Beau Bridges

Where to watch Beau Bridges

• Stargate SG-1TV Show · 1997

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).

Filmography

1. 2024Matlockas Howard 'Senior' Markston · 21 episodes
2. 2023Lessons in Chemistryas Harry Wilson · 3 episodes
3. 2022End of the Roadas Capt. JD Hammers
4. 2021Mr. Mayoras Adolphus Hass · 1 episode
5. 2020One Night in Miami...as Mr. Carlton
6. 2020Messiahas Edmund DeGuilles · 5 episodes
7. 2018Galvestonas Stan Ptitko
8. 2018All About Ninaas Larry Michaels
9. 2018Mosaicas Alan Pape · 6 episodes
10. 2017The Mountain Between Usas Walter
11. 2016Goliathas Roy Wheeler · 5 episodes
12. 2016Greenleafas Bob Whitmore · 5 episodes
13. 2015Bloodlineas Roy Gilbert · 10 episodes
14. 2014black-ishas Paul · 3 episodes
15. 2013Masters of Sexas Barton Scully · 21 episodes
16. 2013Edenas Bob
17. 2012Hit & Runas Clint Perrkins
18. 2012Columbus Circleas Dr. Raymond Fontaine
19. 2011Homelandas Ralph Warner · 4 episodes
20. 2011The Descendantsas Cousin Hugh
21. 2011Franklin & Bashas Leonard Franklin · 3 episodes
22. 2010My Girlfriend's Boyfriendas Uncle Logan
23. 2010Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Coveas Gus Grisby
24. 2009White Collaras Agent Kramer · 3 episodes
25. 2008Max Payneas BB Hensley
26. 2008Stargate: Continuumas Major General Hank Landry
27. 2008Stargate: The Ark of Truthas Maj. Gen. Henry Landry
28. 2006The Good Germanas Colonel Muller
29. 2006Charlotte's Webas Dr. Dorian
30. 2006Brothers and Sistersas Nick Brody · 5 episodes
31. 200610.5: Apocalypseas Paul Hollister · 2 episodes
32. 2005My Name Is Earlas Carl Hickey · 7 episodes
33. 2005The Closeras Detective George Andrews / Georgette · 1 episode
34. 2005Into the Westas Stephen Hoxie · 6 episodes
35. 2005The Ballad of Jack and Roseas Marty Rance
36. 2005American Dad!as Doctor / Lieutenant Thacker (voice) · 1 episode
37. 2004Desperate Housewivesas Eli Scruggs · 1 episode
38. 2004Stargate Atlantisas Hank Landry · 3 episodes
39. 200410.5as Paul Hollister · 2 episodes
40. 2002Everwoodas Daniel Sullivan · 1 episode
41. 1998Will & Graceas Daniel McFarland · 2 episodes
42. 1998The Wild Thornberrysas Hayden Adams (voice) · 1 episode
43. 1997RocketManas Bud Nesbitt
44. 1997Stargate SG-1as Hank Landry · 40 episodes
45. 1996Jerry Maguireas Matt Cushman (uncredited)
46. 1995The Outer Limitsas Dr. Simon Kress · 1 episode
47. 1992Sidekicksas Jerry Gabrewski
48. 1989The Wizardas Sam
49. 1989The Fabulous Baker Boysas Frank Baker
50. 1989Tales from the Cryptas Dr. Martin Fairbanks · 1 episode
51. 1985Amazing Storiesas Teddy Shearing · 1 episode
52. 1984Jeopardy!as Self · 1 episode
53. 1984The Hotel New Hampshireas Win Berry
54. 1979Norma Raeas Sonny
55. 1976Two-Minute Warningas Mike Ramsay
56. 1967The Incidentas Pfc. Felix Teflinger
57. 1962Combat!as Orville Putnam · 1 episode
58. 1959Bonanzaas Horace Perkins · 1 episode
59. 1955Gunsmokeas Jason · 1 episode
60. 1950Force of Evilas Frankie Tucker (uncredited)