Who plays Gene Kranz in Apollo 13?

Gene Kranz is played by Ed Harris.

How is Gene Kranz connected to other characters?

Gene Kranz has 2 mapped relationships in Apollo 13. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

What are the key facts about Gene Kranz?

Education: Saint Louis University, Central Catholic High School, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. Occupation: military officer, military flight engineer.

Who are Gene Kranz's family members and associates?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Employer).

Gene Kranz — Apollo 13 Character Profile

About Gene Kranz

Mission Control Flight Director who takes charge after the explosion, rallying his ground team with the famous failure is not an option mantra to engineer the crew safe return to Earth.

Affiliations

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Quick Facts about Gene Kranz

Education: Saint Louis University, Central Catholic High School, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Occupation: military officer, military flight engineer

Gene Kranz's Known Relations

National Aeronautics and Space Administration — Employer

Character Facts

Played by: Ed Harris
Appears in: Apollo 13 (1995)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Gene Kranz — Power Commander And Flight Director — Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks)
Hierarchical command structure ensuring mission success.
Gene Kranz — Professional Ground Support And Flight Director — Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise)
Critical ground-to-space technical collaboration.

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