Jeffrey Leon Bridges is a highly acclaimed American actor with a career spanning over 70 years in film and television. Known for his leading roles, he has garnered numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. He has also received nominations for BAFTA and Primetime Emmy Awards. His extensive career and accolades solidify his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1913: Birth of Lloyd Bridges
Jeff Bridges' father, Lloyd Bridges, was born in 1913.
1915: Birth of Dorothy Bridges
Jeff Bridges' mother, Dorothy Bridges, was born in 1915.
December 9, 1941: Birth of Beau Bridges
Jeff Bridges' older brother, Beau Bridges, was also an actor and was born on December 9, 1941.
1943: The Little Prince (novella)
"The Little Prince," a children's novella, the inspiration for the animated film, was published in 1943. Jeff Bridges voiced the character The Aviator in the 2015 film adaptation.
1948: Death of Garrett Bridges
Jeff Bridges' brother, Garrett Bridges, died of sudden infant death syndrome in 1948.
December 4, 1949: Birth of Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges was born on December 4, 1949, in Los Angeles.
1951: Uncredited Role in "The Company She Keeps"
Jeff Bridges made his first screen appearance with an uncredited role in "The Company She Keeps" in 1951.
1958: Appearances on "Sea Hunt"
Jeff Bridges and his brother Beau made appearances on their father's show, "Sea Hunt," starting in 1958.
1958: Sea Hunt Debut
Jeff Bridges made his television debut in 1958, appearing on the series "Sea Hunt" with his father and brother.
1960: End of "Sea Hunt" run
In 1960, Jeff Bridges' run on the television series "Sea Hunt" concluded.
1961: End of "Sea Hunt" run
The original run of "Sea Hunt", featuring appearances from Jeff Bridges, ended in 1961.
1962: Appearances on "The Lloyd Bridges Show"
Jeff Bridges appeared on "The Lloyd Bridges Show" in 1962.
1963: End of "The Lloyd Bridges Show" run
"The Lloyd Bridges Show", on which Jeff Bridges made appearances, ended in 1963.
1965: Role in "The Loner"
In 1965, Jeff Bridges had a supporting role alongside his father in an episode of "The Loner".
1967: High School Graduation and Coast Guard Service
Jeff Bridges graduated from University High School and began his service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve in 1967.
1969: Role in "Lassie"
Jeff Bridges played Cal Baker in a 1969 episode of "Lassie" titled "Success Story".
1970: Film Debut in "Halls of Anger"
Jeff Bridges made his feature film debut in 1970 with the drama "Halls of Anger".
1970: Lost in Space for John and Mary
Jeff Bridges sold his song "Lost in Space" to Quincy Jones, who used it in the soundtrack for the 1970 film "John and Mary."
1971: "The Last Picture Show" and First Oscar Nomination
In 1971, Jeff Bridges starred in "The Last Picture Show," which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
1971: "In Search of America" and "The Last Picture Show"
In 1971, Jeff Bridges starred in the TV movie "In Search of America" and had his first major film role in "The Last Picture Show," which earned him his first Oscar nomination.
1972: "Fat City" Release
Jeff Bridges co-starred in the boxing film "Fat City" in 1972.
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1973: "The Last American Hero" Release
In 1973, Jeff Bridges starred as Junior Jackson in "The Last American Hero".
1974: "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" and Oscar Nomination
In 1974, Jeff Bridges starred in "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" and received an Oscar nomination for his performance.
1974: "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" and Second Oscar Nomination
Jeff Bridges starred opposite Clint Eastwood in "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in 1974, earning his second Oscar nomination.
1975: End of Coast Guard Service
Jeff Bridges completed his service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve in 1975.
1975: Meeting Susan Geston
Jeff Bridges met his future wife, Susan Geston, on the set of "Rancho Deluxe" in 1975.
1976: "King Kong" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the remake of "King Kong" in 1976.
1976: "King Kong" Release
Jeff Bridges starred as Jack Prescott in the 1976 remake of "King Kong".
