how old was wilford brimley in cocoon

Wilford Brimley was born on September 27, 1934, so during the filming of Cocoon (1984–1985) he was 49 turning 50. Specifically, Cocoon began production in 1983 and released in 1985, placing Brimley at age 49–50 across principal photography and release period. Brimley’s birth year and the film’s production timeline are widely cited in biographical sources and film histories.