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Todd Bridges

Actor, also director and producer · Born May 27, 1965 (61) · San Francisco, California, USA

Todd Anthony Bridges (born May 27, 1965) is an American actor. He portrayed Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, and had a recurring role as Monk on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Bridges worked as a commentator on the television series TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest... from 2008 to 2013. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 27, 1965 (61)
From
San Francisco, California, USA
Works as
Actor, also director and producer
Titles
36 on Motif · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 32% in 30 days

What are Todd Bridges' films like?

Across their 20 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Documentary3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Self
21%
Morality
17%
Survival
11%
Society
8%
Power
5%
Ideas
1%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 7 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 16 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 11 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 10 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 15 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Hero
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Absurd
8
Warm
4
Thrilling
6
Joyful
4
Other
20

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Todd Bridges' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 36 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Todd Bridges' titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 36 with a Motif page; 19 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Skate to Hell (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    as Dutch

  • Saint Clare(2024)

    as Corky

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Christmas in the Friendly Skies(2024)

    as Darnell

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Angel with a Gun (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Thursday the 12th (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Daryl

  • Letting Loose the Hounds (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Dentist

  • Celebrity Beef(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sally Floss: Digital Detective(2022)

    as Phillip Hone

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hope For The Holidays (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Dr. Ward

  • A Wrestling Christmas Miracle(2020)

    as Prosecutor Denuyl

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • I Got Five on it 3(2020)

    as Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Psycho's Path(2019)

    as Haywood

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hospital Arrest (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Barrister Jergens

  • Nightblade(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chasing Gold (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sam

  • Dependent's Day(2016)

    as Hank Wright

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Dead Ringer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Detective Billington

  • College Fright Night (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Monsters on Main Street (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Larry Goleman

  • Turning Point(2012)

    as Marvin

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • That's My Boy(2012)

    as Todd Bridges

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • King of the Underground(2011)

    as Todd

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Big Money Rustlas(2010)

    as Scruffy Scrub #3

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Joy Behar: Say Anything! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • See Dick Run (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as ATM

  • I Got Five on It Too (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jimmy

  • Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • World's Dumbest... (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Foster Babies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · as Willie Sr.

  • Big Ball'n (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Kevin Phillips

  • Death Row (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mark Violet

  • San Franpsycho(2006)

    as Officer Eckersley

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Damned(2006)

    as Rick

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Everybody Hates Chris(2005)

    Show 9 episodes · as Monk

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • I Got Five on It (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jimmy

  • Alien Express (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Peter

  • Treasure n tha Hood (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Henry Nails

  • 100 Greatest Kid Stars (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Breakin' vs. Krumpin' (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Hollywood Horror (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Security guard

  • Curse of the Maya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ruben Herardo

  • Black Ball (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Director · Producer · as Billy

  • Dumb Luck (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Lincoln

  • Pauly Shore Is Dead(2003)

    as Todd Bridges

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail(2003)

    as Power Plant Guard

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Tupac: Resurrection(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The Thief & the Stripper (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Burn

  • The Climb(2002)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Pacino is Missing (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Harrison Dodge

  • Scream at the Sound of the Beep (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lamar

  • Welcome to America (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Easy T

  • Inhumanity (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Flossin(2001)

    Director · Producer · as Terry

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Darkling (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Baron

  • Son of the Beach (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Flat Out (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Dr. Acosta

  • L.A. Heat(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Trevor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Maximum Justice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gary Franklin

  • Busted (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Billy

  • E! True Hollywood Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gangstaz (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Tyrone

  • The Ben Stiller Show(1992)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Homeboys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Johnny Davis

  • Distortions (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Joe Goodman

  • The Word (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • She's Out of Control(1989)

    as Water Man

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Twice Dead(1988)

    as Petie

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • High School U.S.A.(1983)

    as Otto Lipton

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Here's Boomer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Facts of Life(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Willis Jackson

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • The Return of Mod Squad(1979)

    as Jason Hayes

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Hello, Larry (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 3 episodes · as Willis Jackson

  • Diff'rent Strokes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 189 episodes · as Willis Jackson

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Jr.

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • A Killing Affair (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Todd York

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Todd Bridges · as Todd Bridges (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • A Circle Street of Children(1977)

    as Todd

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Fish (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 35 episodes · as Loomis

  • Roots(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Bud Harvey

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Katherine(1975)

    as Robert

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Orphan and the Dude (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Leonard Brown

  • Barney Miller(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Truman Jackson

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Little House on the Prairie(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Solomon Henry

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • The Waltons(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Cheer Bloody Murder (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Coach Jackson

  • Mistletoe Massacre (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Bob

Career shape

Star power in the 84th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 85 titles, 83 of them dated from 1972 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

$7.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Celebrity Beef (2022)

Film career

19722026

Peak 2011 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting85 of 85: 82 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score30thDirecting3 of 85: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleProducing1 of 85: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

85 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1970s15 · acting1980s4 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s31 · 31 acting · 3 crew2010s12 · acting2020s11 · acting

Billing

usually 17th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Todd Bridges' films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 21st percentile, the median of all 25; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 27th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor, director, producer

Flossin (2001)

99th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 41/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 23. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Todd Bridges work with?

People who share at least 2 of Todd Bridges' Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jose Quiroz shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers