Who plays Major Fred Gifford in The Reluctant Astronaut?

Major Fred Gifford is played by Leslie Nielsen.

How is Major Fred Gifford connected to other characters?

Major Fred Gifford has 1 mapped relationships in The Reluctant Astronaut. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Major Fred Gifford — The Reluctant Astronaut Character Profile

About Major Fred Gifford

Veteran astronaut and mentor figure who befriends Roy in Houston. He recognizes Roy's potential and recruits him for a critical emergency space mission when NASA needs to beat the Soviet timeline.

Character Facts

Played by: Leslie Nielsen
Appears in: The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (1)

Major Fred Gifford — Alliance Mentor — Roy Fleming (Don Knotts)
An experienced astronaut who guides and recruits the reluctant protagonist.

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