What is Beau Bridges' Net Worth?
Beau Bridges is an accomplished American actor and director with a net worth of $16 million. Throughout his lengthy career spanning multiple decades, Beau Bridges has garnered acclaim for starring in films like "Jerry Maguire," "The Fabulous Baker Boys," and "Voyage of the Unicorn," as well as television shows such as "Masters of Sex," "Bloodline," and "Stargate SG-1."
Early Life and Career
Born on December 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, Beau Bridges—whose full name is Lloyd Vernet Bridges III—is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and actress Dorothy Bridges. He is also the elder brother of actor Jeff Bridges. As a child, Beau featured in several films and TV shows during the 1940s.
Academic and Military Pursuits
In the 1950s, Beau shifted away from acting to focus on academics and sports. A talented basketball player, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and later transferred to the University of Hawaii. Subsequently, he joined the Coast Guard and served in the Coast Guard Reserve for eight years.
Return to Acting
Beau made a comeback to acting in the early 1960s, appearing on his father's shows like "The Lloyd Bridges Show" and "Sea Hunt." Throughout the '60s, he featured in various TV shows, including "12 O'Clock High" and "The Fugitive." From 1962 to 1963, he starred as Seaman Spicer in 32 episodes of "Ensign O'Toole."
Notable Roles and Awards
Beau Bridges' acting career has been illustrious, with significant roles in productions like "Norma Rae," "The Outer Limits," "Into the West," and "My Name is Earl." His portrayal in "The Fabulous Baker Boys" and "White Collar" further solidified his reputation. He has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards, winning three. From 2016 to 2017, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Netflix series "Bloodline." More recently, he starred in six episodes of "Homeland" from 2018 to 2020.
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Real Estate
In May 1988, Beau Bridges purchased a 1.2-acre property in Hidden Hills, California, for $1.2 million. He listed it for sale in 2010 at $3.25 million but eventually sold it in 2014 for $2.4 million. Additionally, since 1997, Beau has owned a 6.25-acre property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Family Malibu Mansion
In the 1950s, Beau's parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Bridges, acquired an oceanfront home in Malibu. Upon Lloyd's passing in 1998, Jeff, Beau, and their sister inherited the property, now valued between $4 million to $6 million. The siblings rent it out for an average of $16,000 per month, benefiting from California's Proposition 13, which caps their property taxes at $5,700 annually based on a $570,000 assessment.
This legal provision is often debated. Critics argue it results in reduced housing supply, while proponents claim it helps families retain properties they might otherwise have to sell. In the case of the Bridges siblings, it appears to reward a wise investment made by their parents decades ago.
