J. Allen Hynek Photo

J. Allen Hynek

Acting

0.2 Popularity May 01, 1910 (75 years old) Chicago, Illinois, USA

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 Bl...

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).

Filmography 9

2023
UFOs: Investigating the Unknown TV

as Self - Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)

2020
The Phenomenon Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Out of the Blue Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1997
1982
The UFO Experience Movie

as Himself

1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind Movie

as Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)

1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind Movie

Production Consultant

1977
UFO's Are Here! Movie

as Self

1961

Photos 1

J. Allen Hynek Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday May 01, 1910 (75 years old)
Died April 27, 1986
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Years Active 1961 - 2023
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
9 Total Credits
6 Movie Roles
2 TV Roles
1 Photos