His role in Fearless (1993) is thought by some critics to be one of his best performances. Some found it a bit tight, but its a gorgeouspresentation of a movie not enough people have seen. [18], Referring to his career as an actor and his passion for music, Bridges says, "I dug what an actor did, but it took me a while to feel it, to truly appreciate the craft and the preparation. [18][19], Bridges had a notable guest part in "The Living Legend" for Battlestar Galactica (1978) and went to Australia to make Shimmering Light (1978) with Beau. Pre-50s Western Blu-Ray News #280: Canyon Passage(1946). Theyre all presented full-frame, though three (the post-1953 titles) played theaters cropped to widescreen. Canyon Passage (1946) Bridges' last roles were in Mafia! Not the best time to receive a book youre really excited about. and also worked in the hotel business. He had a good role in Home of the Brave (1949). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Details: Screen legend Charlton Heston (Touch of Evil, The Big Country) stars as rugged adventurer Harry Steele in Secret of the Incas, a thrilling action yarn breathtakingly shot at Machu Picchu. [9] In 1976, he starred as the protagonist Jack Prescott in the first remake of King Kong, opposite Jessica Lange. Heres a good one coming from the fine folks at Panamint Cinema Jacques Tourneurs first Western, Canyon Passage (1946). Reading became very, verydifficult. In Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) Bridges is the pilot of the plane in the "heaven" scene. Kirk Douglas celebrated his 103rd birthday in 2019 and has never been charged with a crime. You don't know the first thing about living. Starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Otto Kruger, Lon Chaney, Jr., Harry Morgan, Ian MacDonald, Lee Van Cleef, Sheb Wooley. [9] During the performance, Bridges inadvertently used profanity while ad-libbing. Both the film and Bridges' performance as Rooster Cogburn, were critically praised. On March 10, 1998, Bridges died of natural causes at the age of 85.[26]. Bridges is one of the youngest actors ever to be nominated for an Academy Award (1972, age 22, Best Supporting Actor, The Last Picture Show), and one of the oldest ever to win (winning the Best Actor in 2010 at age 60 for Crazy Heart). Like the others, he carried a blanket roll, a proficient gun and a dedication to a new chapter in American history, the opening of the west." This vocal prologue, set to the visual opening of "The Loner", Lloyd Bridges (as Coulton), on a beautiful, raring black stallion with the stirring theme music of Jerry Goldsmith played by Lionel He is a three-time Emmy, two-time Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee. (1956). He guest starred on shows such as The Love Boat (1981), Loving (1983), and Matt Houston (1983) and continued to make TV movies like Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice (1982), Grace Kelly (1983) and Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? Bridges was in "The Long Way Home" for Goodyear Playhouse (1953), and appeared in The Kid from Left Field (1953) and City of Bad Men (1953) for Fox. Bridges guest starred on Suspense ("Her Last Adventure") and Schlitz Playhouse ("This Plane for Hire"), and had support roles in Plymouth Adventure (1952) and The Sabre and the Arrow (1953). Lloyd Bridges Carrying those double tanks around all the time got to be a little rough on me. Posted in 1950, A Night At The Movies, Edwin L. Marin, Lloyd Bridges, Randolph Scott, Ruth Roman, Warner Bros., Zachary Scott on March 18, 2021| He could be seen in The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941), They Dare Not Love (1941), Doctor's Alibi (1941), Blue Clay (1941), Our Wife (1941), and I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island (1941). For the album, see, Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, List of awards and nominations received by Jeff Bridges, List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees, "Jeff Bridges | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica", "Actress Dorothy Bridges dies, Mother of Beau and Jeff Bridges was 93", "Dorothy Bridges dies at 93; 'the hub' of an acting family", "100 Essential Male Film Performances: Part 4 From the Page to the Screen", "Fearless A movie masterpiece about transcendence", "Jeff Bridges Shaves Head, Talks Iron Man", "Jeff Bridges Accepts Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award", "CMT: News: Jeff Bridges signs to Blue Note Records", "Video: Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges Watch Austin City Limits Online PBS