John B. Alexander
Biography
John B. Alexander is a retired United States Army colonel. An infantry officer for much of his career, he is best known as a leading advocate for the development of non-lethal weapons and of military applications of the paranormal. He has written and lectured on UFOs. He characterizes his career as having "evolved from hard-core mercenary to thanatologist". Alexander figures prominently in journalist Jon Ronson's book 'The Men Who Stare At Goats', which was adapted into a Hollywood film starring George Clooney (2009).
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Self - NIDS Science Advisory Board 1995-2001
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self - U.S. Army, Retired
There is a ranch in northern Utah. It is considered the epicenter of the strangest, and most disturbing occurrences on Earth: For two decades, the federal government investigated the property. Their findings have never been made public. Now a new team of independent scientists and researchers are taking over. They are uncovering evidence that the countless stories, of unidentified aerial phenomena, Bizarre energies, and portals that lead to other dimensions Might actually be true. They will stop at nothing to reveal The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self
Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell emerges as a key figure in a dangerous fight to uncover the truth about UAPs, driven by rare access and knowledge few possess. As his pursuit deepens, so do the risks of exposing what was never meant to be seen.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self - U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command, Fort Meade
Ignited by a bombshell story revealing the Pentagon had been tracking UFOs for years, the series examines the history of the phenomenon through cultural and political touchpoints, including testimony from eyewitnesses across the country.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Self - Former N.I.D.S. Investigator
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if the activity documented on Skinwalker Ranch is not only real, but pervasive.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Self
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura is an American television series hosted by Jesse Ventura and broadcast on truTV. It premiered on December 2, 2009. The second season premiered on October 15, 2010, with the third season premiering on November 7, 2012. In May 2013, Ventura stated that the show has been discontinued and a fourth season will not air.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self - Consultant
This documentary is an intimate and unnerving portrait of the events surrounding the most extensive scientific study of a paranormal hotspot in human history.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self
An amazing cast takes you on a journey beyond UFO Disclosure. It starts within the cement walls of Washington DC, and then guides you beyond your imagination. Prepare for an awesome adventure that will leave you questioning EVERYTHING.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
The truth can no longer be contained by those duty-bound to hide it. The truth about another intelligence engaging humanity becomes undeniably clear. Witness UFO revelations from true insiders that have never been shared with the public.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A Tear in the Sky takes you on an unprecedented journey into the UAP/UFO phenomenon as we follow a team of world-renowned experts, scientists, and military personnel who will attempt to unravel the UAP/UFO mysteries using state-of-the-art, military-grade equipment, and technology. While the UFO phenomenon has existed since the dawn of recorded history, very little scientific research is accessible to the public. Most of the serious research is conducted by various governments and militaries across the planet; this film is a documentary on how a team of military veterans, scientists, and researchers come together and launch an investigation into this fascinating world of the unknown while providing the data and results to the public.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Self
An examination of the claims made for Uri Geller's career in espionage.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Self
Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of life including doctors and nurses who have seen spirit visitations and related strange phenomena. Also updates the Forrest J Ackerman case.