Wilford Brimley
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About
TV commercial actor who was also in the series The Natural and had a recurring role on The Waltons.
Before Fame
He worked as a ranch hand, wrangler, blacksmith and as a bodyguard for Howard Hughes before becoming an actor.
Trivia
Although famous for his commercials, he also played roles in the films The China Syndrome, Cocoon, The Thing and The Firm.
Family Life
He married Lynee Brimley in 1956 and the couple had three sons named Jim, John and Bill.
Associated With
He was friends with fellow actor Robert Duvall.