Video", "Jeff Bridges Lulls Listeners to Bed With New Album 'Sleeping Tapes', "Jeff Bridges On Zen Buddhism And 'The Big Lebowski', "Jeff Bridges On The Zen Message In 'The Big Lebowski', "If Lebowski Calls, Will You Be in? For TV he appeared in Alice in Wonderland (1985), Dress Gray (1986), and North and South, Book II (1986). Produced by Leonard Goldstein California at Los Angeles. [10] Although the slip of the tongue generated hundreds of complaints, the episode won a Robert E. Sherwood Television Award, with Bridges' slip being defended even by some members of the clergy. He grew up in various Northern But thats exactly when Mark Thomas McGees Talks Cheap, Actions Expensive: The Films Of Robert L. Lippert, from BearManor Media, turned up in my mailbox. In 1973, he starred as Junior Jackson in The Last American Hero, a film based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson. She could have taken the train to her destination and not gone through Dodge. He returned to TV movies: The Force of Evil (1978), Telethon (1978), The Great Wallendas (1978) and The Critical List (1978). Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 - March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. In 1982, he voiced the character of Prince Lr in the animated film The Last Unicorn, and in that role sang on two songs, including a duet with Mia Farrow. Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 9.92 Ounces Media Format : Box set, Full Screen, NTSC Run time : 660 minutes Release date : September 13, 2016 Actors : Lloyd Bridges Studio : Shout Factory ASIN : B01IHSM0HW Country of Origin : USA Number of discs : 4 The charge was this: send in your list of favorite 50s Westerns DVD releases for 2014, along with a few 50s Westerns that you discovered this year. In this instance , the use of "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" is more historically accurate. Knocked the coon-dog crap right outta me.**. Superman And The Mole Men (1951). Produced by the Color Corporation Of America, it was probably done in theSuperCineColor process. All four pictures boast nice, clean transfers. He had a support role in The Happy Ending (1969) directed by Richard Brooks. Shes also in Calhouns The Hired Gun, from the same year. (1991), and Jane Austen's Mafia! Gunsmoke is an American Western television series developed by Charles Marquis Warren and based on the radio program of the same name. His. In addition, he was a regular cast member in the Rod Serling western series The Loner, which lasted one season from 1965 to 1966, canceled due to ratings, despite solid reviews and several scripts by Rod Serling, over the show being too adult and realistic. House Of The Damned (1963). 8 Comments . Shane (1953, Blu-ray, Eureka) He doesn't exactly escape the notice of . Shout Factory has done us all a huge favor, pulling four 50s Westerns from the MGM/UA/Fox libraries featuring no less than George Montgomery, Rory Calhoun and the mighty Joel McCrea and offering them at a great price. Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Posted in 1957, Andy Devine, Audie Murphy, Ben Johnson, Brian Donlevy, Brian Keith, Dan Duryea, DVD/Blu-Ray News, Harry Carey Jr., Jack Arnold, Jack Elam, Jacques Tourneur, Jay C. Flippen, Jeff Chandler, Jimmy Stewart, Kino Lorber, Lloyd Bridges, Maureen O'Hara, Post-1959, Pre-1950, Robert J. Wilke, Royal Dano, Universal (International), Ward Bond on January 2, 2020| The story goes that Dale Robertson stayed away from acting classes in the early days of his career, and theres a naturalism to his work that serves his Westerns well. Lloyd Bridges was well known for starring as Mike Nelson on the TV show Sea Hunt which both Jeff and Beau appeared on. That studio kept him on for Strange Confession (1945), an Inner Sanctum mystery. It may have been extremely popular during its run, but in 1967, Gunsmoke was on the verge being canceled by CBS. When he shoots one of his gang members in the back just for the reward, he takes the body into Dodge to Matt Dillon who isn't as ready as he thought to give him his bounty. It was Witneys favorite of his own pictures, and its pretty easy to see why hed be partial to it. At Doc's birthday the patrons of the Longhorn sing "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow." On his way to Hays on marshal business, he is met on the trail by her and she persuades him help her reach the fort. Showdown At Boot Hill (1958). Lets hope this is the first of many. [12] In 1994, he starred as Lt. Jimmy Dove in the action film Blown Away, opposite Tommy Lee Jones and Forest Whitaker. Hear Bridges on "Suspense," Monday night, at 10 p.m., with an encore performance at 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 Gunsmoke: "Jesse," 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Sunday Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: "Morning. For me, this fourth volume is the best which makes it plenty great indeed. Starring Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc, Ward Bond, Hoagy Carmichael, Andy Devine, Lloyd Bridges. He had the lead in the low budget Wetbacks (1956) and a support role in The Rainmaker (1956). 