The Reluctant Astronaut 57 years old
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Don Knotts is Roy Fleming, a small town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a lay person into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.
Credits
The Reluctant Astronaut Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Leslie Nielsen He was 41, 84 years old when he died | as Major Fred Gifford |
| Joan Shawlee She was 41, 61 years old when she died | as Blonde in Bar |
| Don Knotts He was 43, 81 years old when he died | as Roy Fleming |
| Arthur O'Connell He was 59, 73 years old when he died | as Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming |
| Herb Vigran He was 57, 76 years old when he died | as NASA Doctor |
| Joan Freeman She was 25, now 82 years old | as Ellie Jackson |
| Robert Pickering | as Moran |
| Jesse White He was 50, 80 years old when he died | as Donelli |
| Melissa Gilbert She was 3, now 60 years old | as Niece |
| Jeanette Nolan She was 55, 86 years old when she died | as Mrs. Fleming |
| Marjorie Bennett She was 71, 86 years old when she died | as Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox |
| Nydia Westman She was 65, 68 years old when she died | as Aunt Zana |
| Bill Quinn He was 55, 81 years old when he died | as Captain Ferguson |
| Burt Mustin He was 83, 92 years old when he died | as Ned |
| Robert F. Simon He was 58, 83 years old when he died | as Cervantes |
| Guy Raymond He was 56, 85 years old when he died | as Bert |
| Paul Hartman He was 63, 69 years old when he died | as Rush |
| Frank McGrath (actor) He was 64, 64 years old when he died | as Plank |
The Reluctant Astronaut Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Alexander Golitzen as Art Direction. He was 59 (97) years old when He died | Art |
| Rosemary Odell as Costume Design. She was 42 (67) years old when She died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Larry Germain as Hairstylist. He was 53 (67) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Vic Mizzy as Original Music Composer. He was 51 (93) years old when He died | Sound |
| James Fritzell as Screenplay. He was 47 (59) years old when He died | Writing |
| Sam E. Waxman as Editor. | Editing |
| Bud Westmore as Makeup Artist. He was 49 (55) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Billy Sands as Associate Producer. He was 56 (73) years old when He died | Production |
| Everett Greenbaum as Screenplay. He was 47 (79) years old when He died | Writing |
| Edward Montagne as Director. He was 55 (91) years old when He died | Directing |
| Edward Montagne as Producer. He was 55 (91) years old when He died | Production |
| Rex Wimpy as Director of Photography. He was 67 (73) years old when He died | Camera |
The Reluctant Astronaut (57 years)
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
- Release day: Tuesday, September 05, 1967
- Runtime: 101 minutes