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J. Allen Hynek

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J. Allen Hynek

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 1, 1910 (116 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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).

Known For

Acting
2023UFOs: Investigating the UnknownSelf - Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)
2020The PhenomenonSelf (archive footage)
2003Out of the BlueSelf (archive footage)
1997UFOs: 50 Years of Denial?Himself
1982The UFO ExperienceHimself
1977Close Encounters of the Third KindMan Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)
1977UFO's Are Here!Self
1967We Know What We Saw
1963World in Action
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
Production
1977Close Encounters of the Third KindProduction Consultant