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'Red' Adair (1915–2004)

Trivia:

His exploits inspired the film "The Hellfighters," in which he was portrayed by 'John Wayne'. See more trivia »

Died:

(age 89) in Houston, Texas, USA

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Filmography

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1968 Hellfighters (technical advisor: of the Red Adair Wild Well Control Company: upon whose personal experiences are based many of the incidents in this motion picture and whose technical help enabled us to re-create them)
 
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2004 Modern Marvels (TV series documentary)
Himself - Oil Fire Fighter
Oil Fire Fighting (2004) … Himself - Oil Fire Fighter
 
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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Paul N. Adair

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

That's one of the best honors in the world: To have The Duke [John Wayne] play you in a movie. See more »

Trivia:

His exploits inspired the film "The Hellfighters," in which he was portrayed by 'John Wayne'. See more »

Trademark:

Red overalls See more »

Nickname:

Hellfighter See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini