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My Worst Moment: Beau Bridges and the surreal moment on stage

From left, Walton Goggins, Beau Bridges, Barbara Deering, Casey Affleck and Chris Messina in "Dreamin’ Wild."

Editor’s note: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike

The career of Emmy winner Beau Bridges began early. Both he and brother Jeff Bridges appeared with their father on “Sea Hunt” as well as “The Lloyd Bridges Show,” and Beau’s career since has encompassed movies such as “Norma Rae,” “The Hotel New Hampshire,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” as well as TV series including “Homeland” and “Masters of Sex.”

His newest film is “Dreamin’ Wild,” where he plays the father of two middle-aged brothers who find musical success late in life. It’s based on a true story. “I’m always drawn to family stories,” said Bridges. “And

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