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Todd Bridges

  • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
  • Birthday: May 27, 1965

Like his best known character Willis Jackson, Todd Bridges experienced a real-life reversal of fortune. But instead of the classic rags-to-riches tale, Bridges' off-screen story took a sad turn, fueled by a drug addiction, abuse and the typical trappings of too-soon childhood stardom. Beginning in the late 1970s, the talented actor became a teen idol as Gary Coleman's older and street-smart brother on the hit comedy, "Diff'rent Strokes" (NBC, 1978-1986), even inspiring one of the medium's most iconic catchphrases: &quo…more

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  • 2007

    Joined the cast of the CW series, "Everybody Hates Chris" as Mr. Harris' (Antonio Fargas) nephew Monk

  • 2006

    Competed in the Fox reality show, "Skating with Celebrities"

  • 2002

    Cast in a recurring role in the award-winning daytime drama "The Young and The Restless"

  • 1999

    Wrote, directed, produced and starred in the biopic about his life, "Building Bridges"

  • 1989

    Charged with shooting a man in Los Angeles CA; imprisoned

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