Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 59th birthday to actor and musician Ari Lehman!  Lehman made his debut in 1978’s Manny Orphans and so impressed director Sean S. Cunningham that Cunningham offered him a role in his next film.  When Cunningham offered Lehman the role, he asked only one question. “Can you swim?”

At the age of 14, Ari appeared in Friday the 13th.  He didn’t get much screen time but his performance and appearance as the young Jason Voorhees created a moment of fright that lives on today.

Happy birthday, Ari Lehman!