Actor

Beau Bridges: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 119
on screen: 1948–2025
box office: $274M
nomination: 1
average score: 64

Born: December 9, 1941 (age 84)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Full name: Lloyd Vernet Bridges III
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Director
Years active: 1948-present
Spouses: Julie Landfield, Wendy Treece
Children: 5

Known for

The Best Beau Bridges Movies

The highest-rated films Beau Bridges is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Camera (2024) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Beau Bridges's Career in Numbers

Beau Bridges's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Beau Bridges works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from No Minor Vices (1948) to Blue Eyed Girl (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Beau Bridges Movies by Decade

1940s 2
1960s 5
1970s 18
1980s 20
1990s 21
2000s 18
2010s 19
2020s 9

The 1990s were Beau Bridges's busiest decade, with 21 films.

Beau Bridges Movies by Genre

Drama 43
Comedy 16
Tv movie 16
Action 12
Sci-Fi 6
Romance 4
Mystery 3
Thriller 3
Biography 2
Documentary 2

Drama is the genre Beau Bridges has worked in most, with 43 films, ahead of comedy (16).

Beau Bridges Career Milestones

First film: No Minor Vices 1948
Biggest box office hit: Max Payne $87.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: Camera Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: Blue Eyed Girl 2025

119 credits

Beau Bridges Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Beau Bridges is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Beau Bridges Movies as an Actor

112

Beau Bridges in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Beau Bridges: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Beau Bridges: Nominated Outstanding Cast One Night in Miami

Biography

Who Is Beau Bridges?

Beau Bridges was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1941 and is 84 years old. Credited on films since 1948, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Lloyd Vernet 'Beau' Bridges III, born on December 9, 1941, has firmly established himself as a versatile American actor with a career that spans over seven decades. He is also known for his work as a film director. Born in Los Angeles, California, Beau was the son of actors Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Bridges. The nickname 'Beau' was given to him by his parents and is derived from Gone with the Wind. He is the elder brother to the well-known actor Jeff Bridges.

Bridges' acting career started remarkably early in 1948, initially having an uncredited appearance in the film Force of Evil. Subsequently, he featured in numerous television series and films throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. He became widely acknowledged for his outstanding performance in The Fabulous Baker Boys in 1989. Over the past decades, he has appeared in a multitude of television series and movies, playing diverse roles that highlight his range as an actor. Bridges recently played a major character on the CBS television show The Millers.

Internationally recognized for his contributions to film and television, his career is elevated with a three-time Emmy, two Golden Globe, and one Grammy award win, along with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Furthermore, he was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or Special more times than any other actor and won it twice.

Works with

Who Beau Bridges Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Beau Bridges shares the most films with. Jeff Bridges comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Bradley Walsh (4).

FAQ

Beau Bridges: Questions & Answers

How many movies Beau Bridges has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Beau Bridges been in?

Beau Bridges is credited on 119 films, from 1948 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Beau Bridges's highest-grossing movie?

Max Payne (2008) is Beau Bridges's biggest box office hit, with $87.1M worldwide, ahead of The Mountain Between Us (2017) ($62.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Beau Bridges's movies have made $274M.

Beau Bridges's biggest hits

What is the best Beau Bridges movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Beau Bridges's best-rated film is Camera (2024) with a score of 86, followed by All About Nina (2018) (75).

Best Beau Bridges movies, ranked

Has Beau Bridges won an Oscar?

Beau Bridges has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Beau Bridges has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Beau Bridges?

Beau Bridges is 84 years old, born on December 9, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Beau Bridges's newest movie?

The most recent film on Beau Bridges's filmography is Blue Eyed Girl (2025).

Who does Beau Bridges work with most often?

Beau Bridges shares the most films with Jeff Bridges (7 films), Bradley Walsh (4 films) and Brooke Shields (4 films).

The Best Beau Bridges Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 119 credits.

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