Todd Bridges Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series for "Diff'rent Strokes" in 1983 and 1984
• Founded the Todd Bridges Youth Foundation, which provides computer training, sports, and acting courses to children in Los Angeles, in 1998
• Won a New York International Independent Film Festival Award for Best Actor for "Frankie D" in 2008
• His earliest roles include appearances in the TV series "Barney Miller" and the TV movie "Katherine," both in 1975
• Began appearing in magazine ads at the age of 4 and got his first acting job at the age of 9 in a Jell-O commercial
• His co-starring role as Loomis in "Fish," although short-lived, prompted producer Norman Lear to offer him his role in "Diff'rent Strokes․"
• Is a commentator on "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest․"
• Best known for his role as Willis Jackson in the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes․"
• Has made appearances on reality TV series like "Celebrity Boxing" in 2002 and "Fear Factor" in 2006
• Had a recurring role on the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" from 2005 to 2009