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Chuck Yeager

Acting Born Feb 13, 1923 Died Dec 7, 2020 Myra, West Virginia, USA 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1947–2003
57 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Chuck Yeager works in acting. Born February 13, 1923 in Myra, West Virginia, USA. Died December 7, 2020. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Right Stuff

as Fred
Film

Smokey and the Bandit II

as Party Guest

CBS News Sunday Morning

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Mighty Aphrodite

1995

Frequent co-stars

Leslie Nielsen 1 shared title
Addison Powell 1 shared title
Jack Klugman 1 shared title
Thelma Ritter 1 shared title
Eddie Albert 1 shared title
Richard Davalos 1 shared title
Howard St. John 1 shared title
Ed Begley 1 shared title
Ben Hammer 1 shared title
Kim Stanley 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Real Men with 'The Right Stuff'
Air & Space Smithsonian: Dreams of Flight - Higher Faster Farther
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Spaceflight
The Right StuffThis Is Your Life
Smokey and the Bandit II
CBS News Sunday Morning
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Breaking the Sound Barrier

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • The Real Men with 'The Right Stuff' (2003) as Self
  • Air & Space Smithsonian: Dreams of Flight - Higher Faster Farther (1995) as Self
  • Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986) as Self
  • Spaceflight (1985)
  • The Right Stuff (1983) as Fred
  • This Is Your Life (1983) as Self
  • Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) as Party Guest
  • CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self (archive footage)
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  • Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951)
  • Breaking the Sound Barrier (1947) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chuck Yeager best known for?

Chuck Yeager is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Right Stuff (1983), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), CBS News Sunday Morning (1979), Mighty Aphrodite (1995).

When and where was Chuck Yeager born?

Chuck Yeager was born on February 13, 1923 in Myra, West Virginia, USA. They passed away on December 7, 2020.

How many credits does Chuck Yeager have?

Chuck Yeager has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2003.

What is Chuck Yeager's background in cinema and television?

Retired Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager (February 13, 1923 - December 7, 2020) was a former United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot. In 1947, he became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager shot down at least 11 enemy ...

Chuck Yeager by the numbers

10credits
6films
4TV series
1947–2003active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (10) Born on February 13 In memoriam 2020

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