Career Timeline of Jeff Bridges: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jeff Bridges, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jeff Bridges is a highly acclaimed American actor celebrated for his leading roles across film and television. His illustrious career, spanning over seven decades, has garnered him significant recognition, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and nominations for BAFTA and Primetime Emmy Awards. His contributions to the entertainment industry were further honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1970: Sold songs to Quincy Jones for John and Mary

In 1970, Jeff Bridges sold two songs to Quincy Jones, who used "Lost in Space" for the soundtrack of the film "John and Mary" with Bridges contributing the vocals.

1980: Played guitar with Kris Kristofferson on Heaven's Gate

While working on the 1980 film "Heaven's Gate", Jeff Bridges often played guitar with his co-star, singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, between takes.

1982: Voiced Prince Lír in The Last Unicorn

In 1982, Jeff Bridges voiced the character of Prince Lír in the animated film "The Last Unicorn", singing on two songs.

1983: Hosted Saturday Night Live with Beau Bridges

In 1983, Jeff Bridges hosted NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for the first time with his brother, Beau Bridges.

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1984: Founded the End Hunger Network

In 1984, Jeff Bridges and other entertainment industry leaders founded the End Hunger Network to combat childhood hunger.

1984: Started taking photographs on film sets

In 1984, Jeff Bridges started taking photographs on film sets during "Starman", inspired by Karen Allen.

January 1, 2000: Released debut album Be Here Soon

On January 1, 2000, Jeff Bridges released his debut album, "Be Here Soon".

2003: Published Pictures: Photographs by Jeff Bridges

In 2003, Jeff Bridges published a book of his photographs titled "Pictures: Photographs by Jeff Bridges".

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2005: Performed at Lebowski Fest

In 2005, Jeff Bridges, known as "The Dude", performed the film's theme song at a Lebowski Fest in Los Angeles.

2009: Acted in The Men Who Stare at Goats

In 2009, Jeff Bridges acted in the satirical comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats" alongside George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Kevin Spacey.

January 15, 2010: Performed I Don't Know on The Tonight Show

On January 15, 2010, Jeff Bridges performed the song "I Don't Know" from Crazy Heart on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien".

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February 2010: Sang on We Are the World remake

In February 2010, Jeff Bridges was among the musicians to sing on the charity-single remake of "We Are the World".

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October 24, 2010: Appeared at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit concert

On October 24, 2010, Jeff Bridges appeared at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert and played a set with singer-songwriter Neko Case.

November 2010: Became spokesman for No Kid Hungry campaign

In November 2010, Jeff Bridges became the spokesman for the No Kid Hungry campaign of the organization Share Our Strength.

December 18, 2010: Hosted Saturday Night Live

On December 18, 2010, Jeff Bridges hosted NBC's "Saturday Night Live", marking the longest gap between hosting appearances on SNL, surpassing Sigourney Weaver's record.

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April 19, 2011: Signed recording contract with Blue Note Records/EMI Music Group

On April 19, 2011, Country Music Television announced that Jeff Bridges had signed a recording contract with Blue Note Records/EMI Music Group.

August 16, 2011: Released second album, Jeff Bridges

On August 16, 2011, Jeff Bridges released his second album, "Jeff Bridges", produced by T Bone Burnett.

November 5, 2011: Played Austin City Limits

On November 5, 2011, Jeff Bridges played "Austin City Limits" in support of his album.

2013: Starred in R.I.P.D. and wrote The Dude and the Zen Master

In 2013, Jeff Bridges starred in "R.I.P.D.", an action comedy, and co-authored "The Dude and the Zen Master" with Bernie Glassman, exploring parallels between The Dude from The Big Lebowski and Zen Buddhism.

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2015: Sang on Strangers Again and released Sleeping Tapes

In 2015, Jeff Bridges sang on the album "Strangers Again", performing a duet with Judy Collins, and released the ambient/spoken-word album "Sleeping Tapes", with proceeds going to his charity No Kid Hungry.

2015: Supported initiative to End Childhood Hunger

In 2015, Jeff Bridges supported President Obama's initiative to End Childhood Hunger.

2015: Voiced The Aviator in The Little Prince and narrated Dream Big

In 2015, Jeff Bridges voiced The Aviator in the animated film "The Little Prince" and narrated the documentary "Dream Big: Engineering Our World". He also acted in the film "Hell or High Water".

2017: Acted in The Only Living Boy in New York and Kingsman: The Golden Circle

In 2017, Jeff Bridges acted in "The Only Living Boy in New York" and "Kingsman: The Golden Circle".

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2018: Acted in Bad Times at the El Royale

In 2018, Jeff Bridges acted in the neo-noir ensemble thriller "Bad Times at the El Royale".

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2019: Published Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two

In 2019, Jeff Bridges published a follow-up book of his photographs, "Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two".

2020: Partnered with Breedlove Guitars

In 2020, Jeff Bridges partnered with Breedlove Guitars to release his signature Oregon Concerto Bourbon CE guitar.

2022: Starred in The Old Man

Starting in 2022, Jeff Bridges acted in the FX drama thriller series "The Old Man", earning nominations for his performance.

June 2024: Cast as God in Carnival: At the End of Days

In June 2024, Jeff Bridges was cast as God in the upcoming comedy film "Carnival: At the End of Days".

2024: Received the Chaplin Gala Award and announcement of Tron: Ares

In 2024, Jeff Bridges received the annual Chaplin Gala Award. Also in 2024, it was announced that Bridges would reprise his role as Kevin Flynn in "Tron: Ares".