Carl Brashear was born on January 19, 1931 in Toneyville, Kentucky, USA as Carl Maxie Brashear. He is known for his work on Men of Honor (2000), Master Chief: A Tribute to Carl Brashear (2001) and HBO First Look (1992). He was married to Jeanette A. Brundage, Hattie R. Elam and Junetta Wilcoxson.