About Beau Bridges
Beau Bridges, born Lloyd Vernet Bridges on December 9, 1941, is an acclaimed American actor and director with a career spanning over seven decades. The son of actor Lloyd Bridges and elder brother of Jeff Bridges, Beau began his acting journey as a child with uncredited roles in films like 'Force of Evil' (1948) and 'The Red Pony' (1949). He gained early television experience during the 1962–63 season alongside his brother on 'The Lloyd Bridges Show' and appeared in popular series such as 'National Velvet,' 'The Fugitive,' 'Bonanza,' and 'Mr. Novak.' Bridges made his mark in films with notable roles in 'The Landlord' (1970), 'Norma Rae' (1979), and the critically acclaimed 'The Fabulous Baker Boys' (1989), arguably his best-known film role. His television career flourished with roles in series like 'Harts of the West,' 'Maximum Bob,' 'The Agency,' and as Major General Hank Landry in 'Stargate SG-1' and its related projects. He received Emmy nominations for performances in 'My Name Is Earl' (2007) and 'Desperate Housewives' (2009), further solidifying his reputation for nuanced acting. Beau’s versatility extended to Broadway with a role in the 2012 revival of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' and he continued to work steadily in TV and film with appearances in 'The Millers,' 'Masters of Sex,' and 'Code Black.' Throughout his distinguished career, Beau Bridges has earned three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Grammy Award, and garnered two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003 for his enduring contributions to television.
Movie Credits
Beau Bridges has appeared in 159 movies.
TV Credits
Beau Bridges has appeared in 84 shows.
