Beau Bridges
Born December 09, 1941 (Age: 84)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor and director. He is a three-time Emmy, two-time Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 7, 2003, for his contributions to the television industry. He is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and elder brother of fellow actor Jeff Bridges. In 1948, he had an uncredited role in Force of Evil, and No Minor Vices, while in 1949, he played in the film The Red Pony. In the 1962–1963 television season, he and his brother, Jeff, appeared on their father's series, The Lloyd Bridges Show. He appeared in other television series too, including National Velvet (1962), The Fugitive (1963), Bonanza (1967), Mr. Novak (1963), and The Loner (1966). He appeared in such feature films during that time as The Landlord (1970), The Other Side of the Mountain (1975), Greased Lightning (1977), Norma Rae (1979), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), and The Hotel New Hampshire (1984). In 1989, in perhaps his best-known role, he starred in The Fabulous Baker Boys. In the 1993–94 television season, he appeared with his father in the 15-episode series Harts of the West. In 1998, he starred as Judge Bob Gibbs in the one-season Maximum Bob on ABC. He had a recurring role in the Showtime series Beggars and Choosers (1999–2000). In 2001, he guest-starred as Daniel McFarland, in two episodes in Will & Grace. From 2002 to 2003, he took on the role of Senator Tom Gage in The Agency. In January 2005, he was cast as Major General Hank Landry in Stargate SG-1. He also played the character in five episodes of the spin-off series Stargate Atlantis, as well as the two direct to DVD films Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum, both in 2008. In 2005, he guest-starred as Carl Hickey in My Name Is Earl; later, his character became recurring. He received a 2007 Emmy Award nomination for his performance. In 2009, he guest-starred as Eli Scruggs on the 100th episode of Desperate Housewives and received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance. In 2011, he guest-starred in Brothers and Sisters, and in Franklin & Bash. In 2012, he took on the role of J.B. Biggley in the hit revival of the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In 2013, he became a major character on the CBS television show The Millers. He has had several roles in movies since then including Underdog Kids (2015), and Lawless Range (2016). He has also had guest roles on the shows Masters of Sex (2013–2016) and Code Black (2016).
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor and director. He is a three-time Emmy, two-time Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 7, 2003, for his contributions to the television industry. He is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and elder brother of fellow actor Jeff Bridges.
In 1948, he had an uncredited role in Force of Evil, and No Minor Vices, while in 1949, he played in the film The Red Pony. In the 1962–1963 television season, he and his brother, Jeff, appeared on their father's series, The Lloyd Bridges Show. He appeared in other television series too, including National Velvet (1962), The Fugitive (1963), Bonanza (1967), Mr. Novak (1963), and The Loner (1966). He appeared in such feature films during that time as The Landlord (1970), The Other Side of the Mountain (1975), Greased Lightning (1977), Norma Rae (1979), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), and The Hotel New Hampshire (1984).
In 1989, in perhaps his best-known role, he starred in The Fabulous Baker Boys. In the 1993–94 television season, he appeared with his father in the 15-episode series Harts of the West. In 1998, he starred as Judge Bob Gibbs in the one-season Maximum Bob on ABC. He had a recurring role in the Showtime series Beggars and Choosers (1999–2000).
In 2001, he guest-starred as Daniel McFarland, in two episodes in Will & Grace. From 2002 to 2003, he took on the role of Senator Tom Gage in The Agency. In January 2005, he was cast as Major General Hank Landry in Stargate SG-1. He also played the character in five episodes of the spin-off series Stargate Atlantis, as well as the two direct to DVD films Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum, both in 2008. In 2005, he guest-starred as Carl Hickey in My Name Is Earl; later, his character became recurring. He received a 2007 Emmy Award nomination for his performance. In 2009, he guest-starred as Eli Scruggs on the 100th episode of Desperate Housewives and received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance.
In 2011, he guest-starred in Brothers and Sisters, and in Franklin & Bash. In 2012, he took on the role of J.B. Biggley in the hit revival of the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In 2013, he became a major character on the CBS television show The Millers. He has had several roles in movies since then including Underdog Kids (2015), and Lawless Range (2016). He has also had guest roles on the shows Masters of Sex (2013–2016) and Code Black (2016).
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Filmography
Dreamin' Wild
2023
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as Don Emerson Sr.
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Age: 81
The Mountain Between Us
2017
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as Walter
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Age: 75
No Image
The Wandering Man’s Burden: Making The Loner
2016
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as Self
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Age: 74
Hit & Run
2012
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as Clint Perrkins
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Age: 70
The Descendants
2011
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as Cousin Hugh
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Age: 69
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
2011
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as Self
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Age: 69
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
2009
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as Self
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Age: 67
Max Payne
2008
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as BB Hensley
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Age: 66
Stargate: The Ark of Truth
2008
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as Maj. Gen. Henry Landry
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Age: 66
07 Spaceys
2007
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as
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Age: 65
The Good German
2006
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as Colonel Muller
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Age: 65
Charlotte's Web
2006
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as Dr. Dorian
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Age: 64
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
2005
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as Marty Rance
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Age: 63
Debating Robert Lee
2004
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as Mr. Lee
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Age: 62
Sightings: Heartland Ghost
2002
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as Derek
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Age: 60
We Were the Mulvaneys
2002
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as Michael Mulvaney, Sr.
