J. Allen Hynek
Biography
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).
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Acting History
2023
UFOs: Investigating the Unknown as Self - Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)
2020The Phenomenon as Self (archive footage)
2003Out of the Blue as Self (archive footage)
1997UFOs: 50 Years of Denial? as Himself
1982The UFO Experience as Himself
1977Close Encounters of the Third Kind as Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)
1977UFO's Are Here! as Self
1961The Mike Douglas Show as Self