'Cocoon' cast: Know the actors and the characters they play in this Oscar winning movie

Cocoon is a science fiction film with elements of comedy and drama. film released in year 1985 and revolved around a group of elderly people rejuvenated by aliens. Ron Howard directorial was mostly filmed in St Petersburg, Florida. A sequel of film, Cocoon: Return, was released in 1988, in which almost all of original cast reprised ir roles. Read on to kw about cast of this sci-fi film from 80s which won Academy award for Best visual effects in 1985. 

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Cocoon cast 

Wilford Brimley 

Wilford Brimely played role of Ben Luckett in 1985 film. He played one of lead roles in sci-fi drama. actor recently passed away in August 2020 at of 85. He served in United States Marine Corps and n started a career as an actor. His most famous films include China syndrome, Thing, Tender Mercies and Natural. Brimley's onscreen breakthrough came when he was cast in popular 1970s television series  Waltons.

Don Ameche 

cast of Cocoon includes Oscar-winning actor Don Ameche, who won Academy Award for best actor in a supporting role for his role as Art Selwyn in Cocoon. actor passed away in year 1993 at of 85. He started his career in 1930 as a radio star and went on to do films like Clive of India, One in a million, Fifty roads to town and You can't have everything.

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Hume Cronyn 

Cocoon characters include Joe Finley played by Hume Cronyn. Canadian actor passed away in 2003 at of 91. His most kwn works include Phantom of Opera, Cross of Lorraine, Seventh Cross and Bride goes Wild. His radio appearances include programs like Suspense and Philip Morris Playhouse. 

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Brian Dennehy 

Cocoon cast includes Brian Dennehy as Walter. Brian passed away this year in April at of 81.  He won two Tony Awards, an Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe, and received six Primetime Emmy Award minations. Dennehy had roles in over 180 films and in many television and st productions. His film roles included First Blood, Gorky Park, Silverado, Presumed Incent and Knight of Cups. 

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Steve Guttenberg 

Steve Guttenberg portrayed role of Jack Bonner in Cocoon. Apart from being an actor, 62-year-old is a businessman, author, producer and director.  He is kwn for his lead roles in Hollywood films of 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Diner,  Bedroom Window, Three Men and a Little Lady,  Big Green and Short Circuit.

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