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Age: 60
The Christmas Secret
2000
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as Nick
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Age: 59
Songs In Ordinary Time
2000
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as Omar Duvall
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Age: 58
Meeting Daddy
2000
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as Larry Branson
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Age: 58
Sordid Lives
2000
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as G.W. Nethercott
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Age: 58
Common Ground
2000
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as Father Leon
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Age: 58
The Defenders: Taking the First
1998
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as Don Preston
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Age: 56
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
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as Don Preston
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Age: 56
The Second Civil War
1997
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as Governor Jim Farley
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Age: 55
The Defenders: Payback
1997
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as Don Preston
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Age: 55
RocketMan
1997
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as Bud Nesbitt
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Age: 55
Jerry Maguire
1996
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as Matt Cushman (uncredited)
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Age: 55
Losing Chase
1996
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as Mr. Richard Phillips
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Age: 54
Hidden in America
1996
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as Bill
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Age: 54
The Uninvited
1996
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as Charles Johnson
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Age: 54
Nightjohn
1996
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as Clel Waller
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Age: 54
A Stranger to Love
1996
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as Allan Grant / Allan Grey
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Age: 54
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
1993
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as Terry Harper
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Age: 51
The Man with Three Wives
1993
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as Dr. Norman Grayson
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Age: 51
Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story
1993
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as Colonel Thomas A. Parker
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Age: 51
Sidekicks
1992
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as Jerry Gabrewski
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Age: 51
Wildflower
1991
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as Jack Perkins
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Age: 49
Married to It
1991
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as John Morden
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Age: 49
Without Warning: The James Brady Story
1991
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as James Brady
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Age: 49
UFO Cafe
1990
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as Arnold Zimmerman
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Age: 49
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
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as Self
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Age: 48
Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?
1990
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as Orville
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Age: 48
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
1990
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as Gerry Green
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Age: 48
Help Save Planet Earth
1990
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as Self
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Age: 48
The Wizard
1989
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as Sam
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Age: 48
The Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
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as Frank Baker
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Age: 47
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure
1989
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as Police Chief Richard Czech
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Age: 47
The Iron Triangle
1989
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as Capt. Keene
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Age: 47
Signs of Life
1989
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as John Alder
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Age: 47
Just Another Secret
1989
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as Jack Grant
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Age: 47
Seven Hours to Judgment
1988
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as John Eden
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Age: 46
The Wild Pair
1987
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as Joe Jennings
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Age: 46
The Killing Time
1987
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as Sam Wayburn
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Age: 45
Can A Guy Say No?
1986
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as Mr. Tauscher
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Age: 44
Vanessa in the Garden
1985
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as Theodore 'Teddy' Shearing
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Age: 44
The Hotel New Hampshire
1984
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as Win Berry
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Age: 42
Love Child
1982
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as Jack Hansen
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Age: 40
The Kid From Nowhere
1982
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as Bud Herren
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Age: 40
Honky Tonk Freeway
1981
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as Duane Hansen
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Age: 39
Silver Dream Racer
1980
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as Bruce McBride
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Age: 38
Norma Rae
1979
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as Sonny
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Age: 37
Stubby Pringle's Christmas
1978
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as Stubby Pringle
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Age: 37
Shimmering Light
1978
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as Kevin Pearse
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Age: 37
The President's Mistress
1978
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as Ben Morton
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Age: 36
The Four Feathers
1978
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as Harry Feversham
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Age: 36
Two-Minute Warning
1976
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as Mike Ramsay
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Age: 34
Medical Story
1975
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as Dr. Steve Drucker
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Age: 33
Lovin' Molly
1974
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as Johnny
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Age: 32
The Stranger Who Looks Like Me
1974
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as Chris Schroeder
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Age: 32
It's My Hobby
1974
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as Himself
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Age: 32
Are We Still Going to the Movies?
1974
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as
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Age: 32
What About McBride?
1974
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as
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Age: 32
Your Three Minutes Are Up
1973
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as Charlie
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Age: 31
The Man Without a Country
1973
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as Frederick Ingham
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Age: 31
Child's Play
1972
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as Paul Reis
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Age: 31
Hammersmith Is Out
1972
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as Billy Breedlove
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Age: 30
The Perfect Drug Film
1971
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as Narrator
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Age: 29
Gaily, Gaily
1969
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as Ben Harvey
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Age: 28
Village of the Giants
1965
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as Fred
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Age: 23
The Explosive Generation
1961
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as Stephen
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Age: 19
Force of Evil
1950
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as Frankie Tucker (uncredited)
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Age: 8