1. That's all five decades in the past now. Bridges was in heavy demand for TV movies such as The Love War (1970), Lost Flight (1970), Do You Take This Stranger? [13][14] In 1998, he starred as what is arguably his most iconic role, The Dude, in the Coen brothers' film The Big Lebowski.[9]. The series originally aired for four seasons, with 155 episodes produced. Bridges starred in a short-lived series, Capital News (1990), for ABC. Run Of The Arrow (1957, DVD, Warner Archive) The Strand in Hartford, Connecticut, May 1950. (1971), A Tattered Web (1971), and The Deadly Dream (1971). Bridges served on the advisory board of the Los Angeles Student Film Institute.[22][23]. Joan Weldon is wasted in a nothing part, but Carolyn Craig whos in a couple of my favorite films, Fury At Showdown (1957) and House On Haunted Hill (1959) has a nice scene at the end of the picture. Lloyd Bridges died at age 85 of natural causes on March 10, 1998. Thankfully though, William Paley, who was the network's president at the time, was a big fan (along with his wife) and didn't want it to end. [46][47] They also have a granddaughter, Grace (born March 31, 2011), from Isabelle. On TV Bridges performed in "Broadway Trust" for Crossroads (1955), "The Dark Fleece" and "Edge of Terror" for Climax! Fort Massacre (1958) Joel McCrea plays way against type. A solid Robert Mitchum Western, with the added punch of a terrific 1.85 hi-def transfer. Posted in Andy Devine, Brian Donlevy, Dana Andrews, DVD/Blu-Ray News, Jacques Tourneur, Kino Lorber, Lloyd Bridges, Pre-1950, Susan Hayward, Universal (International), Ward Bond on June 12, 2019| Gunsmoke, which lasted a whopping 20 seasons, was obviously the juggernaut, finishing in the top 10. Legendary actor Lloyd Bridges was better known for his role as former United States Navy frogman Mike Nelson on the '50s series "Sea Hunt." He passed away in 1998, but his three children maintain his legacy alive. (1998) and Meeting Daddy (2000). Robinson (a real-life wrestler-turned-actor) is idolized by the young boy. 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See production, box office & company info, (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited), Janss Conejo Ranch, Thousand Oaks, California, USA. With the iconic Barbara Stanwyck as its lead, The Big Valley developed a loyal audience and magazine covers but modest ratings. In 1969, he played Job Corps crew member Cal Baker in the Lassie TV series episode entitled "Success Story". Director Andrew V. McLaglen Writers Kathleen Hite Norman MacDonnell (based on the radio series created by) John Meston (based on the radio series created by) Stars James Arness Dennis Weaver McCloud: Our Man in the Harem. Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. (January 15, 1913 - March 10, 1998) was an American television, radio, voice, stage, and movie actor who is mostly known for his role as Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt [1] and for being the father of Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges. Bridges also made several episodes of Zane Grey Theatre including "Time of Decision" (1957) and "Wire" (1958). Panhandle (1948) This terrific Rod Cameron picture, directed by Lesley Selander, was released a few years ago as part of VCIs Darn Good Western Volume 1. Mark Stevens is a tortured, evil bandit pursued by McCrea, as a Wells Fargo agent, through and around Old Tucson. [50], In 1984, Bridges and other entertainment industry leaders founded the End Hunger Network aimed at encouraging, stimulating and supporting action to end childhood hunger. Lloyd Bridges Bear Valley is the hidden treasure of the Sierra. This article is about the American actor. [4], Bridges and his siblings were raised in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. 