John Glenn
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 18, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio, USA
- Died
- December 8, 2016
- Active Years
- 1961–2020 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
John Glenn was a male actor, astronaut, aviator, and politician known for fifteen known credits. He was born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio, USA. He passed away on December 8, 2016, at the age of ninety-five. His full name is John Herschel Glenn Jr., and he was also known as Maj. John H. Gle. President John F. Kennedy maintained a public friendship with him, but secretly ordered that Glenn complete no further space flights in order not to endanger the life of the idol.
Career overview
John Glenn was born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio, and passed away on December 8, 2016, at the age of 95. He was a male individual whose personal information and career metadata are recorded across various databases and reference sources, including The Movie Database, where he is also known by the alternative name Maj. John H. Gle.
Within the context of his film and television profile, Glenn is credited under acting, holding a known total of fifteen known credits according to profile documentation. His professional footprint encompasses both movie and television platforms, categorized within the industry as a public figure associated with media and performance entries.
Beyond his performance-related credits, biographical and historical sources document his life as an American astronaut, aviator, and politician. President John F. Kennedy maintained a publicized friendship with him, though secretly ordered that Glenn complete no further space flights in order to protect the life of the national figure.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- The Real Right Stuff (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019) as Self - Mercury Astronaut (archive footage)
- Apollo: The Forgotten Films (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Space Men (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond (2005) as Self - NASA Astronaut (archive footage)
- 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self
- The American President (2000) as Rutherford B. Hayes
- John Glenn: American Hero (1998) as Himself
- John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story (1996) as Self
- Frasier (1993) as John Glenn
- American Experience (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Friendship 7 (1962) as Himself
- Космонавт-два в США (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - US Senator
- I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Glenn best known for?
John Glenn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Frasier (1993), American Experience (1988), The Italian Job (1969).
When and where was John Glenn born?
John Glenn was born on July 18, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio, USA. They passed away on December 8, 2016.
How many credits does John Glenn have?
John Glenn has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2020.
What is John Glenn's background in cinema and television?
John Glenn was a male actor, astronaut, aviator, and politician known for fifteen known credits. He was born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio, USA. He passed away on December 8, 2016, at the age of ninety-five. His full name is John Herschel Glenn Jr., and he was also known as Maj. John H. Gle. President John F. Ke...
John Glenn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Frasier (1993) as John Glenn — aged about 71
- American Experience (1988) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 66
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - US Senator — aged about 39
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