Ironically, the ascent of Everest which claimed his right hand to frostbite was supposed to be a self-celebratory gift of his 50th birthday.
Lost half his right arm, the fingers and thumb on his left hand and his nose from frostbite during an ascent of Everest in 1996. Details in Jon Krakauer’s book, “Into Thin Air.”
Beck Weathers Filmography
Title
Year
Status
Character
Role
Everest
2015
the producers wish to thank
Thanks
Frontline
2008
TV Series documentary
Himself – Rob’s Team
Self
Death on Everest
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Self
Everest
1998
Documentary short
Climber (uncredited)
Self
The Making of Everest: On Location in the Death Zone