Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

  • Birthday: 9/27/1934
  • Deathday: 8/1/2020
  • Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Anthony Wilford Brimley, A. Wilford Brimley, Wilford A. Brimley
  • Social networks: X (Twitter)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anthony Wilford Brimley (September 27, 1934 – August 1, 2020) was an American actor and singer. After serving in the Marines and taking on a variety of odd jobs, he became an extra for Western films, and in little more than a decade he had established himself as a character actor in films such as The China Syndrome (1979), The Thing (1982), and The Natural (1984). Brimley was the longtime face of television advertisements for the Quaker Oats Company. He also promoted diabetes education and appeared in related commercials for Liberty Medical.

Filmography

The China Syndrome
Release date: 3/16/1979

The China Syndrome

Role(s): Ted Spindler

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The Thing
Release date: 6/25/1982

The Thing

Role(s): Blair

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Hard Target
Release date: 4/27/1993

Hard Target

Role(s): Uncle Douvee

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Cocoon
Release date: 6/21/1985

Cocoon

Role(s): Benjamin Luckett

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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Release date: 11/24/1985

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Role(s): Noa

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