James Daniel "Jimmy" Bridges Jr. (born September 15, 1960 in San Francisco, California) is an American actor. He is the son of Betty A. Bridges, an actress, and James Bridges Sr. and the brother of Todd Bridges of Diff'rent Strokes and Verda Bridges. His three daughters, Penny Bae Bridges, Brooke Marie Bridges, and Rachel Bridges are all actresses.
Played college football at Northwestern with Sherman Augustus. After Sherman graduated James transfered to New Mexico State where some former high school teammates were playing.
Auditioned for the role of Willie Mays Hayes in Major League (1989).
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He and his brother, Todd Bridges, merged their production company, "Little Bridge Productions", with "DV Filmworks", a company owned by longtime friend, actor/producer Shashawnee Hall.
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Played in the Victory Adult Baseball League Championship game at Dodger Stadium, November 5, 2004, along with his teammates, brother actor Todd Bridges, actor Tony Grande, actor/writer Thomas Brooks, DP Dave Fox, actor Mike Kasem (son of Casey Kasem) and director/actor Steve Race.
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Had his first script optioned October 2004 by Nighthawk Studios in Utah.
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Created Little Bridge Productions in 1996 with his brother, actor Todd Bridges.
Has played organized baseball in the Pacific Coast League 18+ division in the summer and in the Foothill Mens Senior baseball League 30+ division in the winter for the last 6 years. Plays all infield and outfield positions and pitches, occasionally. His brother, actor Todd Bridges, plays on his winter league team, as a catcher. [2001]
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Tried out as a free agent Wide Receiver with the LA Rams and the Detroit Lions in the mid 80s
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