Gene Kranz

Eugene F. "Gene" Kranz (17 August, 1933–) is a retired NASA flight director and manager. Kranz, who served as a flight director during Project Gemini and Project Apollo, is best known for his trademark buzz-cut hairstyle and the wearing of white vests of different styles and materials whenever his "White Team" was on duty during missions, but was best known for his role in saving the crew of Apollo 13.

Kranz in the Movies

Gene Kranz was portrayed by Ed Harris during the movie Apollo 13, the actor earning an Academy Award nomination for his performance.

Related Topics:
Ed Harris - Apollo 13

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