Alan Tracy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alan Tracy |
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The original puppet character
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| First appearance | "Trapped in the Sky" (30 September 1965) |
| Created by | Gerry and Sylvia Anderson |
| Designed by | Christine Glanville (puppet sculptor) |
| Voiced by | Ray Barrett ("Trapped in the Sky") Matt Zimmerman (other episodes) |
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| Occupation | Astronaut and racing driver |
| Affiliation | International Rescue |
| Family | Jeff Tracy (father) Scott, Virgil, Gordon and John Tracy (brothers) Grandma Tracy (paternal grandmother) |
| Nationality | American |
| Home | Tracy Island |
Alan Tracy is a brave and adventurous character from the classic 1960s British TV show Thunderbirds. He is known for being an astronaut and a skilled racing driver. Alan is a key member of International Rescue, a secret organization that saves people around the world.
He has also appeared in the Thunderbirds movies and the newer TV series Thunderbirds Are Go.
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Alan Tracy in Thunderbirds (1965-1966)
Who is Alan Tracy?
Alan Tracy is the youngest of the five Tracy brothers. Their father, Jeff Tracy, created International Rescue. Alan is named after the real-life American astronaut Alan Shepard.
In the show, Alan is usually around 21 years old. He can sometimes be a bit quick-tempered and likes to take risks.
Alan's Skills and Role
Alan studied at Colorado University. He was very interested in rockets and even built his own. His father helped him use this interest to become an astronaut. Alan's main job is to pilot Thunderbird 3. This is a powerful rocket designed for rescues in space.
Before joining International Rescue, Alan was a talented racing car driver. He gave up racing to help his family save lives. Sometimes, he also pilots Thunderbird 1, which is usually flown by his brother Scott.
Alan is known as the most romantic of the Tracy brothers. He is in a relationship with Tin-Tin Kyrano, whose father works for the Tracy family.
Alan Tracy in the 2004 Film
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| Portrayed by | Brady Corbet |
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| Occupation | Boarding school student |
In the 2004 live-action movie Thunderbirds, Alan Tracy is 14 years old. He attends a boarding school in the United States. In this film, he is also shown to be interested in Tin-Tin. Alan was played by actor Brady Corbet.
Alan Tracy in Thunderbirds Are Go (2015-2020)
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| Voiced by | Rasmus Hardiker |
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| Occupation | Pilot of Thunderbird 3 |
In the animated series Thunderbirds Are Go, Alan is once again the pilot of Thunderbird 3. He is a teenager in this version and sometimes his older brothers treat him like a kid.
Alan often flies Thunderbird 3 with his brother Scott or with Kayo, who is like Tin-Tin from the original series. Alan's equipment includes special gear that helps him get closer to objects in space during missions.
At the beginning of the series, Alan sometimes seems a bit immature. He loves playing computer games and can be very sleepy. However, as the series goes on, he becomes more mature and continues to be a great help to his brothers and allies.
See also
In Spanish: Alan Tracy para niños
Images for kids
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The original puppet character
