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'''Stephen Lynn Bridges''' (May 22, 1963 – March 3, 2012), known professionally as Steve Bridges, was an American [[comedian]], [[impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], and [[actor]] who was known for his impressions of politicians, television characters and broadcasters including [[Bill Clinton]], [[George W. Bush]], [[Barack Obama]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Barney Fife]], [[Homer Simpson]], [[Tom Brokaw]], [[Paul Harvey]], and [[Rush Limbaugh]].<ref>[http://www.stevebridges.com/biography.html "Biography"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061106152158/http://www.stevebridges.com/biography.html |date=2006-11-06 }}. SteveBridges.com Retrieved May 23, 2015.</ref>
'''Stephen Lynn Bridges''' (May 22, 1963 – March 3, 2012) was an American [[comedian]], [[impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], and [[actor]] who was known for his impressions of politicians, television characters and broadcasters including [[Bill Clinton]], [[George W. Bush]], [[Barack Obama]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Barney Fife]], [[Homer Simpson]], [[Tom Brokaw]], [[Paul Harvey]], and [[Rush Limbaugh]].<ref>[http://www.stevebridges.com/biography.html "Biography"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061106152158/http://www.stevebridges.com/biography.html |date=2006-11-06 }}. SteveBridges.com Retrieved May 23, 2015.</ref>


==Early life==
==Biography==
Bridges graduated from [[Biola University]] in 1986.<ref name="Biola">{{cite web|last=Bartlo|first=Jenna|title=Alumnus Steve Bridges' Legacy Remembered|website=Biola University|date=15 March 2012|url=http://now.biola.edu/news/article/2012/mar/15/alumnus-steve-bridges-legacy-remembered/|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
Bridges graduated from [[Biola University]] in 1986.<ref name="Biola">{{cite web |last=Bartlo |first=Jenna |date=15 March 2012 |title=Alumnus Steve Bridges' Legacy Remembered |url=http://now.biola.edu/news/article/2012/mar/15/alumnus-steve-bridges-legacy-remembered/ |accessdate=1 August 2014 |website=Biola University}}</ref> His accurate portrayal of [[George W. Bush]] led to Bridges being cast as the president in episodes of both ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' and its spin-off, ''[[NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service|NCIS]]''. In 2006, he appeared alongside then-President Bush at the [[White House Correspondents' Association]] dinner, humorously mimicking the president by voicing the president's "inner thoughts" during Bush's speech.<ref>{{cite web|title='Double-You' Bush delights media|website=BBC News|date=30 April 2012|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4959380.stm}}</ref> He controversially did an impression of [[Barack Obama]] whilst in [[blackface]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Video {{!}} The man who offended Obama |url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/news/news/the-man-who-offended-obama-223663 |access-date=2024-02-10}}</ref>

==Career==
His accurate portrayal of Bush led to Bridges being cast as the president in episodes of both ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' and its spin-off, ''[[NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service|NCIS]]''.

