James Bridges
Birth Name:
James Bridges
Birth Place:
Paris, Arkansas, United States
Profession
Writer, Actor, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- A theatre at the University of California, Los Angeles was named in his honor in 1999
- Received the Marquee award at the 1980 American Movie Awards for his work on "The China Syndrome․"
- 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
Awards
- 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'OrNominated
- 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