Todd Bridges

Birth Name:

Todd Anthony Bridges

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Producer

Founded the Todd Bridges Youth Foundation, which provides computer training, sports, and acting courses to children in Los Angeles, in 1998
Was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series for "Diff'rent Strokes" in 1983 and 1984
Won a New York International Independent Film Festival Award for Best Actor for "Frankie D" in 2008
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․"
His earliest roles include appearances in the TV series "Barney Miller" and the TV movie "Katherine," both in 1975
Best known for his role as Willis Jackson in the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes․"
Is a commentator on "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest․"
Had a recurring role on the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" from 2005 to 2009
Has made appearances on reality TV series like "Celebrity Boxing" in 2002 and "Fear Factor" in 2006

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