41 Comments . The movie itself, while its no masterpiece, has been unjustly maligned. First, thanks to everyone who sent in their picks we had a larger turnout this year. He did "The People Next Door" for CBS Playhouse (1968). This has been available elsewhere for a while, but this will be a great opportunity to experience its eye-popping Technicolor in high definition.Remember what a great job Panamintdid withAbilene Town (1946)? He was 85. Roger Ebert | 2010-11-28. His five Westerns The Silver Whip (1953), City Of Bad Men, A Day Of Fury (1956), Canyon River (1956) and Bullwhip (1958) are perfect examples of what a medium-budget studio Western could be. In 2011, Bridges was posthumously named as one of six recipients that year two of whom are his sons Beau and Jeff of the Lone Sailor Award, which honors former Coast Guard servicemen who forged successful careers as civilians.[27][28]. Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend (1957) Its not a stupendous Randolph Scott movie, but its a Randolph Scott movie and Warner Archive has it shining like a black and white, 1.85 diamond. Cocaine: One Man's Seduction . He returned to lead roles with Secret Service Investigator (1948) at Republic Pictures, and 16 Fathoms Deep (1948) for Monogram Pictures. He also did a special Marineland Carnival (1962). Bridges starred in some TV movies, The Silent Gun (1969), and Silent Night, Lonely Night (1969). When he shoots one of his gang members in the back just for the reward, he takes the body into Dodge to Matt Dillon who isn't as ready as he Loy has always felt he could do what he pleased. One of the greatest Western stars goes out on a high note, even if it is a low-budget one. Navy Wife. He appeared on stage in Suzanna and the Elders (1940). After death "the Kid" returns to kill off all of those who sentenced him to be hanged. For his contribution to films, he was presented with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2019. "I'm living my teenage dream," Jeff Bridges says gleefully, hoisting a Gibson acoustic guitar over his head in a one-armed victory salute as a Las Vegas crowd cheers. Bridges returned to leads in The Tall Texan (1953) for Lippert Pictures. Missouri: Pappas House (1960-1964) One of three Frank Lloyd Wright houses in St. Louis, this home sits in a secluded area on three acres of land. 5 Comments . The boy (Jonathan Ashmore) lives with his mother above a tailor's shop where she works. Among other honors, Bridges was a two-time Emmy Award nominee. Its got a great cast (Ward Bond is terrific and very scary) and incredible Technicolor photography from Edward Cronjager, who also shot Langs Western Union (1941). You act like it's something that starts in the future somewheres. We have estimated Lloyd Bridges's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Bridges played significant roles in several mini-series, including Roots, and How the West Was Won. His last regular TV series was Harts of the West (19931994). They put me on a horse, and I was on a horse for 35 years.*. American actor Lloyd Bridges with his sons Beau and Jeff on a western film set, circa 1975. He did a TV movie The Valley of Decision (1960), "Death of the Temple Bay" for The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1961), "Who Killed Julie Greer?" Theres a blemish here and there, but the Technicolor is as eye-popping as youd expect and the audio is impressive. Now that my new glasses are in, Imreading it a second time. More and more, just a few canonical classics, such as Michael Curtiz's "Casablanca" (1942) or Victor Fleming's "Gone With The Wind" (1939), are representing the entire output of an era to a new generation that knows little of the past, and is encouraged by popular media to live only in the eternal present. He had the lead in a horse movie, Prince of the Blue Grass (1954) and returned to England to make Third Party Risk (1954) for Hammer Films. Bridges returned to Broadway as a replacement for the lead in Cactus Flower (1967). He also gave a stage actor named Leo Gordon his first film work. DVD Review: Movies 4 You Western Classics (Gun Belt, The Lone Gun, Gunsight Ridge, Ride Out ForRevenge). Jeffrey Leon Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor. Movies. This study of modern-day rodeo cowboys starring Robert Mitchum, Susan Haywood and Arthur Kennedy comes from the heart of that period. As for the rest, well, happy hunting. Bridges had a support role in Frank Borzage's Moonrise (1948) then was the lead in Hideout (1949) for Republic. (1980), a spoof of disaster films. Born January 15, 1913 Died March 10, 1998 (85) Add to list Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys 2 wins & 4 nominations total Photos 138 Known for Hot Shots! 