Buzz Aldrin

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Buzz Aldrin

Born January 20, 1930 · Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA (age 96)

Buzz Aldrin (/ˈɔːldrɪn/; born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.; January 20, 1930) is an American former astronaut, engineer and fighter pilot. He made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 Gemini 12 mission. He was the Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission and became the second person to walk on the Moon after mission commander Neil Armstrong.

Known For

The UniversityThe University · 2016
The University
2016
MovieDocumentary
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
I, TintinI, Tintin · 1976
I, Tintin
5.31976
MovieDocumentary
The adventures of Hergé, or how Georges Remi created The Adventures of Tintin. Interviews, archive footage and animation clips tell the story of Tintin, which is the history of the 20th century.
WisdomWisdom · 2008
Wisdom
6.02008
MovieDocumentary
Inspired by the idea that the greatest gift one generation can give to another is the wisdom it has gained from experience, 'Wisdom' seeks to create a record of a group of people over the age of 65 who have all made their mark on the world.
Apollo 11: The Untold StoryApollo 11: The Untold Story · 2006
Apollo 11: The Untold Story
7.52006
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Nearly forty years after the moon landing the men on the mission reveal what really happened. On how close the mission came to disaster.
Fly Me to the MoonFly Me to the Moon · 2008
Fly Me to the Moon
5.02008
MovieAdventureAnimation
Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
Transformers: Dark of the MoonTransformers: Dark of the Moon · 2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
6.22011
MovieActionScience Fiction
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
TrekkiesTrekkies · 1997
Trekkies
6.31997
MovieDocumentary
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.
kid 90kid 90 · 2021
kid 90
7.02021
MovieDocumentary
As a teenager in the '90s, Soleil Moon Frye carried a video camera everywhere she went. She documented hundreds of hours of footage and then locked it away for over 20 years.

Movies

The UniversityThe University · 2016
The University
2016
MovieDocumentary
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
I, TintinI, Tintin · 1976
I, Tintin
5.31976
MovieDocumentary
The adventures of Hergé, or how Georges Remi created The Adventures of Tintin. Interviews, archive footage and animation clips tell the story of Tintin, which is the history of the 20th century.
WisdomWisdom · 2008
Wisdom
6.02008
MovieDocumentary
Inspired by the idea that the greatest gift one generation can give to another is the wisdom it has gained from experience, 'Wisdom' seeks to create a record of a group of people over the age of 65 who have all made their mark on the world.
Apollo 11: The Untold StoryApollo 11: The Untold Story · 2006
Apollo 11: The Untold Story
7.52006
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Nearly forty years after the moon landing the men on the mission reveal what really happened. On how close the mission came to disaster.
Fly Me to the MoonFly Me to the Moon · 2008
Fly Me to the Moon
5.02008
MovieAdventureAnimation
Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
Transformers: Dark of the MoonTransformers: Dark of the Moon · 2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
6.22011
MovieActionScience Fiction
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
TrekkiesTrekkies · 1997
Trekkies
6.31997
MovieDocumentary
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.
kid 90kid 90 · 2021
kid 90
7.02021
MovieDocumentary
As a teenager in the '90s, Soleil Moon Frye carried a video camera everywhere she went. She documented hundreds of hours of footage and then locked it away for over 20 years.
The Pixar StoryThe Pixar Story · 2007
The Pixar Story
7.52007
MovieDocumentary
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · 2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.62021
MovieMusicDocumentary
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Apollo 11Apollo 11 · 2019
Apollo 11
7.92019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.
For All MankindFor All Mankind · 1989
For All Mankind
7.81989
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.
SallySally · 2025
Sally
7.72025
MovieDocumentary
Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.
The Boy in the Plastic BubbleThe Boy in the Plastic Bubble · 1976
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
5.61976
MovieTV MovieDrama
Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.
The Reach For The StarsThe Reach For The Stars · 2025
The Reach For The Stars
2025
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A musical journey through the space race between the U.S.A and the Soviet Union.
CAPCOM GO! The Apollo StoryCAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story · 2019
CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story
5.02019
Movie
An immersive 3D Planetarium Dome show documentary that showcases the historical achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put the first human on the Moon.
Dark Side of the MoonDark Side of the Moon · 2002
Dark Side of the Moon
7.12002
MovieDocumentary
A French documentary or, one might say more accurately, a mockumentary, by director William Karel which originally aired on Arte in 2002 with the title Opération Lune. The basic premise for the film is the theory that the television footage from the Apollo 11 Moon landing was faked and actually recorded in a studio by the CIA with help from director Stanley Kubrick.
In the Shadow of the MoonIn the Shadow of the Moon · 2007
In the Shadow of the Moon
7.52007
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary SpecialStar Trek: 25th Anniversary Special · 1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
5.91991
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
This documentary is hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy and they take us through the history of Star Trek. We also get to see bloopers from the original series and the current space program and how progression has been in reality, hosted by LeVar Burton.
Fire, Ice & DynamiteFire, Ice & Dynamite · 1990
Fire, Ice & Dynamite
4.61990
MovieActionAdventure
Action-comedy about a wealthy man who fakes suicide for the amusement of watching his family and creditors compete for his wealth. Many cameo appearances!
When We Left EarthWhen We Left Earth · 2008
When We Left Earth
6.42008
MovieHistoryDocumentary
Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!
Houston, We Have A WarHouston, We Have A War · 2026
Houston, We Have A War
2026
MovieDocumentary
Star Trek: 30 Years and BeyondStar Trek: 30 Years and Beyond · 1996
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
5.61996
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
A star-studded tribute to Star Trek on its 30th anniversary, hosted by many of the stars and guest stars from all of the Trek series and movies. Also features a huge number of clips from all of the series and movies. At the end, real-life astronauts Aldrin and Jemison present NASA award plaques to the cast members.
Passage to MarsPassage to Mars · 2016
Passage to Mars
3.82016
MovieAdventureDocumentary
A NASA Arctic expedition designed to be the first Martian road trip on Earth becomes an epic two-year odyssey of human adventure and survival.

