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Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Actor · born 27 September 1934 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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.

Where to start: The Thing (1982).

As actor 64

TV shows 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Wilford Brimley movie?

By viewer score, The Thing (1982) at 8.1/10.

What are Wilford Brimley’s most popular movies?

The Thing, The Firm, Cocoon.

How many movies has Wilford Brimley made?

64 films on TMDB, 64 as actor.

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