Dorothy Bridges

For Dorothy Brydges, lady-in-waiting, see Dorothy Bray, Baroness Chandos.

Dorothy Bridges
Born
Dorothy Louise Simpson

(1915-09-19)September 19, 1915
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2009(2009-02-16) (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesDorothy Dean
Occupation(s)Actress, poet
Years active1921-2009
Spouse
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(m. 1938; died 1998)​
Children4, including Beau and Jeff
RelativesJordan Bridges (grandson)

Dorothy Louise Bridges (née Simpson; September 19, 1915 – February 16, 2009) was an American actress and poet. Bridges was the matriarch of an acting family, which included her husband, Lloyd Bridges, two of their three sons, Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges, and her grandson, Jordan Bridges.[1] Bridges was sometimes credited as Dorothy Dean.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Actress Dorothy Bridges dies, Mother of Beau and Jeff Bridges was 93". Variety. February 20, 2009. Retrieved April 23, 2009.