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James Bridges is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Producer American born on 3 february 1936 at Paris (USA)
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 — June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter and film director.
Bridges was born in Paris, Arkansas. He got his start as a writer for Alfred Hitchcock Presents after catching the attention of Norman Lloyd, a producer for the series. One of his episodes, An Unlocked Window, earned him a 1966 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Episode in a TV Series.
Bridges went on to write and direct a number of notable films, including The Baby Maker, The Paper Chase, September 30, 1955, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy, Perfect, and Bright Lights, Big City. Bridges was a mentor to actress Debra Winger.
From 1958 to 1993, his life partner was actor Jack Larson, best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Olsen in the TV series Adventures of Superman.
Bridges died in Los Angeles, California of cancer. The James Bridges Theater at University of California, Los Angeles was named in his honor in November 1999. Bridges was a faculty member there early in his career.
Simultanément, Bridges enchaîne les scénarios de plusieurs films remarquables : The Baby Maker, La Chasse aux diplômes, September 30, 1955, Le syndrome chinois, Urban Cowboy, Mike's Murder, Perfect et Les Feux de la nuit. Bridges sera le Pygmalion de l'actrice Debra Winger.
En 1990, on lui diagnostique un cancer de l'intestin. Il meurt à 57 ans d'une défaillance du foie à UCLA Medical Center le 6 juin 1993. Il est enterré au cimetière d'Oakwood dans sa ville natale de Paris (Arkansas).
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Nationality USA
Birth 3 february 1936 at Paris (USA)
Death 6 june 1993 (at 57 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Birth 3 february 1936 at Paris (USA)
Death 6 june 1993 (at 57 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 — June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter and film director.
Bridges was born in Paris, Arkansas. He got his start as a writer for Alfred Hitchcock Presents after catching the attention of Norman Lloyd, a producer for the series. One of his episodes, An Unlocked Window, earned him a 1966 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Episode in a TV Series.
Bridges went on to write and direct a number of notable films, including The Baby Maker, The Paper Chase, September 30, 1955, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy, Perfect, and Bright Lights, Big City. Bridges was a mentor to actress Debra Winger.
From 1958 to 1993, his life partner was actor Jack Larson, best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Olsen in the TV series Adventures of Superman.
Bridges died in Los Angeles, California of cancer. The James Bridges Theater at University of California, Los Angeles was named in his honor in November 1999. Bridges was a faculty member there early in his career.
Biography
Bridges a passé son enfance à Paris (Arkansas). À partir de 1958, il a vécu en couple avec l'acteur Jack Larson. Remarqué par le producteur Norman Lloyd, Bridges fait ses débuts de scénariste avec la série télévisée Alfred Hitchcock présente. L'un des épisodes de cette série, An Unlocked Window, lui vaut le prix Edgar 1966 de l'association des Mystery Writers of America pour le meilleur épisode dans une série télévisée.Simultanément, Bridges enchaîne les scénarios de plusieurs films remarquables : The Baby Maker, La Chasse aux diplômes, September 30, 1955, Le syndrome chinois, Urban Cowboy, Mike's Murder, Perfect et Les Feux de la nuit. Bridges sera le Pygmalion de l'actrice Debra Winger.
En 1990, on lui diagnostique un cancer de l'intestin. Il meurt à 57 ans d'une défaillance du foie à UCLA Medical Center le 6 juin 1993. Il est enterré au cimetière d'Oakwood dans sa ville natale de Paris (Arkansas).
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Filmography of James Bridges (18 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | White Hunter, Black Heart | Scriptwriter | |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Director | |
| 1986 | Begging for Love | Story | |
| 1985 | Perfect | Director, Scriptwriter, Producer | |
| 1984 | Mike's Murder | Director, Writer, Producer | |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Director, Scriptwriter | |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | Director, Scriptwriter | |
| 1978 | September 30, 1955 | Director, Writer | |
| 1973 | The Paper Chase | Director, Scriptwriter | |
| 1973 | Carola | Scriptwriter | |
| 1972 | Limbo | Scriptwriter | |
| 1972 | When Michael Calls | ||
| 1970 | The Baby Maker | Director, Writer | |
| 1970 | Colossus: The Forbin Project | ||
| 1968 | Faces | Actor | |
| 1966 | The Appaloosa | ||
| 1957 | Invasion of the Saucer-Men | Actor | Bobby |
| 1957 | Johnny Trouble | Actor | Ike |