Trivia

Aldrin's mother's maiden name was Moon.

Had his first name legally changed to "Buzz". (1979)

Astronaut, second man on the moon.

Wrote a memoir "Magnificent Desolation" (2009), telling in detail his problems after his return from the moon with divorce, drinking, depression, and despair and checking into rehab in 1975 where he started the long climb back to sobriety and hope.

He, Neil Armstrong and Mike Collins were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California.

His nickname "Buzz" originated in childhood. The younger of his two older sisters mispronounced 'brother' as 'buzzer', which was then shortened to 'Buzz'.

Moonwalker. Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 11, making him the second man to walk on the Moon.

His Swedish ancestors were blacksmiths who emigrated to America from the province Värmland in Sweden.

Jokingly credited in The Buzz Aldrin Show (1970) as actor, writer and makeup artist.

Flew twice for NASA. Once on the first manned lunar expedition Apollo 11 with Neil Armstrong and Mike Collins and once on Gemini 12 with Jim Lovell, the last Gemini mission. On the historic Apollo 11 mission, the lunar module was Eagle and the command module was Columbia.

Honorary member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

In 2007, at age 77, he underwent plastic surgery for a face-lift (rhytidectomy). Claims that being subjected to countless bouts of G-force as a fighter pilot and an astronaut caused his jowls to sag prematurely.

With the passing of Mike Collins in 2021, Aldrin is the last surviving of the three astronauts in the historic Apollo 11 mission, though he was also the eldest (they were all born in year 1930, Aldrin was born the earliest).

Society of Operating Cameramen, (SOC) Recipient, Technical Achievment Award (1995) "NASA, First live television broadcast from the Moon" (1969).

Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services to enterprise and space (inaugural election) (2007). Official induction ceremonies held in May 2008.

The Cartoon Spokesperson for Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal is named after him.

He is portrayed by Corey Stoll by First Man (2018).

Endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024.

Fourth wife, Dr. Anca Faur, earned a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and is approximately 30 years his junior.