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James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. He is a two-time Oscar nominee: once for Best Original Screenplay for The China Syndrome and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Paper Chase .
James Bridges (1936-1993) was an American filmmaker who wrote and directed The China Syndrome, Perfect, The Paper Chase and more. He was nominated for two Oscars and won three awards.
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James Bridges (born February 3, 1936, Paris, Arkansas, U.S.—died June 6, 1993, Los Angeles, California) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director who was best known for The China Syndrome (1979) and Urban Cowboy (1980).
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James Bridges was a writer and actor who directed eight films, including The China Syndrome (1979) and Perfect (1985). He was a friend and mentor to Debra Winger and won an Edgar Award for his screenplay.
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- June 6, 1993
Jun 26, 2024 · Learn about James Bridges, an Arkansan who became a movie producer, director, and screenwriter. He wrote and directed The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy, and more.
Jun 7, 1993 · Writer-director James Bridges, whose films included “The China Syndrome,” “The Paper Chase” and “Urban Cowboy,” died Sunday at UCLA Medical Center. He was 57.
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Arkansas-born James Bridges made his way to Hollywood in 1956 with acting aspirations, and amassed small roles in genre fare before switching focus to writing after meeting actor/producer Norman Lloyd.
