What is Beau Bridges' net worth?
Beau Bridges is an American actor and director who has a net worth of $12 million. Beau Bridges is known for appearing in movies like "Jerry Maguire," "The Fabulous Baker Boys" and "Voyage of the Unicorn," and television shows like "Masters of Sex," "Bloodline" and "Stargate SG-1." He has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards and has won three.
Early Life
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges III was born on December 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, into a family that would become a Hollywood dynasty. As the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and his wife Dorothy, Beau was exposed to the entertainment industry from an early age, making his first screen appearance at age six in "Force of Evil" (1948). His nickname "Beau" was inspired by Ashley Wilkes's son in "Gone with the Wind," given to him by his parents who shared a love for the novel.
Growing up in a theatrical household alongside his younger brother Jeff Bridges, who would also become a celebrated actor, Beau developed a natural affinity for performance. In the 1950s, he took a step back from the family business to focus on non-acting endeavors. In high school and college, he was primarily focused on playing basketball. He played basketball in college, first at the University of California, Los Angeles, and then at the University of Hawaii. He eventually joined the Coast Guard and served in the Coast Guard Reserve for eight years.
Acting Career
He made a few film and television show appearances in the early 1960s. He even made appearances on some of his father's shows, like "The Lloyd Bridges Show" and "Sea Hunt". Throughout the 60s, he appeared on various television shows, including "12 O'Clock High" and "The Fugitive". Between 1962 and 1963, Beau appeared as Seaman Spicer in 32 episodes of the series "Ensign O'Toole".
His breakthrough role came in the film "The Incident" (1967), where his powerful performance garnered critical attention. He continued to build his reputation with notable roles in "Gaily, Gaily" (1969) and "The Other Side of the Mountain" (1975). Unlike many actors who become typecast, Bridges demonstrated remarkable versatility, moving effortlessly between drama, comedy, and everything in between.
Throughout his career, Beau has proven equally adept at television work as film. He earned Emmy Awards for his performances in "The Second Civil War" (1997) and "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom" (1993). His role as CIA Director Tom Gage in "The Agency" (2001-2003) showcased his ability to carry a dramatic series, while his recurring role on "Stargate SG-1" demonstrated his comfort with science fiction. From 2016 to 2017, Beau starred on the critically acclaimed Netflix show "Bloodline." From 2018 to 2020, he starred in 6 episodes of "Homeland."
One of Bridges's most acclaimed performances came in the television film "Without Warning: The James Brady Story" (1991), where he portrayed Press Secretary James Brady, earning both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. His ability to disappear into real-life characters while maintaining authenticity became one of his hallmarks as an actor.
Beyond his individual success, Beau has frequently collaborated with his brother Jeff and late father Lloyd. The three appeared together in several projects, including "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" (1988), creating memorable on-screen moments that reflected their real-life family bond. These collaborations helped cement the Bridges family's legacy in Hollywood.
While maintaining a successful acting career, Bridges has also ventured into directing and producing. He has directed several television episodes and films, showing his understanding of storytelling from both sides of the camera. His experience as a director has enhanced his approach to acting, bringing additional depth to his performances.
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Real Estate
In May 1988, Beau paid $1.2 million for a 1.2-acre property in Hidden Hills, California. He listed this home for sale in 2010 for $3.25 million. He did not find a buyer at the time and eventually reduced the price. It sold in 2014 for $2.4 million. Beau has also owned a 6.25-acre property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai since 1997.
Family Malibu Mansion
In the 1950s, Lloyd and Dorothy Bridges bought an oceanfront home in Malibu for a nominal amount of money in today's dollars. Upon his death in 1998, Jeff, Beau, and their sister inherited the house, which today could be worth $9-10 million. The siblings rent the home for an average of $16,000 per month. Thanks to a special tax law in California called Proposition 13, the siblings only have to pay $5,700 a year in property taxes. That implies that the state of California's assessment of the home's value is $570,000. On the open market, if the next purchaser paid $3 million for the home, their annual property tax bill would be $30,000.
Critics call this legal carve-out unfair. Others praise the proposition for enabling people to keep family properties that they otherwise would be forced to sell. On the one hand, Prop 13 keeps many properties from ever hitting the market, which, therefore, theoretically decreases the housing supply. On the other hand, perhaps the Bridges siblings deserve to benefit from what turned out to be a wise investment by their father decades earlier. Tragically, this home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire.
