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Director, Actor
Born:
May 27, 1965 in San Francisco, CA
Biography:Actor Todd Bridges is probably best known as big brother Willis on the classic '80s sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. He was only 13 years old when he was cast in the series in 1978, though he had already cut his teeth in the world of television on shows like Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons. Even before that, Bridges had scored gigs in commercials, and his family had relocated from San Francisco to L.A. to support his young career when he was just six. He stayed with Diff'rent Strokes until 1986, when the series ended, and like a lot of child stars, Bridges had a hard time transitioning into the world of adult acting. He began to struggle with drug problems and trouble with the law, and the struggles forced the actor to move his career to the back burner as he battled to become free of addiction.

With time and work, however, Bridges did surmount his problems and emerged ready to take on the... Full Biography

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Todd Bridges and wife Dori
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Todd Bridges and wife Dori
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May 28, 2010, 2:16 PM EST
Troubled lives for child stars of `Diff'rent Strokes' had people talking of sitcom curse
May 28, 2010, 12:17 PM EST
Gary Coleman, child star of 1970s show "Diff'rent Strokes," dies after brain hemorrhage
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