Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from stunt performer to star of film such as Cocoon and The Natural, has died. The mustached Brimley was a familiar face for a number of roles, often playing gruff characters like his grizzled baseball manager in The Natural. Brimley also starred in Cocoon: The Return, a 1988 sequel. In 1993's John Grisham adaptation The Firm, Brimley starred opposite Tom Cruise as a tough-nosed investigator who deployed ruthless tactics to keep his law firm's secrets safe. Brimley had a recurring role as a blacksmith on The Waltons and the 1980s prime-time series Our House.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2020 04:18 UTC