Todd Bridges
Biography
Todd Anthony Bridges, born May 27, 1965, in San Francisco, California, is an American actor. He is best known for playing Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. Bridges also appeared in a recurring role as Monk on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Between 2008 and 2013 he served as a commentator on the television series World's Dumbest..., a program that aired on TruTV. His career includes more than one hundred credited appearances across film and television. Bridges’ work spans acting and commentary, reflecting a long‑standing presence in American television since the 1970s.
Career overview
Todd Anthony Bridges was born on May 27, 1965, in San Francisco, California. He began his career as a child actor and achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. The role made him a familiar face on American television and established him as a prominent young performer in the 1980s.
After Diff'rent Strokes, Bridges continued to work in television, taking on a recurring role as Monk on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. In addition to his acting work, he expanded into commentary, serving as a commentator on the series World's Dumbest... from 2008 through 2013. His contributions to that program demonstrated his versatility beyond scripted performance.
Throughout his career, Bridges has accumulated more than one hundred credited appearances across film and television, reflecting a sustained presence in the entertainment industry. His body of work spans from early sitcom success to later recurring roles and commentary, illustrating a long‑term commitment to acting and television production.
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Full Filmography
109 titles- Skate to Hell (2026) as Dutch
- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self
- Saint Clare (2025) as Corky
- Gary (2024) as Self
- Angel with a Gun (2024)
- Christmas in the Friendly Skies (2024) as Darnell
- Letting Loose the Hounds (2023) as Dentist
- Thursday the 12th (2023) as Daryl
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self
- Celebrity Beef (2022)
- Sally Floss: Digital Detective (2022) as Phillip Hone
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes (2021) as Self
- Showbiz Kids (2020) as Self
- Hope For The Holidays (2020) as Dr. Ward
- A Wrestling Christmas Miracle (2020) as Prosecutor Denuyl
- I Got Five on it 3 (2020) as Jimmy
- The Very Very Best of the 70s (2019) as Self - Commentator
- A Psycho's Path (2019) as Haywood
- Celebrity Big Brother (2018) as Self
- Chasing Gold (2016) as Sam
- Dependent's Day (2016) as Hank Wright
- Nightblade (2016)
- Hospital Arrest (2016) as Barrister Jergens
- Dead Ringer (2015) as Detective Billington
- An Open Secret (2014) as Self - Actor, Diff'rent Strokes
- College Fright Night (2014)
- Monsters on Main Street (2014) as Larry Goleman
- Turning Point (2013) as Marvin
- That's My Boy (2012) as Todd Bridges
- King of the Underground (2011) as Todd
- Big Money Rustlas (2010) as Scruffy Scrub #3
- Joy Behar: Say Anything! (2009)
- See Dick Run (2009) as ATM
- I Got Five on It Too (2009) as Jimmy
- World's Dumbest... (2008)
- Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling (2008)
- Decision House (2007) as Himself
- Big Ball'n (2007) as Kevin Phillips
- Death Row (2007) as Mark Violet
- Foster Babies (2007) as Willie Sr.
- Foster Babies (2007) Director
- 1 vs. 100 (2006) as Himself
- Skating with Celebrities (2006) as Self - Couple 3
- The Damned (2006) as Rick
- San Franpsycho (2006) as Officer Eckersley
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) as Himself
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Monk
- 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005)
- Alien Express (2005) as Peter
- Hollywood Horror (2005) as Security guard
- Treasure n tha Hood (2005) as Henry Nails
- I Got Five on It (2005) as Jimmy
- Breakin' vs. Krumpin' (2005)
- Curse of the Maya (2004) as Ruben Herardo
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Todd Bridges
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail (2003) as Power Plant Guard
- Dumb Luck (2003) as Lincoln
- Black Ball (2003) as Billy
- Black Ball (2003) Producer
- Black Ball (2003) Director
- American Idol (2002) as Self
- The Climb (2002) as Eddie
- The Thief & the Stripper (2002) as Burn
- Scream at the Sound of the Beep (2002) as Lamar
- Pacino is Missing (2002) as Harrison Dodge
- Welcome to America (2002) as Easy T
- Inhumanity (2001)
- Flossin (2001) as Terry
- Flossin (2001) Director
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- The Darkling (2000) as Baron
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- L.A. Heat (1999) as Trevor
- Flat Out (1999) as Dr. Acosta
- Maximum Justice (1998) as Gary Franklin
- Busted (1997) as Billy
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Gangstaz (1996) as Tyrone
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- Distortions (1992) as Joe Goodman
- Homeboys (1992) as Johnny Davis
- The Word (1990)
- She's Out of Control (1989) as Water Man
- Twice Dead (1988) as Petie
- High School U.S.A. (1983) as Otto Lipton
- Battle of the Video Games (1983) as Self
- Here's Boomer (1981)
- Good Evening Captain (1981) as Self
- The Facts of Life (1979) as Willis Jackson
- Hello, Larry (1979) as Willis Jackson
- The Return of Mod Squad (1979) as Jason Hayes
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978) as Willis Jackson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Michael Jr.
- CHiPs (1977)
- CHiPs (1977) as Todd Bridges
- Roots (1977) as Bud Harvey
- Fish (1977) as Loomis
- A Killing Affair (1977) as Todd York
- A Circle of Children (1977) as Todd
- Barney Miller (1975) as Truman Jackson
- The Orphan and the Dude (1975) as Leonard Brown
- Katherine (1975) as Robert
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Solomon Henry
- The Waltons (1972)
- Cheer Bloody Murder as Coach Jackson
- Mistletoe Massacre as Bob
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Todd Bridges best known for?
Todd Bridges is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saint Clare (2025), That's My Boy (2012), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Punk'd (2003).
When and where was Todd Bridges born?
Todd Bridges was born on May 27, 1965 in San Francisco, California, USA.
How many credits does Todd Bridges have?
Todd Bridges has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Todd Bridges's background in cinema and television?
Todd Anthony Bridges, born May 27, 1965, in San Francisco, California, is an American actor. He is best known for playing Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. Bridges also appeared in a recurring role as Monk on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Between 2008 and 2013 he served as a commentator on the televis...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Monk — aged about 40
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Solomon Henry — aged about 9
- Roots (1977) as Bud Harvey — aged about 12
- Barney Miller (1975) as Truman Jackson — aged about 10
- The Waltons (1972) — aged about 7
- L.A. Heat (1999) as Trevor — aged about 34
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