- 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.
- Father, with Barbara Bridges, of actresses Penny Bae Bridges, Brooke Marie Bridges and Rachel 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)
- Graduated from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, the same school Jody Watley, Keyshawn Johnson, Lamont Warren and Sparky Anderson attended.
- Rescues woman whose wheelchair tipped over while fishing. (April 13, 2001)
- Son of Betty A. Bridges.
- Auditioned for the role of Willie Mays Hayes in Major League (1989).
- Had three callbacks for Platoon (1986).
- Was put on tape for Mario Van Peebles for the role of Scotty Appleton in New Jack City (1991).
- 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.
- Got his real estate license in 2012.
- Created Little Bridge Productions in 1996 with his brother, actor Todd Bridges.
- Is also a massage therapist.
- Uncle of Spencir Bridges, Radd Prich, and Bo J. Bridges.
- Has one grandson named Elijah was born 2009.
- Brother of Zero Hubbard.
- Has one granddaughter: Lyris (b. 2021).
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