Captain Rex Kramer — Airplane! Character Profile

About Captain Rex Kramer

Ted's former commanding officer who guides the landing from the control tower.

Captain Rex Kramer — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Expert piloting, Military leadership, Radio guidance, Crisis management

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Stack

Appears in

Airplane! (1980)

Role

Supporting

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