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Red Adair was an American oil well firefighter and entrepreneur who became famous for his daring and successful efforts to extinguish some of the world's most dangerous oil well fires. He was born on June 18, 1915 in Houston, Texas, and grew up in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma. He began his career as a roughneck in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma, and eventually became a firefighter for the Texas Company (later Texaco). He was known for his daring and successful efforts to extinguish some of the world's most dangerous oil well fires. He was also known for his colorful personality and his trademark red hard hat. He was the subject of the 1968 film Hellfighters, starring John Wayne. He died on August 7, 2004 at the age of 89.
Popular As | Paul Neal Adair (Hellfighter, Red) |
Occupation | miscellaneous |
Age | 89 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | 18 June, 1915 |
Birthday | 18 June |
Birthplace | Houston, Texas, USA |
Date of death | 7 August, 2004 |
Died Place | Houston, Texas, USA |
Nationality | USA |
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'Red' Adair Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, 'Red' Adair height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .
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Height | 5' 6" (1.68 m) |
Weight | Not Available |
Body Measurements | Not Available |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is 'Red' Adair's Wife?
His wife is Kemmie Lou Wheeler (3 December 1939 - 7 August 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Kemmie Lou Wheeler (3 December 1939 - 7 August 2004) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
'Red' Adair Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is 'Red' Adair worth at the age of 89 years old? 'Red' Adair’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from USA. We have estimated 'Red' Adair's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Miscellaneous |
'Red' Adair Social Network
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Timeline
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 3-4. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
Is credited with battling more than 2000 land and offshore oil well fires and was instrumental in capping Kuwaiti oil wells set ablaze by Iraqi soldiers. His death-defying feats included battling the July 1988 explosion of the Piper Alpha platform that killed 167 men in the stormy North Sea off the coast of Scotland.
He is known for his work on Hellfighters (1968), Carson's Comedy Classics (1983) and Bilder, die die Welt bewegten - Peter von Zahn berichtet (1980). He was married to Kemmie Lou Wheeler.
Started the Red Adair Co. Inc. in 1959 and revolutionized the science of snuffing and controlling wells spewing high-pressure jets of oil and gas, using explosives, water cannons, bulldozers, drilling mud and concrete. He was the first to cap an underwater well and the first to cap a floating vessel. He led the industry in developing modern equipment and firefighting techniques, including the semi-submersible firefighting vessel.
'Red' Adair was born on June 18, 1915 in Houston, Texas, USA as Paul Neal Adair.
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