Wilford Brimley

Birth Name:

Anthony Wilford Brimley

Birth Place:

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Profession

Actor, Stunts

In 2009, received a Lifetime of Service award from the American Diabetes Association
Known for his appearances in "The Thing" and "The Hotel New Hampshire․"
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

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