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James Bridges(1936-1993)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Director
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James Bridges
James Bridges was born on 3 February 1936 in Paris, Arkansas, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for The China Syndrome (1979), Perfect (1985) and Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970). He died on 6 June 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 3, 1936
DiedJune 6, 1993(57)
BornFebruary 3, 1936
DiedJune 6, 1993(57)
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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Known for

The China Syndrome (1979)
The China Syndrome
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1979
Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Perfect (1985)
Perfect
4.7
  • Writer
  • 1985
Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
Colossus: The Forbin Project
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1970
The Paper Chase (1973)
The Paper Chase
7.2
  • Writer
  • 1973

Credits

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Writer

  • SineSerye (2007)
    SineSerye
    6.1
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2007
  • Clint Eastwood in White Hunter Black Heart (1990)
    White Hunter Black Heart
    6.5
    • screenplay
    • 1990
  • The Paper Chase (1978)
    The Paper Chase
    8.1
    TV Series
    • developed for television by
    • developer
    • written by
    • 1978–1986
  • Palimos ng pag-ibig
    7.0
    • original story
    • 1986
  • Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Perfect (1985)
    Perfect
    4.7
    • screenplay by
    • 1985
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
    Alfred Hitchcock Presents
    7.7
    TV Series
    • original teleplay (segment "An Unlocked Window")
    • 1985
  • Debra Winger in Mike's Murder (1984)
    Mike's Murder
    5.8
    • written by
    • 1984
  • Urban Cowboy (1980)
    Urban Cowboy
    6.5
    • screenplay by
    • 1980
  • The China Syndrome (1979)
    The China Syndrome
    7.4
    • written by
    • 1979
  • September 30, 1955 (1977)
    September 30, 1955
    6.2
    • play: How Many Times Have You Seen East of Eden?
    • written by
    • 1977
  • The Paper Chase (1973)
    The Paper Chase
    7.2
    • screenplay
    • 1973
  • Carola (1973)
    Carola
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1973
  • Limbo (1972)
    Limbo
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • Michael Douglas in When Michael Calls (1972)
    When Michael Calls
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • screenplay by
    • 1972
  • The Baby Maker (1970)
    The Baby Maker
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 1970

Actor

  • Faces (1968)
    Faces
    7.4
    • Extra (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1968
  • Dennis Hopper and Taylor Mead in Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of (1964)
    Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of
    5.6
    • Lord of the forest
    • 1964
  • Flight (1958)
    Flight
    7.7
    TV Series
    • (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1958
  • Jack Webb in Dragnet (1951)
    Dragnet
    7.5
    TV Series
    • (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1957–1958
  • Joy Ride (1958)
    Joy Ride
    5.6
    • Dirk (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1958
  • Richard Carlson in Mackenzie's Raiders (1958)
    Mackenzie's Raiders
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Pvt. Lewis (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1958
  • Shirley Temple in Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958)
    Shirley Temple's Storybook
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Dolph (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1958
  • Johnny Trouble (1957)
    Johnny Trouble
    6.1
    • Ike (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1957
  • Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957)
    Invasion of the Saucer Men
    5.3
    • Bobby (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1957
  • West Point (1956)
    West Point
    6.9
    TV Series
    • George Clory (as Jim McBridges)
    • 1957
  • Matinee Theatre (1955)
    Matinee Theatre
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Hot Rod (as Jim Bridges)
    • 1956

Director

  • Michael J. Fox in Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
    Bright Lights, Big City
    5.7
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Perfect (1985)
    Perfect
    4.7
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1985
  • Debra Winger in Mike's Murder (1984)
    Mike's Murder
    5.8
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Urban Cowboy (1980)
    Urban Cowboy
    6.5
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1980
  • The China Syndrome (1979)
    The China Syndrome
    7.4
    • Director
    • 1979
  • September 30, 1955 (1977)
    September 30, 1955
    6.2
    • Director
    • 1977
  • The Paper Chase (1973)
    The Paper Chase
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1973
  • The Baby Maker (1970)
    The Baby Maker
    6.1
    • Director
    • 1970

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Jim Bridges
  • Born
    • February 3, 1936
    • Paris, Arkansas, USA
  • Died
    • June 6, 1993
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Other works
    His play, "Days of Dancing," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Shelley Winters and Robert Walker in the cast. Timmy Everett was director.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was a close friend and mentor to Debra Winger. He once threatened to quit Urban Cowboy (1980) because the studio did not want Winger cast in the lead.
  • Quotes
    (1988 American Film interview) I think it's a fallacy that you have to be young to be hip. It's bullshit.

FAQ

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  • When did James Bridges die?
    June 6, 1993
  • How did James Bridges die?
    Cancer
  • How old was James Bridges when he died?
    57 years old
  • Where did James Bridges die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was James Bridges born?
    February 3, 1936

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