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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Plot: After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Release Date: Wednesday, December 14 1977
47 years ago
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Portrait of Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussRichard Dreyfuss was 30 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Roy Neary'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 29 1947
Portrait of François TruffautFrançois TruffautFrançois Truffaut was 45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Claude Lacombe'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 06 1932 –
Sun, Oct 21 1984
Portrait of Teri GarrTeri GarrTeri Garr was 33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Ronnie Neary'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 11 1944 –
Tue, Oct 29 2024
Portrait of Melinda DillonMelinda DillonMelinda Dillon was 38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Jillian Guiler'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 13 1939 –
Mon, Jan 09 2023
Portrait of Bob BalabanBob BalabanBob Balaban was 32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'David Laughlin'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 16 1945
Portrait of J. Patrick McNamaraJ. Patrick McNamaraJ. Patrick McNamara was 35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Project Leader'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 30 1942 –
Mon, Jan 02 2023
Portrait of Warren J. KemmerlingWarren J. KemmerlingWarren J. Kemmerling was 53 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Wild Bill'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 04 1924 –
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Portrait of Roberts BlossomRoberts BlossomRoberts Blossom was 53 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Farmer'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 25 1924 –
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Portrait of Phil DoddsPhil DoddsPhil Dodds was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'ARP Musician'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cary GuffeyCary GuffeyCary Guffey was 5 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Barry Guiler'.
Birthday: Wed, May 10 1972
Portrait of Shawn BishopShawn BishopShawn Bishop was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Brad Neary'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adrienne CampbellAdrienne CampbellAdrienne Campbell was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Sylvia Neary'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Justin DreyfussJustin DreyfussJustin Dreyfuss was 8 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Toby Neary'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 03 1969
Portrait of Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenLance Henriksen was 37 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Robert'.
Birthday: Sun, May 05 1940
Portrait of Merrill ConnallyMerrill ConnallyMerrill Connally was 56 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Team Leader'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 09 1921 –
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Portrait of Amy DouglassAmy DouglassAmy Douglass was 74 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Implantee'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 21 1902 –
Wed, Mar 05 1980
Portrait of Gene DynarskiGene DynarskiGene Dynarski was 45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Ike'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 13 1932 –
Thu, Feb 27 2020
Portrait of Carl WeathersCarl WeathersCarl Weathers was 29 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Military Policeman'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 14 1948 –
Fri, Feb 02 2024
Portrait of Norman BartoldNorman BartoldNorman Bartold was 49 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Norman Bartold'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 06 1928 –
Sat, May 28 1994
Portrait of F.J. O'NeilF.J. O'NeilF.J. O'Neil was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'ARP Project Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal BarwoodHal BarwoodHal Barwood was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Returnee #2 Flt. 19'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matthew RobbinsMatthew RobbinsMatthew Robbins was 32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Returnee #3 Flt. 19'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 15 1945
Portrait of Gene RaderGene RaderGene Rader was 51 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Hawker'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 19 1926 –
Sat, Oct 04 2014
Portrait of Daniel NunezDaniel NunezDaniel Nunez was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Federale'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuy FrancoChuy FrancoChuy Franco was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Federale'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luis ContrerasLuis ContrerasLuis Contreras was 27 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Federale'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 18 1950 –
Sun, Jun 20 2004
Portrait of Galen ThompsonGalen ThompsonGalen Thompson was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Special Forces'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis Johnston was 27 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Special Forces'.
Birthday: Sun, May 14 1950
Portrait of Robert BroylesRobert BroylesRobert Broyles was 44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Dirty Tricks #3'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1933 –
Sat, Feb 12 2011
Portrait of George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzo was 37 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Major Benchley'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 21 1940 –
Mon, Aug 09 2010
Portrait of Alexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodAlexander Lockwood was 75 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Implantee'.
Birthday: Mon, May 05 1902 –
Thu, Jan 25 1990
Portrait of Josef SommerJosef SommerJosef Sommer was 43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Larry Butler'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 26 1934
Portrait of Bill ThurmanBill ThurmanBill Thurman was 57 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Air Traffic'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 04 1920 –
Thu, Apr 13 1995
Portrait of James KeaneJames KeaneJames Keane was 25 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of Philip DoddsPhilip DoddsPhilip Dodds was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Jean Claude'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary GafreyMary GafreyMary Gafrey was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Mrs. Harris'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael J. DyerMichael J. DyerMichael J. Dyer was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger ErnestRoger ErnestRoger Ernest was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Highway Patrolman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy HermannRandy HermannRandy Hermann was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Returnee #1 Flt. 19'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David AndersonDavid AndersonDavid Anderson was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Air Traffic Controller'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard L. HawkinsRichard L. HawkinsRichard L. Hawkins was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Air Traffic Controller'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Craig ShreeveCraig ShreeveCraig Shreeve was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Air Traffic'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy E. RichardsRoy E. RichardsRoy E. Richards was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Air East Pilot'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eumenio BlancoEumenio BlancoEumenio Blanco was 86 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Federale'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 09 1891 –
Fri, Mar 09 1984
Portrait of Dennis McMullenDennis McMullenDennis McMullen was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cy YoungCy YoungCy Young was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom HowardTom HowardTom Howard was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard StuartRichard StuartRichard Stuart was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Truck Dispatcher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob WestmorelandBob WestmorelandBob Westmoreland was 42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Load Dispatcher'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 30 1935 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Matt EmeryMatt EmeryMatt Emery was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Support Leader'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John EwingJohn EwingJohn Ewing was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Dirty Tricks #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kirk RaymondKirk RaymondKirk Raymond was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Dirty Tricks #4'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keith AtkinsonKeith AtkinsonKeith Atkinson was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Dirty Tricks #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monty JordanMonty JordanMonty Jordan was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Special Forces Commander / Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Basil HoffmanBasil HoffmanBasil Hoffman was 39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Longly (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 18 1938 –
