Jimmy Bridges | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1936-02-03)February 3, 1936 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 1993(1993-06-06) (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Partner | Jack Larson (1958—1993; Bridges' death) |
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. He was a two-timeOscar nominee: once forBest Original Screenplay forThe China Syndrome and once forBest Adapted Screenplay forThe Paper Chase.
Bridges was born on February 3, 1936, inLittle Rock, Arkansas and grew up inParis, Arkansas.[1] His mother was Celestine Wiggins, his sister was Mary Ann Wiggins, and his life partner from 1958 until his death was actor, librettist, screenwriter, and producerJack Larson. Bridges got his start as a writer forAlfred Hitchcock Presents after catching the attention ofNorman Lloyd, a producer for the series.[2] One of his episodes, "An Unlocked Window", earned him a 1966Edgar Award from theMystery Writers of America for Best Episode in a TV Series.
Bridges went on to write and direct a number of notable films, includingThe Baby Maker;The Paper Chase;September 30, 1955;The China Syndrome;Urban Cowboy;Mike's Murder;Perfect; andBright Lights, Big City. Bridges was a mentor to actressDebra Winger.
In 1990, Bridges was diagnosed withintestinal cancer. He died of kidney failure at theUCLA Medical Center on June 6, 1993, at 57 years old. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in his hometown of Paris, Arkansas.[1][3][4]
TheJames Bridges Theater at the University of California, Los Angeles was named in his honor in November 1999.[5] Bridges was a faculty member there early in his career.
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Appaloosa | Yes | ||
| 1970 | Colossus: The Forbin Project | Yes | ||
| The Baby Maker | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1972 | Limbo | Yes | ||
| 1973 | The Paper Chase | Yes | Yes | |
| 1977 | September 30, 1955 | Yes | Yes | |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | Yes | Yes | |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Yes | Yes | |
| 1984 | Mike's Murder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1985 | Perfect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1986 | Palimos ng pag-ibig | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Yes | ||
| 1990 | White Hunter Black Heart | Yes |
TV writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Great Adventure | Episode "Go Down, Moses" |
| 1963–1965 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Episodes:
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| 1969 | The Flim-Flam Man | TV movie |
| 1972 | When Michael Calls | |
| 1973 | Carola | |
| 1985 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Episode "An Unlocked Window" |
| 1978–1986 | The Paper Chase | Episodes "The Paper Chase" and "The Seating Chart" |
| 2007 | SineSerye | Episode "Palimos ng pag-ibig" |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Invasion of the Saucer Men | Bobby | |
| Johnny Trouble | Ike | [2][6] | |
| 1957–1958 | Dragnet | Unnamed | Episodes "The Big License Plates" and "The Big Hype" |
| 1958 | Mackenzie's Raiders | Private Lewis | Episode "Mackenzie's Raiders" |
| Flight | Unnamed | Episode "Experiment Oxygen" | |
| Shirley Temple's Storybook | Unnamed | Episode "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" | |
| Joy Ride | Dirk | ||
| 1964 | Tarzan And Jane Regained... Sort Of | Lord of the forest | Andy Warhol film |
| 1968 | Faces | Extra |
