Acting
Wilford Brimley
- Titles
- 61movies11TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19792019
- Leading roles
- 24top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
The Thing81/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 40 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Nostalgia5.0average 3.6
- Wholesome4.3average 3.3
- Catharsis5.8average 5.1
- Wonder3.9average 3.4
- Family Dynamics5.1average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Melancholy3.9, average 4.7
- Dark Humor2.1, average 2.9
- Historical1.8, average 2.6
- Absurdist Humor1.3, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 5
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- 80s Family Drama 2
- Heartwarming 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Rural Life 2
- Magical Realism 2
- Classic Underdog Story 2
- Family Values 2
- Spiritual Journey 2
- Second Chance 2
- Coming-of-Age 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Ellen BarkinActorTender Mercies, Act of Vengeance, Harry & Son
Robert DuvallActorThe Natural, Tender Mercies, The Stone Boy
James HornerComposerCocoon, Cocoon: The Return, The Stone Boy
Charles BronsonActor10 to Midnight, Act of Vengeance
Arnold VoslooActorHard Target, Progeny
Don AmecheActorCocoon, Cocoon: The Return
Sam ShepardActorThe Good Old Boys, Country
Kurt RussellActorThe Thing, Amber Waves
Terry KinneyActorThe Firm, The Good Old Boys
Stephen McHattieActorRoughnecks, Death Valley
Holly HunterActorThe Firm, End of the Line
Maureen StapletonActorCocoon, Cocoon: The Return
Movies and TV shows
702010s
2 titles · average score 59
67
as Pastor
51
as Hawk Jones
2000s
7 titles · average score 53
51
as Earl Granger
59
as Coach Weaver
18
as Governor
as Morty
66
as Stu
67
as Joe Gill
60
as Deputy Sheriff Ambrose Scraggs
1990s
20 titles · average score 58
58
as Grandpa Sam Ferrans
48
as Dr. David Wetherly
as Jake
64
as Frank Brackett
64
as Joe Hollis
66
as C.C. Tarpley
49
as Security Guard
68
as William Devasher
63
as Uncle Douvee
83
TV show · as Harry 'The Admiral' Prentice
TV show · as Bill Huntoon
31
as King / Eric
1980s
31 titles · average score 63
63
as Gov. Lew Wallace
59
as Ben Luckett
66
TV show · as Gus Witherspoon
58
as Tony Boyle
54
as Noa Briqualon
63
as Harold Smith
66
as Benjamin Luckett
65
as Otis
71
as Pop Fisher
60
as Bradley Tozer
62
as Clem Malone
81
as Blair
1970s
9 titles · average score 70
72
as Ted Spindler
63
as Farmer
58
as President Grover Cleveland
77
TV show · as Jude McWhirter
75
TV show · as Sheriff Daniels
TV show
TV show · as Horace Brimley
76
TV show · as Blacksmith
68
as Marc Corman (uncredited)
1960s
1 titles · average score 73
73
as Minor Role (uncredited)