Jim Whittaker
Biography
James Warren Whittaker was an American climber and mountain guide. On May 1, 1963, he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu, a nephew of Tenzing Norgay. They ran out of oxygen, but managed to reach the summit.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
10
Gender
Male
Birthday
1929-02-10
Place of Birth
Seattle, WA, USA
Also Known As
James Warren Whittaker, James Whittaker
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