1977: Marriage to Susan Geston
Jeff Bridges married Susan Geston in 1977.
1978: "Somebody Killed Her Husband" Release
Jeff Bridges starred opposite Farrah Fawcett in the mystery film "Somebody Killed Her Husband" in 1978.
1979: "Winter Kills" and "The American Success Company" Releases
In 1979, Jeff Bridges appeared in the black comedy "Winter Kills" and the comedy-drama "The American Success Company".
1979: Heroes of Rock and Roll
In 1979, Jeff Bridges narrated the ABC documentary Heroes of Rock and Roll.
1980: Release of "The Empire Strikes Back"
"The Empire Strikes Back," to which "Tron" was compared by Roger Ebert, was released in 1980.
1980: "Heaven's Gate" Release
Jeff Bridges acted in the Western film "Heaven's Gate" in 1980.
1980: Heaven's Gate
While working on the film "Heaven's Gate" in 1980, Jeff Bridges frequently played guitar with co-star Kris Kristofferson.
1981: Birth of First Daughter
Jeff Bridges' first daughter was born in 1981.
1982: The Last Unicorn
In 1982, Jeff Bridges voiced Prince LÃr in the animated film "The Last Unicorn" and sang on two songs in the film.
1982: "Tron" Release
Jeff Bridges starred as Kevin Flynn in the science fiction film "Tron" in 1982.
1982: N/A
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1983: N/A
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1983: Birth of Second Daughter
Jeff Bridges' second daughter was born in 1983.
1984: "Starman" and "Against All Odds" Releases and Oscar Nomination
In 1984, Jeff Bridges starred in the science fiction romance "Starman," receiving an Oscar nomination, and the neo-noir film "Against All Odds".
1984: Start of Photography on Film Sets
Jeff Bridges began taking photographs on film sets during the filming of "Starman" in 1984.
1984: End Hunger Network
Jeff Bridges co-founded the End Hunger Network in 1984.
1984: "Starman" and Oscar Nomination
Jeff Bridges starred in "Starman" in 1984 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
1985: "Jagged Edge" Release
In 1985, Jeff Bridges starred in the thriller "Jagged Edge".
1985: "Jagged Edge" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the thriller "Jagged Edge" in 1985.
1985: Birth of Third Daughter
Jeff Bridges' third daughter was born in 1985.
1986: "The Morning After" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the thriller "The Morning After" in 1986.
1986: "The Morning After" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the thriller "The Morning After" in 1986.
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1987: "Nadine" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the crime comedy "Nadine" in 1987.
1988: "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" Release
Jeff Bridges portrayed Preston Tucker in the biographical film "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" in 1988.
1989: "The Fabulous Baker Boys" Release
In 1989, Jeff Bridges starred in the drama "The Fabulous Baker Boys".
1990: Texasville
In 1990, Jeff Bridges reunited with Cybill Shepherd for the sequel to The Last Picture Show, titled Texasville. The film, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, also starred Cloris Leachman, Eileen Brennan, and Randy Quaid, and was based on the 1987 novel by Larry McMurtry.
1991: The Fisher King
In 1991, Jeff Bridges starred alongside Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer in Terry Gilliam's fantasy comedy-drama The Fisher King. Bridges played a cynical shock jock who forms an unlikely friendship with a homeless man. Both Bridges and Williams received Golden Globe nominations for their performances.
1991: "The Fisher King" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the drama "The Fisher King" in 1991.
1992: American Heart
In 1992, Jeff Bridges produced and starred in the drama American Heart, directed by Martin Bell. His portrayal of a man released from prison earned him critical acclaim, including praise from The New York Times film critic Janet Maslin, and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
1993: Fearless
In 1993, Jeff Bridges starred in the Peter Weir-directed drama Fearless, alongside Isabella Rossellini, John Turturro, and Rosie Perez. His performance in the film is considered by some critics, including Pauline Kael, to be one of his best.
July 11, 1994: Hollywood Walk of Fame
On July 11, 1994, Jeff Bridges received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry. The star is located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.
