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Guenter Wendt(1923-2010)

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Guenter Wendt
Guenter Wendt was born on 28 August 1923 in Berlin, Germany. He is known for From the Earth to the Moon (1998), Our World (1986) and HBO First Look (1992). He was married to Herma Riggert. He died on 3 May 2010 in Merritt Island, Florida, USA.
BornAugust 28, 1923
DiedMay 3, 2010(86)
BornAugust 28, 1923
DiedMay 3, 2010(86)
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Known for

From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
From the Earth to the Moon
8.5
TV Mini Series
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Our World (1986)
Our World
9.0
TV Series
  • Self - Rockwell International
HBO First Look (1992)
HBO First Look
6.3
TV Series
  • Self
Did We Go? (2005)
Did We Go?
3.6
Video
  • Self
  • 2005

Credits

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  • From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
    From the Earth to the Moon
    8.5
    TV Mini Series
    • technical consultant
    • 1998

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Gunther Wendt
  • Born
    • August 28, 1923
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Died
    • May 3, 2010
    • Merritt Island, Florida, USA(complications from a stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Herma Riggert? - 1993 (her death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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    He was in charge at the Cape Canaveral launch pad for most of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. He was often the last person the astronauts saw before the hatch was closed.
  • Quotes
    [on what was going through his mind before the historic Apollo 11 mission] You are not thinking 'They are going to the moon'. [You are thinking] 'I got 148 items that must be completed' [before launch].
  • Nickname
    • The Pad Fuehrer

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