In 2006, he appeared alongside President [[George W. Bush]] at the [[White House Correspondents' Association]] dinner, mimicking the president by voicing the president's "inner thoughts" during Bush's presidential speech.<ref>{{cite web|title='Double-You' Bush delights media|website=BBC NEWS|date=30 April 2012|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4959380.stm}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
On March 3, 2012, Bridges was found dead by his maid in his [[Los Angeles]] home after he failed to return a call the day before. According to his agent, Bridges had just returned from performing in [[Hong Kong]] and went to bed complaining that he felt "super-jetlagged".<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|title=Bush impersonator dies at 48|publisher=CNN|date=4 March 2012|url=http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/04/bush-impersonator-dies-at-48/}}</ref> His death was ruled an accident, with the probable cause "upper airway [[anaphylaxis]]" from a severe allergic reaction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevebridges.com/ |title=Family announces results of coroner's report |publisher=Stevebridges.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-24}}</ref>
On March 3, 2012, Bridges was found dead by his maid in his [[Los Angeles]] home after he failed to return a call the day before. According to his agent, Bridges had just returned from performing in [[Hong Kong]] and went to bed complaining that he felt "super-jetlagged".<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|title=Bush impersonator dies at 48|publisher=CNN|date=4 March 2012|url=http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/04/bush-impersonator-dies-at-48/|access-date=1 August 2014|archive-date=20 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120165536/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/04/bush-impersonator-dies-at-48/|url-status=dead}}</ref> His death was ruled an accident, with the probable cause "upper airway [[anaphylaxis]]" from a severe allergic reaction.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-16 |title=Steve Bridges as President(s) Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton |url=http://www.stevebridges.com/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616024400/http://www.stevebridges.com/ |archive-date=2012-06-16 }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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* ''[[Nurses (American TV series)|Nurses]]'' (1994) as Torrance
* ''[[Nurses (American TV series)|Nurses]]'' (1994) as Torrance
* ''[[The District]]'' (2000)
* ''[[The District]]'' (2000)
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*[http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/merry_f_in_christmas/performers/steve_bridges.jhtml Comedy Central Bio]
*[http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/merry_f_in_christmas/performers/steve_bridges.jhtml Comedy Central Bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204040432/http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/merry_f_in_christmas/performers/steve_bridges.jhtml |date=2012-02-04 }}
*{{YouTube|id=t4N93jLVPIA|title=Steve Bridges - As George W. Bush with George W. Bush!}}
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070607183706/http://www.bigspeak.com/steve-bridges.html Steve Bridges Profile Page] - Video clip, speaking topics
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070607183706/http://www.bigspeak.com/steve-bridges.html Steve Bridges Profile Page] - Video clip, speaking topics
*[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/03/steve-bridges-george-w-bush-impersonator.html "George W. Bush impersonator Steve Bridges dies at 48"]
*[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/03/steve-bridges-george-w-bush-impersonator.html "George W. Bush impersonator Steve Bridges dies at 48"]


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Latest revision as of 02:50, 21 October 2024

Steve Bridges
Bridges (right) and George W. Bush at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Born(1963-05-22)May 22, 1963
Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1]
DiedMarch 3, 2012(2012-03-03) (aged 48)
Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBiola University
GenresStand-up, impressionist

Stephen Lynn Bridges (May 22, 1963 – March 3, 2012) was an American comedian, impressionist, and actor who was known for his impressions of politicians, television characters and broadcasters including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barney Fife, Homer Simpson, Tom Brokaw, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh.[2]

Biography

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Bridges graduated from Biola University in 1986.[3] His accurate portrayal of George W. Bush led to Bridges being cast as the president in episodes of both JAG and its spin-off, NCIS. In 2006, he appeared alongside then-President Bush at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, humorously mimicking the president by voicing the president's "inner thoughts" during Bush's speech.[4] He controversially did an impression of Barack Obama whilst in blackface.[5]

Death

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On March 3, 2012, Bridges was found dead by his maid in his Los Angeles home after he failed to return a call the day before. According to his agent, Bridges had just returned from performing in Hong Kong and went to bed complaining that he felt "super-jetlagged".[6] His death was ruled an accident, with the probable cause "upper airway anaphylaxis" from a severe allergic reaction.[7]

Filmography

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As George W. Bush

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References

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  1. ^ Noland, Claire (March 4, 2012). "George W. Bush impersonator Steve Bridges dies at 48". Los Angeles Times
  2. ^ "Biography" Archived 2006-11-06 at the Wayback Machine. SteveBridges.com Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  3. ^ Bartlo, Jenna (15 March 2012). "Alumnus Steve Bridges' Legacy Remembered". Biola University. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  4. ^ "'Double-You' Bush delights media". BBC News. 30 April 2012.
  5. ^ Video | The man who offended Obama, retrieved 2024-02-10
  6. ^ "Bush impersonator dies at 48". CNN. 4 March 2012. Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Steve Bridges as President(s) Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton". 2012-06-16. Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
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