Chuck Yeager



First NameChuck
Last NameYeager
Full Name at BirthCharles Elwood Yeager
Other NamesChuck
Age89
Date of BirthFebruary 13, 1923
BirthplaceLincoln County, West Virginia
BuildAthletic
Hair ColorGrey
Star SignAquarius
ReligionChristian
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryMilitary
Claim to FameUnited States Air Force

Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager (born February 13, 1923) is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot. He was the first pilot to travel faster than sound (1947). Originally retiring as a brigadier general, Yeager was promoted to major general on the Air Force's retired list 20 years later for his military achievements.


Lucy Rank
#22,103
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Chuck Yeager film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1985
Spaceflight
Himself

1984
Speed
Himself

1983
Fred

1980
Party Guest

Other Crew Credits

Stunts Credits

1957
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