1995: Wild Bill
In 1995, Jeff Bridges portrayed the legendary gunslinger James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok in the western film Wild Bill, co-starring Ellen Burstyn, John Hurt, and Bruce Dern. The film, however, received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.
1996: Hidden in America
In 1996, Jeff Bridges appeared in the Showtime television film Hidden in America, alongside his brother, Beau Bridges, and Frances McDormand.
1996: "The Mirror Has Two Faces" Release
In 1996, Jeff Bridges starred in the drama "The Mirror Has Two Faces".
1998: The Big Lebowski and The Contender
In 1998, Jeff Bridges starred in two contrasting roles: as "The Dude" in the Coen brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski, and as the President of the United States in the political drama The Contender. His performance in the latter earned him his fourth Academy Award nomination.
1998: "The Big Lebowski" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the crime comedy "The Big Lebowski" in 1998.
1998: Death of Lloyd Bridges
Jeff Bridges' father, Lloyd Bridges, passed away in 1998.
1999: N/A
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January 1, 2000: Be Here Soon
Jeff Bridges released his debut music album, "Be Here Soon," on January 1, 2000.
2000: Raising the Mammoth
In 2000, Jeff Bridges narrated the Discovery Channel documentary Raising the Mammoth.
2000: "The Contender" and Oscar Nomination
In 2000, Jeff Bridges starred in "The Contender" and received an Oscar nomination.
2001: VH1's Top 100 Greatest Albums of Rock and Roll
In 2001, Jeff Bridges hosted VH1's series, Top 100 Greatest Albums of Rock and Roll.
2002: Lost in La Mancha
In 2002, Jeff Bridges narrated the documentary Lost in La Mancha, which chronicled the troubled production of Terry Gilliam's unfinished film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.
2003: Pictures: Photographs by Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges published his first book of photography, "Pictures: Photographs by Jeff Bridges," in 2003.
2003: "Seabiscuit" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the film "Seabiscuit" in 2003.
2005: Tideland
In 2005, Jeff Bridges starred in Terry Gilliam's fantasy film Tideland, marking his second collaboration with the director after The Fisher King (1991). He acted alongside Janet McTeer and Jennifer Tilly.
2005: Lebowski Fest Performance
Jeff Bridges performed the theme song from "The Big Lebowski" at a Lebowski Fest in Los Angeles in 2005.
2007: Surf's Up and Commercial Voiceovers
In 2007, Jeff Bridges voiced the character of Big Z in the animated film Surf's Up. He also did voiceover work for Hyundai's "Think About It" ad campaign and Duracell's "Trusted Everywhere" campaign.
July 2008: Iron Man and Tron: Legacy Teaser
In July 2008, Jeff Bridges appeared at San Diego Comic-Con in a teaser for Tron: Legacy, reprising his role as Kevin Flynn. He also shaved his head for his role as Obadiah Stane in Iron Man.
2008: "Iron Man" Release
Jeff Bridges starred in the film "Iron Man" in 2008.
2009: The Men Who Stare at Goats
In 2009, Jeff Bridges appeared in the satirical comedy The Men Who Stare at Goats alongside George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Kevin Spacey.
2009: Crazy Heart and Other Films
In 2009, Jeff Bridges starred in the critically acclaimed film Crazy Heart, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also appeared in the films How to Lose Friends & Alienate People and The Open Road.
2009: Oscar Win for "Crazy Heart" and Emmy Nomination for "A Dog Year"
Jeff Bridges won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Crazy Heart" and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in "A Dog Year" in 2009.
2009: Death of Dorothy Bridges
Jeff Bridges' mother, Dorothy Bridges, passed away in 2009.
January 15, 2010: Performance on The Tonight Show
On January 15, 2010, Jeff Bridges performed "I Don't Know" from "Crazy Heart" on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien."
February 2010: We Are the World Remake
Jeff Bridges was among the artists who participated in the charity-single remake of "We Are the World" in February 2010.
