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.

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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.

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1977: Married Susan Geston

In 1977, Jeff Bridges married Susan Geston.

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1981: Birth of first daughter

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

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1983: Birth of second daughter

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

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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.

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1984: Started taking photographs on film sets

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

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1985: Birth of third daughter

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

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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.

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2015: Supported initiative to End Childhood Hunger

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

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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.

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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.

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January 2025: Family house burned down

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

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