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Wilford Brimley
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| Wilford Brimley | |
| Birth name | Anthony Wilford Brimley |
| Born | September 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA |
| Died | August 1, 2020 in St. George, Utah, USA |
| Sometimes credited as | A. Wilford Brimley |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our House | Gus Witherspoon | 1986–1988 | 1 | 2 |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 2x21 - The Ghost Story | February 14, 1974 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 2x23 - The Five Foot Shelf | March 7, 1974 |
| Kung Fu (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Blacksmith | 3x16 - One Step to Darkness | January 25, 1975 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 3x19 - The Shivaree | January 30, 1975 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 3x22 - The Song | February 20, 1975 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 4x14 - The Intruders | December 18, 1975 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 4x15 - The Search | January 1, 1976 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 5x21 - The Heartbreaker | February 17, 1977 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 6x01 - The Hawk | September 15, 1977 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 6x09 - The First Casualty | November 10, 1977 |
| The Waltons (credited as A. Wilford Brimley) |
Horace Brimley | 6x15 - The Celebration | December 22, 1977 |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | Harry Prentice | 2x02 - See No Evil | January 13, 1994 |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Burt Mueller | 3x16/17 - War Zone | February 11, 1995 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
CableACE Awards
(1 Nomination)
Trivia
- His father was a real estate broker
- Dropped out of high school to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps; served in the Aleutian Islands for 3 years
- Worked as a ranch hand, a wrangler, a blacksmith and even a bodyguard for Howard Hughes
- Married his first wife, Lynne Bagley in 1956 until her death in 2000; they have four sons: James, John, William and Lawrence
- Married his second wife, Beverly Berry in 2007
- Was a diabetic and has served as a spokesperson for diabetes testing-supplies company, Liberty Medical
- Was a Mormon
- Was known for starring in commercials for Quaker Oats
