Jason Voorhees first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980) as the young son of camp cook-turned-killer Mrs. Voorhees, in which he was portrayed by Ari Lehman.

Hunter Jason (Reboot)\n\n Whether fans liked or disliked the reboot, most can agree that Derek Mears' version of Jason is the stand-out due to his improvements. Jason is portrayed less like a brainless killer and more of a methodical survivalist and hunter.