- Born
- Birth nameJames Daniel Bridges Jr.
- Nicknames
- Jimbo
- Jelly
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Jimmy Bridges began his acting career in 1972 with a role in a commercial for "Bumble Bee Tuna". Since then, he has co-starred in numerous films and television shows with various well-known actors, such as Billy Bob Thornton in One False Move (1991). In 1994, he took his creative talents to another level when he established "Little Bridge Productions", a production company he formed and ran with his brother and best friend, actor Todd Bridges. During this time, Jimmy successfully co-directed, wrote and produced the full-length feature films: Big Ball'n (2007), Flossin (2001), Black Ball (2003) and Foster Babies (2007). He also produced the movie, Frankie D (2007), which received several awards at the New York Film Festival. Jimmy now serves as producer, writer and director at Predator Apex Productions, a production company he helped form with his brother Todd Bridges. Jimmy continues to act, direct and produce but his writing career has taken off significantly as he just finished co-writing, The Swedish Nomad, 40'N Still Single, The Dragon and wrote Sewer, The Prime Suspects (The Oskar Singer Story) and My Buddy Larry which are getting some serious reads around Hollywood.
- IMDb mini biography by: A. Nonymous
- SpousesAmy Beth Diamond(August 26, 2009 - December 10, 2019) (divorced, 2 children)Barbara Bridges(August 19, 1989 - August 5, 2009) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenMikai BridgesPaxton Bridges
- ParentsJimmy Bridges Sr.
- RelativesVerda Bridges(Sibling)Elijah Daniel Bridges(Grandchild)Spencir Bridges(Niece or Nephew)Bo J. Rushing(Niece or Nephew)Radd Prpich(Niece or Nephew)Zero Hubbard(Sibling)Lyrics(Grandchild)Todd Bridges(Sibling)Bo J. Bridges(Niece or Nephew)
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Pronounshe/him
- Sexual orientationStraight
- Tried out as a free agent Wide Receiver with the LA Rams and the Detroit Lions in the mid 80s
- Older brother of actress Verda Bridges and the actor Todd Bridges.
- Had his first script optioned October 2004 by Nighthawk Studios in Utah.
- 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.
- 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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