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 known for his versatile leading roles in film and television. Spanning a career of over seven decades, he has garnered numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He has also been nominated for multiple BAFTA Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Bridges received the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award, solidifying his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
1970: Sold songs to Quincy Jones for John and Mary
In 1970, Jeff Bridges sold two songs to musician and composer Quincy Jones. Jones used Bridges' song "Lost in Space" for the soundtrack of the film "John and Mary", and Bridges contributed the vocals.
1980: Played guitar with Kris Kristofferson on Heaven's Gate set
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", and sang on two songs, including a duet with Mia Farrow.
1983: Hosted Saturday Night Live with Beau Bridges
In 1983, Jeff Bridges hosted NBC's "Saturday Night Live" alongside his brother, Beau Bridges.
1984: Founded the End Hunger Network
In 1984, Jeff Bridges and other entertainment industry leaders founded the End Hunger Network, aimed at ending childhood hunger.
1984: Began taking photographs on film sets during Starman
In 1984, Jeff Bridges began taking photographs on film sets during the production of "Starman", influenced by co-star Karen Allen. He used a Widelux F8 camera.
1986: Sigourney Weaver hosts Saturday Night Live
In 1986, Sigourney Weaver hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the first time, starting the gap in appearances that Jeff Bridges would later break in 2010.
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".
2005: Performed at Lebowski Fest
In 2005, Jeff Bridges, known as "The Dude" in the film The Big Lebowski, showed up at a Lebowski Fest in Los Angeles, singing and playing the film's theme song written by Bob Dylan, "Man in Me".
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 the movie "Crazy Heart" on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien".
February 2010: Sang on We Are the World charity single remake
In February 2010, Jeff Bridges was among the nearly 80 musicians who sang on the charity single remake of "We Are the World".
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 performed 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, with the goal to end childhood hunger in the United States by 2015.
December 18, 2010: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On December 18, 2010, Jeff Bridges hosted NBC's "Saturday Night Live", marking his return since 1983 when he co-hosted with his brother, Beau. This appearance broke Sigourney Weaver's record for the longest gap between hosting appearances on SNL.
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", after working with producer T Bone Burnett.
November 5, 2011: Played Austin City Limits in support of album
On November 5, 2011, Jeff Bridges played Austin City Limits in support of his album, "Jeff Bridges".
2013: Starred in R.I.P.D. and wrote The Dude and the Zen Master
In 2013, Jeff Bridges starred in the action comedy "R.I.P.D.", which was a critical and box office failure. Also in 2013, Bridges co-authored "The Dude and the Zen Master" with Bernie Glassman, discussing the parallels between his character "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski and Zen Buddhism.
2015: Sang on album Strangers Again and released Sleeping Tapes
In 2015, Jeff Bridges sang on the album "Strangers Again", performing a duet with Judy Collins of the song "Make Our Garden Grow". Also in 2015, he released an ambient/spoken-word album titled "Sleeping Tapes", with all proceeds going to his charity, No Kid Hungry.
2015: Voiced The Aviator in The Little Prince
In 2015, Jeff Bridges voiced The Aviator in the animated film "The Little Prince", which is based on the 1943 children's novella of the same name.
2015: Supported Barack Obama's initiative to end childhood hunger
Jeff Bridges supported President Barack Obama's initiative to end childhood hunger by 2015, as part of his work with the End Hunger Network.
2017: Acted in The Only Living Boy in New York and Kingsman: The Golden Circle
In 2017, Jeff Bridges acted in the romantic drama "The Only Living Boy in New York" with Callum Turner and Kate Beckinsale and also appeared in the spy action comedy "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" starring Taron Egerton and Colin Firth.
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", featuring Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, and Jon Hamm.
2019: Published Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two
In 2019, Jeff Bridges published a follow-up book of his photographs titled "Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two".
2019: Received the Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2019, Jeff Bridges was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his contributions to films.
2020: Partnered with Breedlove Guitars
In 2020, Jeff Bridges partnered with Breedlove Guitars to release his signature Oregon Concerto Bourbon CE with "All In This Together" scrawled across the fretboard.
2022: Starred in The Old Man
Starting in 2022, Jeff Bridges acted in the FX drama thriller series "The Old Man" opposite John Lithgow, receiving nominations for Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Awards 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 Announced Return to Tron
In 2024, Jeff Bridges received the annual Chaplin Gala Award, and it was announced that he would reprise his role as Kevin Flynn in "Tron: Ares".
2025: Shared a verse on "Men in Bars" from Japanese Breakfast's Album
In 2025, Jeff Bridges shared a verse and chorus on the song "Men in Bars" from Japanese Breakfast's album For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women).
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