6ft in (184.2 cm) Peak height was 6ft 1 (186.7 cm) American actor best known for roles in films such as The Big Lebowski, Arlington Road, Iron Man, TRON, The Last Picture Show, King Kong (1976), True Grit, Starman, The Vanishing, Crazy Heart and Blown Away. [9] He next co-starred in the 1972 gritty boxing film Fat City, directed by John Huston. It was a fake ring and they didnt have any give in it. At age 17 he toured with his father in a stage production of Anniversary Waltz, and then moved to New York City, where he studied acting at the Herbert Berghof Studio. In 2016, Bridges appeared in the film Hell or High Water, for which he received his seventh Academy Award nomination. All that remains of the old fort is the Fort Wallace cemetery. Bridges' last film, Jane Austen's Mafia!, which came out the year of his death, bears a dedication to him. farberware deep fryer magnetic power cord; dauntless best beginner repeater build; hothouse flower book series in order; "Gunsmoke" was on the air for 20 years, one of the longest-running TV shows ever. Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, John Russell and Denver Pyle co-star. 28 Comments . If you're interested, you actually have the chance . The series ran for 20 seasons, making it the longest-running Western in television history. (1991). Arrived quick, packaged well, no broken cases nor damaged DVD's. It should probably be "Old Man". Bridges had some support roles in independent films, A Walk in the Sun (1945), and Abilene Town (1946). (The same goes for his previous books on Roger Corman and AIP.). Bridges' Sea Hunt character Mike Nelson was also portrayed as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and sometimes appeared in uniform. Director Of Photography: Charles G. Clarke, ASC [48] He has learned Transcendental Meditation. He started his career as a contract performer for Columbia Pictures, appearing in films such as Sahara (1943), A Walk in the Sun (1945), Little Big Horn (1951) and High Noon (1952). Youll find the story behind all that in an old post. The undersea adventure classic TV series "Sea Hunt" is briefly discussed. 22 Comments . Yes. The Fly (1958). Barbara Lord (in real life, the mother of Patrick 'Puddy' Warburton of the "Seinfeld" series) is terrific as the beautiful young woman who won't take 'no' for an answer. Some celebrities even got their starts before going on to bigger things. If Jones had made more Westerns, Im sure wed be grouping him with directors like George Sherman, Gordon Douglas and Phil Karlson. The rest of this episode is primarily about Matt and Sarah on the trail and is pure dynamite. [15], Bridges starred in the eponymous CBS anthology series The Lloyd Bridges Show (19621963) (produced by Aaron Spelling) which included appearances by his sons Beau and Jeff.[16]. Much of the film was shot on the Fox lot, with the titles and opening scene making good use of Vasquez Rocks. [5], He left Columbia Pictures during World War II to enlist in the United States Coast Guard. 11. Harmon Jones directs. Starring Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc, Hoagy Carmichael, Ward Bond, Andy Devine, Lloyd Bridges. He returned to television for a role as a former CIA operative in the FX series The Old Man (2022). Posted in 1953, 1954, 1957, Dorothy Malone, DVD reviews, releases, TV, etc., George Montgomery, George Sherman, Joel McCrea, John Ford, Lloyd Bridges, Ray Nazarro, Rory Calhoun, United Artists on April 30, 2013| Bridges appeared with Jeff in Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1987) and was in She Was Marked for Murder (1988), for TV. On January 15, 2010, Bridges performed the song "I Don't Know" from Crazy Heart on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Jack Young: I doubled Lloyd Bridges on that. Koch out of Germany is treating us (or those of us with aRegion B player) to some great Universal 50s Westerns on Blu-ray. Bridges also guest starred on Ned and Stacey. Canyon Passagewas Jacques Tourneurs first Western and first film in color. did chris darden and marcia get together; west chester memorial hospital; oasis bar and grill arizona grand; He voiced the character Big Z in the animated picture Surf's Up. