Wilford Brimleyscreen performanceWilford Brimley plays Blair in The Thing.
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Blair
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Blair in The Thing (1982), played by Wilford Brimley.
Film guide · 1 film · 1982 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Blair on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1982Main sequence runtime: 1h 49m
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1982 · 1h 49m
Portrayed by Wilford Brimley · screen performanceWilford Brimley's portrayal of Blair in The Thing gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Blair?
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Wilford Brimleyscreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Blair screen credits
Screen credits: The Thing (1982) — Wilford Brimley as Blair.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Signature lines
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“Finish imitating these dogs.”
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