Also Known As: Anthony Wilford Brimley, A. Wilford Brimley, Wilford A. Brimley
Wilford Brimley
📍Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
The China Syndrome
as Ted Spindler
The Thing
as Blair
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
as Harold Smith
Cocoon
as Benjamin Luckett
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
as Noa Briqualon
Hard Target
as Uncle Douvee
In & Out
as Frank Brackett
Roughnecks
as Willie Clayton
Where The Red Fern Grows Part 2
as Grandpa Will
The Electric Horseman
as Farmer
Cocoon: The Return
as Ben Luckett
The Natural
as Pop Fisher
📌 Quick Info
Born
September 27, 1934
Place of Birth
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
2.4
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
76
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
63
Movies
13
TV Shows