RIP Wilford Brimley
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He was great in the Tom Selleck western Crossfire Trail, and the 1920's era set High Road To China. Ron Howard was talking on how Brimley was like a gruff uncle on the set of Cocoon, and wanted to improvise more in his role.
Great character actor that was like a small bottle of Tabasco. You didn't need much of it to make a hell of an impression.
"Its the right thing to do!"
Great character actor that was like a small bottle of Tabasco. You didn't need much of it to make a hell of an impression.
"Its the right thing to do!"
Prester John
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Loved him as the manager in The Natural. Probably the best character in the film.
RIP
RIP
Yeah, John Carpenter’s The Thing is my favorite combination sci-fi/horror movie.
In all the roles I’ve seen him in, Wilford Brimley only ever needed to be himself to make a big impression; no overacting needed.
R.I.P.
Jim
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A great actor. RIP
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Ever read about the inspiration for that movie (Who Goes There? 1938). Very interesting back story.
No, I haven’t. I have heard of it, though. But now I’m interested to look into it. Thank you.
Jim