Beau Bridges facts for kids
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Beau Bridges
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Bridges in 2011
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Lloyd Vernet Bridges III
December 9, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948–present |
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| Children | 5, including Jordan Bridges |
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| Relatives | Jeff Bridges (brother) |
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges III (born December 9, 1941) is a famous American actor. He comes from a family of actors, including his father, Lloyd Bridges, and his younger brother, Jeff Bridges. Over his long career, he has won many awards, including three Emmys, two Golden Globes, and a Grammy Award. For his work in television, he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Early Life and Family
Beau Bridges was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents were the actors Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Bridges. His parents gave him the nickname "Beau" after a character in the famous book Gone with the Wind.
Beau grew up with his younger brother, Jeff, and a sister, Lucinda. Another brother, Garrett, died as a baby. Because their father was often busy with work, Beau became like a second father to his brother Jeff, and the two have always been very close.
As a young man, Beau loved basketball and played for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) team. He later attended the University of Hawaii. He also served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve for eight years starting in 1959.
Acting Career
Getting Started
Beau Bridges started acting when he was just a child. His first movie roles were in 1948 in Force of Evil and No Minor Vices. In the 1960s, he appeared in many popular TV shows, including The Lloyd Bridges Show with his father and brother. He also had roles in shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Fugitive.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Bridges continued to work in movies and television. Some of his well-known films from this time include The Other Side of the Mountain (1975), Norma Rae (1979), and The Hotel New Hampshire (1984).
Major Roles and Success
In 1989, Bridges starred with his brother Jeff in the hit movie The Fabulous Baker Boys. This is one of his most famous roles. He also starred with his father in a TV western series called Harts of the West in the early 1990s.
In the 2000s, Bridges became known to a new generation of fans. He played Major General Hank Landry in the science fiction series Stargate SG-1 and its spin-off, Stargate Atlantis. He also had a funny, recurring role as Carl Hickey, the father of the main character in the comedy series My Name Is Earl.
Bridges has also appeared in many other popular shows. He guest-starred in Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives, and The Millers. He has shown his talent in both comedy and drama, playing a wide variety of characters.
Awards and Achievements
Beau Bridges has been nominated for an Emmy Award 14 times and has won three.
- 1992: Outstanding Lead Actor for the TV movie Without Warning: The James Brady Story.
- 1993: Outstanding Supporting Actor for the TV movie The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom.
- 1997: Outstanding Supporting Actor for the TV movie The Second Civil War.
In 2009, he won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. He shared the award for reading the book An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore.
Personal Life
Bridges was married to Julie Landfield from 1964 to 1974, and they have two sons. One of his sons, Jordan Bridges, is also an actor. In 1984, Beau married Wendy Treece, and they have three children together.
Bridges is a Christian and has said that he sometimes asks directors to change lines in scripts that go against his personal beliefs. He has also been a vegan, meaning he does not eat animal products, since 2004.
In 2011, Beau, his brother Jeff, and their late father Lloyd were honored with the Lone Sailor Award. This award is given by the United States Navy Memorial to veterans who have had successful careers after their military service.
Images for kids
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Bridges on the USS Midway Museum flight deck to promote Stargate: Continuum, July 2008
See also
In Spanish: Beau Bridges para niños
