Stanton Friedman - Actor Profile

Stanton Friedman

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1934
Birth Place: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

About Stanton Friedman

Nuclear Physicist-Lecturer Stanton T. Friedman received his BSc. and MSc. Degrees in physics from the University of Chicago in 1955 and 1956. He was employed for 14 years as a nuclear physicist by such companies as GE, GM, Westinghouse, TRW Systems, Aerojet General Nucleonics, and McDonnell Douglas working in such highly advanced, classified, eventually cancelled programs as nuclear aircraft, fission and fusion rockets, and various compact nuclear powerplants for space and terrestrial applications. He became interested in UFOs in 1958, and since 1967 has lectured about them at more than 600 colleges and 100 professional groups in 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces and 18 other countries in addition to various nuclear consulting efforts. He has published more than 90 UFO papers and has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV programs including on Larry King in 2007 and twice in 2008, and many documentaries. He is the original civilian investigator of the Roswell Incident and co-authored Crash at Corona: The Definitive Study of the Roswell Incident. TOP SECRET/MAJIC, his controversial book about the Majestic 12 group, established in 1947 to deal with alien technology, was published in 1996 and went through 6 printings. An expanded new edition was published in 2005. Stan was presented with a Lifetime UFO Achievement Award in Leeds, England, in 2002, by UFO Magazine of the UK. He is co-author with Kathleen Marden (Betty Hill’s niece) of a book in 2007: Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience. The City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, declared August 27, 2007, Stanton Friedman Day. His book Flying Saucers and Science was published in June 2008 and is in its 3rd printing. His newest book, also co-authored with Kathleen Marden, is Science Was Wrong released in June 2010. He has provided written testimony to Congressional Hearings, appeared twice at the UN, and been a pioneer in many aspects of ufology including Roswell, Majestic 12, The Betty Hill-Marjorie Fish star map work, analysis of the Delphos, Kansas, physical trace case, crashed saucers, flying saucer technology, and challenges to the S.E.T.I. (Silly Effort To Investigate) cultists. He has spoken at more MUFON Symposia than anyone else. Stanton T. Friedman was a dual citizen of the USA and Canada. Source: www.stantonfriedman.com (Archives)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stanton Friedman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Stanton Friedman's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stanton Friedman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Flying Saucers Are Real, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Stanton Friedman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stanton Friedman's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stanton Friedman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Moment of Contact Self - Nuclear Physicist, UFO Researcher Average Similar →
2022 Secret Space UFOs - In the Beginning - Part 1 self Flop Similar →
2022 The Roswell Coverup: 75 Years Later Self Flop Similar →
2021 Secret Space UFOs Part 1, 2021 - Flop Similar →
2019 UFO Chronicles: The Smoking Gun Self Average Similar →
2018 Beyond the Spectrum: Being Taken UFO Researcher Average Similar →
2018 Alien Abduction: A True Story Self Flop Similar →
2016 Calling Occupants Himself Flop Similar →
2015 The Real 'X-Files'? Himself Super Hit Similar →
2014 Alien Agenda Planet Earth: Rulers of Time and Space - Average Similar →
2011 Strange Septembers: The Hill Abduction & the Exeter Encounter Himself Flop Similar →
2010 UFOs: The Secret History Self Hit Similar →
2006 FastWalkers Self Hit Similar →
2006 The Braxton County Monster Himself Average Similar →
2003 Out of the Blue Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Stanton T. Friedman Is Real! Himself Super Hit Similar →
1998 Six Days in Roswell Self Average Similar →
1997 UFOs: 50 Years of Denial? Himself Super Hit Similar →
1996 Flying Saucers Are Real Volume 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Flying Saucers Are Real Himself Super Hit Similar →
1994 Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up Himself Super Hit Similar →
1994 UFO Cover-Up Live with Larry King Self Flop Similar →
1992 Recollections of Roswell Interviewer Super Hit Similar →
1989 Junichi Yaoi's UFO On-site Coverage Vol.1: Horrible Sigma Project—Humans Kidnapped by Aliens Himself Flop Similar →
1983 The Cosmic Conspiracy Himself Flop Similar →
1979 UFO's Are Real - Hit Similar →
1977 Overlords of the U.F.O. Himself Flop Similar →
1977 UFO's Are Here! Himself Flop Similar →
1975 Mysteries from Beyond Earth Self Flop Similar →

Stanton Friedman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stanton Friedman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stanton Friedman is "Flying Saucers Are Real" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Stanton Friedman acted in?

Stanton Friedman has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stanton Friedman?

Other notable films include "Flying Saucers Are Real Volume 2", "Recollections of Roswell", and "Stanton T. Friedman Is Real!".