Kane Hodder is an American actor and stuntman, best known for his role as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th film series. He portrayed the character in four films, starting with Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood in 1988. Hodder's physicality and unique portrayal helped define the iconic slasher character. In addition to his work in horror films, Hodder has appeared in various other movies and television shows. He is also a skilled stunt coordinator and has worked on numerous productions, contributing to the film industry with his expertise in stunts and special effects.