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Portrait of Stephen PowersStephen PowersStephen Powers was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'UN Observer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of J. Allen HynekJ. Allen HynekJ. Allen Hynek was 67 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 01 1910 –
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Portrait of Howard K. SmithHoward K. SmithHoward K. Smith was 63 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Howard K. Smith (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 12 1914 –
Fri, Feb 15 2002

Crew

Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSteven Spielberg was 30 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of Vilmos ZsigmondVilmos ZsigmondVilmos Zsigmond was 47 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 16 1930 –
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of Charles MyersCharles MyersCharles Myers was 38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 09 1939 –
Sun, Feb 12 1995
Portrait of László KovácsLászló KovácsLászló Kovács was 44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Additional Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, May 14 1933 –
Sun, Jul 22 2007
Portrait of Jim BloomJim BloomJim Bloom was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steven PosterSteven PosterSteven Poster was 33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 01 1944
Portrait of John A. AlonzoJohn A. AlonzoJohn A. Alonzo was 43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Additional Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 12 1934 –
Tue, Mar 13 2001
Portrait of Richard YuricichRichard YuricichRichard Yuricich was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'VFX Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas TrumbullDouglas TrumbullDouglas Trumbull was 35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Visual Effects Director'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 08 1942 –
Mon, Feb 07 2022
Portrait of Michael PhillipsMichael PhillipsMichael Phillips was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clark L. PaylowClark L. PaylowClark L. Paylow was 58 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 16 1918 –
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Portrait of Julia PhillipsJulia PhillipsJulia Phillips was 33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1944 –
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Portrait of Michael KahnMichael KahnMichael Kahn was 42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 08 1935
Portrait of Jack SchraderJack SchraderJack Schrader was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Supervising Dialogue Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth WannbergKenneth WannbergKenneth Wannberg was 47 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 28 1930 –
Thu, Jan 27 2022
Portrait of Frank E. WarnerFrank E. WarnerFrank E. Warner was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Supervising Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn WilliamsJohn Williams was 45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of Buddy Joe HookerBuddy Joe HookerBuddy Joe Hooker was 35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Sat, May 30 1942
Portrait of Henry KingiHenry KingiHenry Kingi was 34 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunt Driver'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 02 1943
Portrait of Craig R. BaxleyCraig R. BaxleyCraig R. Baxley was 28 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunt Driver'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 20 1949
Portrait of Jeannie EpperJeannie EpperJeannie Epper was 36 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1941 –
Sun, May 05 2024
Portrait of Shari RhodesShari RhodesShari Rhodes was 39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Casting'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 14 1938 –
Sun, Dec 20 2009
Portrait of Denny ArnoldDenny ArnoldDenny Arnold was 43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 24 1934 –
Mon, Dec 31 2001
Portrait of Joe AlvesJoe AlvesJoe Alves was 41 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Thu, May 21 1936
Portrait of Bobby BassBobby BassBobby Bass was 41 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1936 –
Wed, Nov 07 2001
Portrait of Carlo RambaldiCarlo RambaldiCarlo Rambaldi was 52 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1925 –
Fri, Aug 10 2012
Portrait of Jerry BrutscheJerry BrutscheJerry Brutsche was 38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunt Driver'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 31 1939
Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet TaylorJuliet Taylor was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter SorelPeter SorelPeter Sorel was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don MacDougallDon MacDougallDon MacDougall was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monty JordanMonty JordanMonty Jordan was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Utility Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan PerriDan PerriDan Perri was 32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 11 1945
Portrait of Daniel A. LominoDaniel A. LominoDaniel A. Lomino was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil AbramsonPhil AbramsonPhil Abramson was 44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 13 1933 –
Sun, Jul 05 1987
Portrait of George JensonGeorge JensonGeorge Jenson was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert 'Buzz' KnudsonRobert 'Buzz' KnudsonRobert 'Buzz' Knudson was 52 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Edie PandaEdie PandaEdie Panda was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Hairdresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melvin JonesMelvin JonesMelvin Jones was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlsie BryantCharlsie BryantCharlsie Bryant was 60 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 21 1917 –
Wed, Nov 29 1978
Portrait of Sam GordonSam GordonSam Gordon was 64 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 22 1913 –
Wed, Mar 12 2008
Portrait of Robert SwartheRobert SwartheRobert Swarthe was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Animation Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob WestmorelandBob WestmorelandBob Westmoreland was 42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 30 1935 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of J. Allen HynekJ. Allen HynekJ. Allen Hynek was 67 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Consultant'
Birthday: Sun, May 01 1910 –
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Portrait of Earl GilbertEarl GilbertEarl Gilbert was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick McLeanNick McLeanNick McLean was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard OswaldRichard OswaldRichard Oswald was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry MoreauHarry MoreauHarry Moreau was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Animation'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe O'HarJoe O'HarJoe O'Har was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen PowersStephen PowersStephen Powers was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim CoeJim CoeJim Coe was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ParksBill ParksBill Parks was 62 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Construction Manager'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 18 1915 –
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Portrait of Stephen KatzStephen KatzStephen Katz was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Sound Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol Bidault de L'IsleCarol Bidault de L'IsleCarol Bidault de L'Isle was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peggy RossonPeggy RossonPeggy Rosson was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joyce GoldbergJoyce GoldbergJoyce Goldberg was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gail SiemersGail SiemersGail Siemers was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Murray WeissmanMurray WeissmanMurray Weissman was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al EbnerAl EbnerAl Ebner was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete TurnerPete TurnerPete Turner was >> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday