Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 – March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. He was the father of actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges.
He started his career as a contract performer for Columbia Pictures, appearing in films such as A Walk In The Sun, High Noon, Little Big Horn, and Sahara. On television, he is best remembered for starring in Sea Hunt from 1958 to 1961. By the end of his career, he re-invented himself and demonstrated a comedic talent in such parody films as Airplane!, Hot Shots!, and Jane Austen's Mafia!
Among other honors, Bridges was a two-time Emmy Award nominee. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fameon February 1, 1994.
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