Wilford Brimley | First Movie: The China Syndrome

Anthony Brimley became an extra for western films after serving in the United States Marine Corps. Within a decade, he established himself as a film actor in the entertainment industry. Brimley made his acting debut in the movie The China Syndrome in 1979. Since then, he had starred in many films and television shows, including Tender Mercies, The Natural, Cocoon, Heaven Sent, Last of the Dogmen, Rodeo Girl, Roughnecks, and many more.

Brimley was also the long-time face of the company Quaker Oats for television commercials. Other commercials that he appeared in were for Liberty Medical. It’s a company specializing in medical products home delivery. He was the voice-over for the commercial campaign on television of Bryan Foods—credit to his rich voice. In 2005, Brimley won the Golden Boot Awards. Besides his acting profession, the actor is also a fine singer and released several albums.