A child actor known as much for the character he played on TV as for his real life problems, Todd Bridges has overcome his share of obstacles. Bridges moved to Los Angeles with his family at the age of six and made his first television appearance with his entire family in a Jell-O commercial. His mother was working as an actress and his father had become a successful agent. This opened a door for Bridges in the entertainment world that was still largely closed off to African Americans and he began working regularly. Though his parents' connections gave Bridges an opportunity in the industry,
