Wilford Brimley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Died
- August 1, 2020
- Active Years
- 1969–2019 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Wilford Brimley was an American actor born on September 27, 1934. He established himself as a character actor in films, appearing in movies such as The China Syndrome, The Thing, and The Natural. Brimley also worked as an extra for Western films. In addition to his acting career, he was a longtime face of television advertisements for the Quaker Oats Company and promoted diabetes education through commercials for Liberty Medical. Brimley's acting credits include a total of 74 known roles. He passed away on August 1, 2020, at the age of 85.
Career overview
Wilford Brimley began his acting career as an extra in Western films. He eventually established himself as a character actor in films such as The China Syndrome, The Thing, and The Natural. Brimley's work in these films showcased his ability to take on a variety of roles.
In addition to his film work, Brimley was also a recognizable figure in television advertisements. He was the longtime face of commercials for the Quaker Oats Company. This exposure helped to further establish Brimley as a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.
Brimley's acting credits span a significant number of films and television shows. He appeared in a total of 74 known credits throughout his career. Brimley's work as an actor and his presence in various commercials have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
76 titles- I Believe (2019) as Pastor
- Timber the Treasure Dog (2016) as Hawk Jones
- The Natural: The Best There Ever Was (2016) as Self
- Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) as Earl Granger
- Pitcher and the Pin-Up (2003) as Coach Weaver
- The Round and Round (2002) as Governor
- Resurrection Mary (2002) as Morty
- Crossfire Trail (2001) as Joe Gill
- The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001) as Deputy Sheriff Ambrose Scraggs
- Brigham City (2001) as Stu
- Comanche (2000)
- The Making of Comanche (2000) as Self
- Progeny (1998) as Dr. David Wetherly
- Summer of the Monkeys (1998) as Grandpa Sam Ferrans
- A Place to Grow (1998) as Jake
- All My Friends Are Cowboys (1998) as Charlie
- Lunker Lake (1998) as Storyteller
- In & Out (1997) as Frank Brackett
- My Fellow Americans (1996) as Joe Hollis
- The Good Old Boys (1995) as C.C. Tarpley
- Mutant Species (1995) as Devro
- OP Center (1995) as Adm. Troy Davis
- OP Center (1995) as Adm. Troy Davis
- Last of the Dogmen (1995) as Narrator (uncredited)
- Heaven Sent (1994) as Security Guard
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Harry 'The Admiral' Prentice
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Burt Mueller
- Hard Target (1993) as Uncle Douvee
- The Firm (1993) as William Devasher
- The Boys of Twilight (1992) as Bill Huntoon
- Where The Red Fern Grows Part 2 (1992) as Grandpa Will
- Blood River (1991) as U.S. Marshal Winston Patrick Culler
- Eternity (1990) as King / Eric
- Seinfeld (1989) as Postmaster General Henry Atkins
- Billy the Kid (1989) as Gov. Lew Wallace
- Cocoon: The Return (1988) as Ben Luckett
- End of the Line (1987) as Will Haney
- Our House (1986) as Gus Witherspoon
- Act of Vengeance (1986) as Tony Boyle
- Shadows on the Wall (1986) as Floyd Buckman
- Thompson's Last Run (1986) as Red Haines
- Jackals (1986) as Sheriff Mitchell
- Cocoon (1985) as Benjamin Luckett
- Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) as Harold Smith
- Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) as Noa Briqualon
- Murder in Space (1985) as Dr. Andrew McCallister
- The Natural (1984) as Pop Fisher
- The Hotel New Hampshire (1984) as Iowa Bob
- Harry & Son (1984) as Tom Keach
- The Stone Boy (1984) as George Jansen
- Country (1984) as Otis
- 10 to Midnight (1983) as Clem Malone
- Tender Mercies (1983) as Harry
- High Road to China (1983) as Bradley Tozer
- Tough Enough (1983) as Bill Long
- The Thing (1982) as Blair
- Death Valley (1982) as The Sheriff
- Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) as Wally Haskell
- Absence of Malice (1981) as James J. Wells
- Brubaker (1980) as Rogers
- Borderline (1980) as Scooter Jackson
- Rodeo Girl (1980) as Bingo Gibbs
- Amber Waves (1980) as Pete Alberts
- Roughnecks (1980) as Willie Clayton
- The China Syndrome (1979) as Ted Spindler
- The Electric Horseman (1979) as Farmer
- The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) as President Grover Cleveland
- The Awakening Land (1978) as Jude McWhirter
- How the West Was Won (1977)
- How the West Was Won (1977) as Sheriff Daniels
- The Oregon Trail (1977)
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Waltons (1972) as Horace Brimley
- Kung Fu (1972) as Blacksmith
- Lawman (1971) as Marc Corman (uncredited)
- True Grit (1969) as Minor Role (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Wilford Brimley best known for?
Wilford Brimley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Timber the Treasure Dog (2016), Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009), World Series of Poker, In & Out (1997).
When and where was Wilford Brimley born?
Wilford Brimley was born on September 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. They passed away on August 1, 2020.
How many credits does Wilford Brimley have?
Wilford Brimley has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2019.
What is Wilford Brimley's background in cinema and television?
Wilford Brimley was an American actor born on September 27, 1934. He established himself as a character actor in films, appearing in movies such as The China Syndrome, The Thing, and The Natural. Brimley also worked as an extra for Western films. In addition to his acting career, he was a longtime face of television ad...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Postmaster General Henry Atkins — aged about 54
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Harry 'The Admiral' Prentice — aged about 58
- The Thing (1982) as Blair — aged about 47
- Kung Fu (1972) as Blacksmith — aged about 37
- The Awakening Land (1978) as Jude McWhirter — aged about 43
- True Grit (1969) as Minor Role (uncredited) — aged about 34
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