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).

Known For

Career Timeline

196719741981198819952002200920162020
  1. 2020
    The Phenomenon

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2003
    Out of the Blue

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 1997
    UFOs: 50 Years of Denial?

    Himself • Acting

  4. 1982
    The UFO Experience

    Himself • Acting

  5. 1977
    Close Encounters of the Third Kind

    Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited) • Acting

  6. 1977
    UFO's Are Here!

    Self • Acting

  7. 1967
J. Allen Hynek - Aperture