Acting
Katherine Johnson
Born — Died
1918-08-26 — 2020-02-24
Place of birth
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
Creola Katherine Johnson (née Coleman, previously Goble; August 26, 1918 – February 24, 2020) was an American mathematician and human computer whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. During her 33-year career at NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform tasks previously requiring humans. The space agency noted her "historical role as one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist". Johnson's work included calculating traje…
Known for
7.5The six-part series features gripping first-hand accounts of how the year's events came together at the same dizzying, chaotic time.
1969
2019
NRDocumentary about an African-American girl who grows up to help NASA put astronauts into space and bring them home safely. She was one of the main characters in the movie, "Hidden Figures." Includes interview with Johnson.
Outlier: the story of Katherine Johnson
2019