Wilford Brimley Biography

Fast Facts

• Known for his appearances in "The Thing" and "The Hotel New Hampshire․"
• In 2009, received a Lifetime of Service award from the American Diabetes Association
• Prior to acting, worked as a bodyguard for aviator Howard Hughes
• Started his career as an extra and stuntman in Western films
• Quote: "It's fine to be the flavor-of-the-month, but when the taste is out of their mouth, you'd better have a life or you're gonna be lonesome․"
• Often appears as churlish older characters
• Involved in the cattle trade, and has participated in rodeo riding and roping