Early Life and Education of Jeff Bridges: A Complete Timeline

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An overview of the childhood and early education of Jeff Bridges, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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.

1943: Publication of The Little Prince

In 1943, "The Little Prince", the children's novella that Jeff Bridges would later lend his voice to for the character of The Aviator, was published.

1975: Met Susan Geston on the set of Rancho Deluxe

In 1975, Jeff Bridges met Susan Geston while filming "Rancho Deluxe", where she was working as a waitress.

1977: Married Susan Geston

In 1977, Jeff Bridges married Susan Geston.

1981: Birth of first daughter

In 1981, Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston welcomed their first daughter.

1983: Birth of second daughter

In 1983, Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston welcomed their second daughter.

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.

1985: Birth of third daughter

In 1985, Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston welcomed their third daughter.

1986: Sigourney Weaver Hosted Saturday Night Live

In 1986, Sigourney Weaver hosted NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for the first time.

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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.

2015: Supported initiative to End Childhood Hunger

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

October 19, 2020: Announced diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

On October 19, 2020, Jeff Bridges announced that he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was undergoing chemotherapy.

September 12, 2021: Announced cancer remission and COVID-19 battle

On September 12, 2021, Jeff Bridges announced that his cancer was in remission, but he had also contracted and battled COVID-19 while in treatment.

January 2025: Family house burned down

In January 2025, Jeff Bridges's family house in Malibu burned down in the Palisades Fire.