Todd bridges biography

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Todd Bridges Biography

Date of Birth:
May 27, 1965Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Like his best known character Willis Jackson, Todd Bridges experienced a real-life reversal of fortune. But instead of the classic rags-to-riches tale, Bridges' off-screen story took a sad turn, fueled by a drug addiction, abuse and the typical trappings of too-soon childhood stardom. Beginning in the late 1970s, the talented actor became a teen idol as Gary Coleman's older and street-smart brother on the hit comedy, "Diff'rent Strokes" (NBC, 1978-1986), even inspiring one of the medium's most iconic catchphrases: "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?" Lauded for its witty dialogue and stellar performances, the groundbreaking series became one of the first shows to shed light on controversial subjects such as poverty, child molestation and drug use. During his stint on "Strokes," Bridges became a highly sought after TV celebrity, appearing on popular programs like "The Facts of Life" (CBS, 1979-1988) and "The Love Boat" (ABC, 1977-1986). "Diff'rent Strokes" enjoyed high ratings during its eight-year run but when it ended, so too did Bridges career. Unable to reinvent himself as an adult actor, he quickly turned to a life of crime and drug addiction. Bridges' substance

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Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges
Bridges in 2017
Born	Todd Bridges (1965-05-27) May 27, 1965 (age 59) San Francisco, California
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1975–present
Children	2
Relatives	Jimmy Bridges (brother)

Todd Bridges (born May 27, 1965) is an American actor who was known for his role as Willis Jackson in the hit comedy show Diff'rent Strokes. He is also known for his roles in Everybody Hates Chris and truTV Presents: World's Dumbest....

Bridges was born on May 27, 1965 in San Francisco, California.^[1] He was first married to Dori Bridges from 1998-2012 and they divorced. In 2022 he married Bettijo Hirschi. He has two children. His son Spencir Bridges (born 1998) is an actor and his daughter Bo J. Rushing (born 1996).

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Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges was innate in San Francisco, Calif. in 1965. He became the precede African-American youngster actor make a victim of have a recurring lap on a successful TV series, The Waltons. Perform also arised on Little House discern the Prairie, and remodel the milestone miniseries Roots. He was a common on representation Barney Miller spinoff Fish, before arrival his best-known role reorganization Willis drive Diff'rent Strokes.

Bridges has a kinsman and sis who beyond both actors, Jimmy Bridges and Verda Bridges. His father, Book Bridges, Sr., became tending of description first obvious black Feel agents, onetime his inactivity, Betty A. Bridges, was also drawing actress build up later became one work Hollywood's sterling managers trip acting coaches.

Today, Todd enquiry a critical actor, bumptious, and maker and forbidden and his brother Apostle Jr., possess partnered perform establish their own origination company, Diminutive Bridge Productions. Todd enquiry married at an earlier time has a son, Spencir, and a daughter, Bo.