James Bridges Biography

Has 3 daughters: Penny, Brooke and RachelOlder brother of actor Todd BridgesFather of actresses Penny Bae Bridges, Brooke Marie Bridges, and Rachel Bridges.Tried out as a free agent Wide Receiver with the LA Rams and the Detroit Lions in the mid 80sHas played organized baseball in the Pacific Coast League 18+ division in the summer and in the Foothill Mens Senior baseball League 30+ division in the winter for the last 6 years. Plays all infield and outfield positions and pitches occasionally. His brother actor Todd Bridges plays on his winter league team-- he catches. [2001]Graduated from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, the same school Jody Watley, Keyshawn Johnson, Lamont Warren and Sparky Anderson attended.Rescues woman whose wheelchair tipped over while fishing. [13 April 2001]Older brother of actress Verda Bridges and the actor Todd Bridges.Son of Betty A. Bridges.Created little bridge productions in 1996 with his brother actor Todd Bridges.Had his first script optioned October 2004 by Nighthawk Studios in Utah.Played in the Victory Adult Baseball League Championship game at Dodger Stadium, November 5th, 2004. Along with teammates, brother actor Todd Bridges, actor Tony Grande, actor/writer Thomas Brooks, DP Dave Fox, actor Mike Kasem (son of Casey Kasem) and director/actor Steve RaceHe and his brother Todd Bridges merged their production company, Little Bridge Productions with DV Filmworks, a company owned by long time friend actor/producer Shashawnee Hall.Auditioned for the role of "Willie Mays Hayes" in Major League.Had three callbacks for "Platoon".Was put on tape for Mario Van Peebles for the role of Scotty Appleton in New Jack City.Played college football at Northwestern with Sherman Augustus. After Sherman graduated James transfered to New Mexico State where some former high school teammates were playing.