October 24, 2010: Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit
Jeff Bridges performed with Neko Case at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert on October 24, 2010.
November 2010: No Kid Hungry Spokesman
In November 2010, Jeff Bridges became the spokesman for the No Kid Hungry campaign.
December 18, 2010: Saturday Night Live Hosting Gig
On December 18, 2010, Jeff Bridges hosted Saturday Night Live, marking his second time hosting the show and setting a record for the longest gap between hosting appearances.
2010: Crazy Heart Oscar Win
In 2010, Jeff Bridges won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Crazy Heart (2009).
2010: "True Grit" and "Tron: Legacy" Releases and Oscar Nomination
In 2010, Jeff Bridges starred in "True Grit" and "Tron: Legacy," receiving an Oscar nomination for his role in "True Grit."
April 19, 2011: Signing with Blue Note Records
Jeff Bridges signed a recording contract with Blue Note Records/EMI Music Group on April 19, 2011.
August 16, 2011: Jeff Bridges (album)
Jeff Bridges released his second album, self-titled "Jeff Bridges," on August 16, 2011.
November 5, 2011: Austin City Limits Performance
On November 5, 2011, Jeff Bridges performed at Austin City Limits to promote his second album.
2013: R.I.P.D. and The Dude and the Zen Master
In 2013, Jeff Bridges starred in the film "R.I.P.D." and co-authored the book "The Dude and the Zen Master," exploring the connection between his character in "The Big Lebowski" and Zen Buddhism.
2013: Infinity Award
Jeff Bridges received the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography in 2013 for his photography work.
2015: Strangers Again and Sleeping Tapes
In 2015, Jeff Bridges sang a duet with Judy Collins on the album "Strangers Again" and released his ambient/spoken-word album "Sleeping Tapes."
2015: The Little Prince and Hell or High Water
In 2015, Jeff Bridges voiced The Aviator in "The Little Prince" and starred in "Hell or High Water," earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
2015: Support for Obama's Hunger Initiative
Jeff Bridges supported President Obama's initiative to end childhood hunger by 2015.
2016: "Hell or High Water" and Oscar Nomination
In 2016, Jeff Bridges starred in "Hell or High Water" and received an Oscar nomination.
2017: The Only Living Boy in New York and Kingsman: The Golden Circle
In 2017, Jeff Bridges appeared in two films: the romantic drama "The Only Living Boy in New York" and the spy action comedy "Kingsman: The Golden Circle."
2018: Bad Times at the El Royale
Jeff Bridges starred in the neo-noir thriller "Bad Times at the El Royale" in 2018.
2019: Cecil B. DeMille Award
Jeff Bridges received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2019, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
2019: Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two
Jeff Bridges released a follow up book of his photographs called "Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two" in 2019.
2019: Cecil B. DeMille Award
Jeff Bridges was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2019.
October 19, 2020: Lymphoma Diagnosis
Jeff Bridges announced his Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis on October 19, 2020.
2020: Breedlove Guitar Partnership
Jeff Bridges collaborated with Breedlove Guitars in 2020 to release his signature guitar model, the Oregon Concerto Bourbon CE.
September 12, 2021: Cancer Remission and COVID-19 Recovery
On September 12, 2021, Jeff Bridges announced that his cancer was in remission and that he had recovered from COVID-19.
2022: The Old Man
Jeff Bridges began starring in the FX drama thriller series "The Old Man" in 2022, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
2022: "The Old Man" Premiere and Emmy Nomination
Jeff Bridges starred in the Hulu series "The Old Man" which premiered in 2022 and earned him an Emmy nomination.
2024: Chaplin Award and Tron: Ares
In 2024, it was announced that Jeff Bridges would receive the Chaplin Gala Award and reprise his role in "Tron: Ares."
2024: "The Old Man" (Continued)
Jeff Bridges continued his role in "The Old Man" in 2024.
January 2025: Malibu House Fire
Jeff Bridges' family home in Malibu, inherited from his parents, burned down in the Palisades Fire in January 2025.