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Jason Voorhees

Jason Voorhees is the main antagonist of the Friday the 13th series, recognized for his signature hockey mask and machete. Initially depicted as a drowned child, he evolves into a near-immortal killer. His character has appeared across films, comics, and video games, representing a horror icon with superhuman strength and regenerative abilities.

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Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th (2009) standing in a field
Created By
Victor Miller
Cast
Ari Lehman, Warrington Gillette, Steve Daskewisz, Richard Brooker, C.J. Graham, Kane Hodder, Ken Kirzinger, Derek Mears
First Appearance
Friday the 13th
RELATIONSHIPS
Pamela Voorhees (mother), Elias Voorhees (father), Freddy Krueger (adversary), Tommy Jarvis (adversary)
Video Games
Friday the 13th (1989), Friday the 13th: The Game (2017), Mortal Kombat X

Franchise
Friday the 13th
POWERS
Superhuman strength, near-invulnerability, regenerative healing, expert hunter, survivalist skills, stealth, mastery of various weapons
HISTORY
Jason was originally introduced as a drowning victim whose death prompts his mother to kill camp counselors at Crystal Lake. In subsequent films, Jason reemerges as an undead, vengeful figure seeking to kill anyone who comes near the lake. His iconic look—hockey mask and machete—became staples by the third film. Over time, Jason becomes increasingly supernatural, gaining regenerative powers and superhuman abilities, which allow him to continue his rampage across the films, crossing paths with other horror legends, such as Freddy Krueger.
NAME
Jason Voorhees
Birthday
June 13, 1946
Height
Approximately 6'5" (196 cm)

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