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lloyd_Bridges&oldid=1139129780, Male actors from the San Francisco Bay Area, University of California, Los Angeles alumni, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary officers, United States Coast Guard personnel of World War II, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles needing additional references from September 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Train Conductor Charlie, Susie's 1st Husband, Otis / Adam Shepherd / Sen. Guthrie / Jonathan Tatum / Various characters, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 14:40. [16] In July 2008, at the San Diego Comic-Con International, he appeared in a teaser, reprising his 1982 fan favorite role of Kevin Flynn for Tron: Legacy, shot as concept footage for director Joseph Kosinski; this developed into a full 3D feature release in 2010. Bridges was in Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990) then reprised his comedy career with a supporting role in Hot Shots! "[50][51], Bridges also announced he contracted COVID-19 while in treatment and which he fought for almost five weeks. Posted in Beverly Garland, Books, Charles Bronson, Coleen Gray, Forrest Tucker, John Agar, John Ireland, Lippert/Regal, Lloyd Bridges, Mara Corday, Margia Dean, Marie Windsor, Maury Dexter, Roger Corman, Sam Fuller, Scott Brady, Theaters, VCI Entetainment on May 28, 2014| CAST: Rory Calhoun, Gloria Grahame, Lloyd Bridges, Vince Edwards. Bridges himself claims 6ft 2. Directed by Ray Nazarro Lloyd Bridges' Bit Part In 3 Stooges Comedy "They Stooge To Conga" (1943) Porfle Popnecker 47.7K subscribers Subscribe 32 4.7K views 4 years ago Lloyd Bridges eventually hit the big time. technical foul in basketball; nightlife in prague 2021; new buildings in singapore 2021; shore road, greenwich, ct; american dental staten island. Lloyd Bridges and my husband Larry were always very close friends. I didn't have enough maturity for a leading man. When he shoots one of his gang members in the back just for the reward, he takes the body into Dodge to Matt Dillon who isn't as ready as he thought to give him his bounty.Loy has always felt he could do what he pleased. The 10 Longest Floating Bridges in the World 2018 02 20. The Rare Breed (1966) Beulah Archuletta, Look in The Searchers, can be seen in a couple shots. Fort Wallace (where Matt and Sarah are going) was actually a real US Fort from 1865-1882. Producer Gene Roddenberry, who worked with Bridges on Sea Hunt, reportedly offered Bridges the role of Captain Kirk on Star Trek before the part went to William Shatner. 26 Apr 1989, Learn how and when to remove this template message, From Russia to Hollywood: The 100-Year Odyssey of Chekhov and Shdanoff, The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, http://www.uscg.mil/history/faqs/lloydbridges.asp, "Actor's Slip Of Tongue Keeps TV Viewers Arguing", "Dorothy Bridges dies at 93; 'the hub' of an acting family", "Lone Sailor Award recipient: Beau Bridges", "Navy Memorial Hosts 24th Annual Lone Sailor Awards Dinner", "CTVA US Anthology "Tales of the Unexpected" (Quinn Martin/NBC)(1977)", MarchApril 2004 United World, "publication of the Coalition for a Democratic World Government, News and Views. Bridges had small uncredited roles in the films Freshman Love (1936) and Dancing Feet (1936). He clearly understood the importance of a strong cast and filled this one with pros like Frank Ferguson, John Doucette and Don Haggerty. These Regalscope movies look great in their original aspect ratio, and for my money, this is the best of the bunch. Bridges comes from a prominent acting family and appeared on the television series Sea Hunt (19581960) alongside his father Lloyd and brother Beau. Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. He began taking photographs on film sets during Starman at the suggestion of co-star Karen Allen in 1984, with his favorite camera, a Widelux F8 that his wife bought him. Pre-50s Westerns Blu-ray News #215: Canyon Passage(1946). TV Shows. In Hollywood he had an uncredited role in Northwest Passage (1940). The Nebraskan. [9] He also starred in the 2005 Terry Gilliam film Tideland, his second with the director (the first being 1991's The Fisher King alongside Robin Williams). The star is located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. The same year, he released an ambient/spoken-word album entitled Sleeping Tapes. An Emmy and Golden Globe award winner, actor Beau Bridges - the eldest son of actor Lloyd Bridges and brother of Jeff Bridges - developed into an Son of Lloyd Bridges and Doro was lloyd bridges ever on gunsmokewas lloyd bridges ever on gunsmokewas lloyd bridges ever on gunsmoke James Arness: Then In the '50s and '60s, the name "Matt Dillon" didn't refer to a brat pack member. He was in the TV movie Cross of Fire (1989).[20]. At Universal he was Howard Duff's friend in Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949), again for Sherman. He was the father of four children, including the actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges. Bridges had a (then) rare comedy role on Here's Lucy with "Lucy's Big Break" (1972). 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