J. Allen Hynek

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J. Allen Hynek

Born May 1, 1910Chicago, Illinois, USA10 credits

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

Filmography

UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
2023UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
as Self - Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)TV
The Phenomenon
2020The Phenomenon
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Out of the Blue
2003Out of the Blue
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)Movie