J. Allen Hynek

Actor
BirthdayMay 1, 1910 (76 years old)
DeathdayApr 27, 1986
Place of birthChicago, Illinois, USA
GenderMale

Josef Allen Hynek was an American astronomer, professor, and ufologist. He is perhaps best remembered for his UFO research. Hynek acted as scientific advisor to UFO studies undertaken by the U.S. Air Force under three projects: Project Sign (1947–1949), Project Grudge (1949–1951), and Project Blue Book (1952–1969).

Known for

Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)

Dec 14, 1977

Self (archive footage)

Oct 6, 2020

Self (archive footage)

Jun 24, 2003

Self

Dec 11, 1961

Self – Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)

Feb 13, 2023

Himself

Nov 14, 1982

Himself

Apr 1, 1997

Self

Jan 1, 1977

Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)

Dec 14, 1977

Self (archive footage)

Oct 6, 2020

Self (archive footage)

Jun 24, 2003

Self

Dec 11, 1961

Self – Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)

Feb 13, 2023

Himself

Nov 14, 1982

Acting


Participated in 6 movies, 2 TV series

2023

Self – Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)


2020

Self (archive footage)


2003

Self (archive footage)



1982


1977

Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited), Production Consultant



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