TV Shows

The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · 1989
The Simpsons
8.01989
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Sesame StreetSesame Street · 1969
Sesame Street
7.11969
SeriesComedy
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert Report · 2005
The Colbert Report
6.92005
SeriesComedy
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
RawRaw · 1993
Raw
6.81993
Series
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Dancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars · 2005
Dancing with the Stars
6.12005
SeriesFamily
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
FuturamaFuturama · 1999
Futurama
8.41999
SeriesAnimationComedy
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang Theory · 2007
The Big Bang Theory
7.92007
SeriesComedy
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Last Week Tonight with John OliverLast Week Tonight with John Oliver · 2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.82014
SeriesComedy
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Numb3rsNumb3rs · 2005
Numb3rs
7.02005
SeriesCrimeDrama
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.
30 Rock30 Rock · 2006
30 Rock
7.52006
SeriesComedy
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen · 2005
Hell's Kitchen
6.82005
Series
Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize.
Punky BrewsterPunky Brewster · 1984
Punky Brewster
7.31984
SeriesComedy
An abandoned waif and her dog are taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian in this family-friendly sitcom.
Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to Coast · 1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.81994
SeriesAnimationComedy
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
Da Ali G ShowDa Ali G Show · 2000
Da Ali G Show
6.92000
SeriesComedy
Da Ali G Show is a British satirical television series created by and starring English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. In the series, Baron Cohen plays three unorthodox journalists: faux-streetwise poseur Ali G, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev, and gay Austrian fashion enthusiast Brüno Gehard. These characters conduct real interviews with unsuspecting people, many of whom are celebrities, high-ranking government officials, and other well-known figures, during which they are asked absurd and ridiculous questions.
Top GearTop Gear · 2010
Top Gear
6.12010
SeriesComedyDocumentary
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson · 2015
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
6.72015
Series
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show · 1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.11996
SeriesFamily
The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002. Topics often discussed on the show include Broadway, children, extended families and charitable works, people and organizations. The show was based out of Studio 8G at NBC's Rockefeller Center studios in New York City, NY, USA and was produced and syndicated by KidRo Productions, Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
America: The Story of UsAmerica: The Story of Us · 2010
America: The Story of Us
8.22010
SeriesDocumentary
From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this series offers a compelling look at the people, inventions and events that helped forge the United States of America.
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood Story · 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
8.21996
SeriesDocumentary
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Chasing the MoonChasing the Moon · 2019
Chasing the Moon
8.32019
SeriesDocumentary
An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.
Jorden runt på 6 stegJorden runt på 6 steg · 2015
Jorden runt på 6 steg
6.72015
SeriesComedy
Filip & Fredrik throw themselves out on a journey across the earth to test the theory that no two people on earth is longer than six people apart. Without using their own contacts, the guys manage to reach a famous person in six steps. Without using their own contacts shall see whether it is possible to get from a stranger in a distant country to a famous person on the six stages - Gordon Ramsay, Buzz Aldrin and Leif GW Persson. The journeys take them to unexpected places, people and meetings that no one would have imagined, least of all themselves. There will be three improbable journeys that take Filip & Fredrik six continents, 32 different locations and a total of three times around the earth.
Style & SubstanceStyle & Substance · 1998
Style & Substance
8.01998
SeriesComedy
Style & Substance was a television situation comedy that premiered on CBS July 22, 1998. The show starred Jean Smart as Chelsea Stevens, a Martha Stewart-like star of a how-to home show, and Nancy McKeon as her producer, Jane Sokol, a small-town girl new to New York City. Chelsea Stevens was an expert cook, decorator, and party planner who knew much more about thread-count than she did relationships. She was well-meaning at times, but her narcissism usually got in the way of actually understanding anyone else's problems.