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James Bridges Biography

Birth Name:James Bridges

Birth Place:Paris, Arkansas, United States

Profession Writer, Actor, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Received the Marquee award at the 1980 American Movie Awards for his work on "The China Syndrome․"
A theatre at the University of California, Los Angeles was named in his honor in 1999
Was heavily involved in performing arts while attending Arkansas State Teachers College
While struggling as an actor early in his career, he worked as a part-time ice cream salesman
Often creates films that deal with characters who must overcome obstacles or tragedy
Almost quit the production of "Urban Cowboy" because studio executives did not want Debra Winger to portray the female lead in the film
Starting in 1958, he was a longtime partner of actor Jack Larson

1964Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Adaptation: nominated
1966Edgar-Best Episode in a TV Series: winner
1971Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
1973Edgar-Best Television Feature or Miniseries: nominated
1974Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1974WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: nominated
1979Palme d'Or-: nominated
1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: nominated
1980Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1980Marquee-Best Screenplay: winner
1980BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
1980DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
1980Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
1980Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1980WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen: winner
1985Stinker Award-Worst Picture: nominated
1986Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: nominated