Here Are The Actors Behind These Famous Movie Villains

Jason Voorhees

Ever wonder about the face behind the infamous hockey mask? Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees has been portrayed by numerous actors over the years, but one stands out above the rest for his stuntman backstory. Ken Kirzinger was the most successful at bringing the chainsaw-wielding mass murderer to life...

Ken Kirzinger

Kirzinger first appeared as Jason's stunt double in the 1989 film Jason Takes Manhattan. When he returned for Freddy vs. Jason, he played the killer throughout the entire film. Despite the mass success that the franchise has received, few ever bothered to look up the face behind the mask. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.