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Alan Bean

Acting

Born March 15, 1932 · Wheeler, Texas, USA

Died May 26, 2018

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Biography

Alan LaVern Bean (March 15, 1932 – May 26, 2018) was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut and painter. He was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3, and was the fourth person to walk on the Moon.

Awards & recognition

  • National Aviation Hall of Fame · 2010
  • International Space Hall of Fame · 1983
  • NASA Distinguished Service Medal · 1973
  • NASA Distinguished Service Medal · 1970
  • United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

Filmography1 title

The Wonder of It All

2007as himself