was part of the Chicago-based Lightbox Video Collective, an experimental film group, where he contributed to projects like “Wavelengths.”