His first credited film role was as Ted Spindler in the film The China Syndrome, about a nuclear meltdown. The film was a light science fiction story about elderly people at a retirement home rejuvenated by a swimming pool given healing energy by aliens.
Brimley's character was the leader of the group of retirees, which also included Don Ameche as Art and Hume Cronyn as Joe. Though his costars were much older, Brimley himself was only 49 when he took the role. In addition to his acting roles, he also appeared in advertisements for diabetes education, Liberty Medical and the Quaker Oats company.
He was also known as a singer and harmonica player, and released an album, This Time, the Dream's on Me in Despite his many talents, he told the Powell Tribune in that "I'm not a musician. I'm not even an actor. Just a guy, just a feller. Wilford Brimley — Actor Stunts. Up 1, this week. View rank on IMDbPro ». He was married to Beverly Berry and Lynne Brimley. He died on August 1, in St. George, Utah. See full bio ». Died: August 1 , age 85 in St.
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