Jeff Bridges

Born:4 בדצמבר 1949

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jeff Bridges, born on December 4, 1949, is a versatile American actor, singer, and producer who hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His talent shines through in a wide range of roles, showcasing his ability to embody diverse characters with depth and authenticity. Bridges' early exposure to acting alongside his father, Lloyd Bridges, and brother, Beau Bridges, set the stage for a remarkable career that has spanned decades.

With a career marked by critical acclaim and industry recognition, Bridges has solidified his status as a Hollywood legend. His portrayal of an alcoholic singer in the 2009 film "Crazy Heart" not only earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor but also showcased his musical talents, adding another dimension to his artistic repertoire. This role demonstrated Bridges' dedication to his craft and his willingness to fully immerse himself in complex characters.

Throughout his career, Bridges has delivered memorable performances that have captivated audiences and critics alike. From his early roles in "The Last Picture Show" (1971) and "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" (1974) to more recent successes in "True Grit" (2010) and "Hell or High Water" (2016), he has consistently showcased his versatility and range as an actor. His ability to bring authenticity and emotional depth to each character he portrays sets him apart in the industry.

In addition to his Oscar-winning performance in "Crazy Heart," Bridges has received multiple Academy Award nominations for his work in films such as "Starman" (1984) and "The Contender" (2000). These nominations are a testament to his skill and dedication to his craft, as well as his ability to tackle a variety of roles with nuance and precision.

Beyond his acting prowess, Bridges' contributions to the entertainment industry extend to his work as a producer and singer. His multifaceted talents have allowed him to explore different facets of the creative process, further cementing his legacy as a respected and versatile artist. Bridges' passion for storytelling and commitment to his craft continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

With a career spanning over six decades, Jeff Bridges has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. His ability to inhabit characters with depth, empathy, and authenticity has earned him a place among the most revered actors of his generation. Whether portraying a troubled musician, a rugged cowboy, or a compassionate alien, Bridges brings a unique blend of charisma and vulnerability to each role, captivating audiences with his unparalleled talent.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home

Obadiah Stane (Uncredited)

2019

Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.

Iron Man

Obadiah Stane

2008

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Champ

2017

When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

The Big Lebowski

The Dude

1998

Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.

True Grit

Rooster Cogburn

2010

Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn.

Tron

Kevin Flynn / Clu

1982

When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world...And becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

The Giver

2014

In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

R.I.P.D.

Roy Pulsipher

2013

A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.

Surf's Up

Big Z / Geek (voice)

2007

A young surfer enters his first contest, hoping a win will earn him respect. But an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.

Bad Times at the El Royale

Father Daniel Flynn / Dock O'Kelly

2018

Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.

Only the Brave

Duane Steinbrink

2017

Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.

Starman

Starman / Scott Hayden

1984

When an alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona, the government tries to stop them.

The Little Prince

The Aviator (voice)

2015

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.

Hell or High Water

Marcus Hamilton

2016

A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.

Seabiscuit

Charles Howard

2003

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Lightfoot

1974

With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.

K-PAX

Dr. Mark Powell

2001

Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Preston Tucker

1988

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.

Against All Odds

Terry Brogan

1984

She was a beautiful fugitive. Fleeing from corruption. From power. He was a professional athlete past his prime. Hired to find her, he grew to love her. Love turned to obsession. Obsession turned to murder. And now the price of freedom might be nothing less than their lives.

King Kong Lives

Jack Prescott (archive footage)

1986

After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.

King Kong

Jack F. Prescott

1976

An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.

8 Million Ways to Die

Matthew 'Matt' Scudder

1986

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.

The Only Living Boy in New York

W.F. Gerald

2017

When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.

The Last Unicorn

Prince Lir (voice)

1982

From a riddle-speaking butterfly, a unicorn learns that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a now middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.

HyperNormalisation

Self (archival footage)

2016

We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They do not care. We say we care, but we do nothing, and nothing ever changes. It is normal. Welcome to the post-truth world. How we got to where we are now…

Stick It

Burt Vickerman

2006

Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

Masked and Anonymous

Tom Friend

2003

A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by deceptive promoter Uncle Sweetheart, who plans on raking in huge sums for himself from the event. Headlining is legendary musician Jack Fate, whose prison time is cut short with Sweetheart's help. Meanwhile, journalist Tom Friend investigates the corrupt concert and sets out to unmask the truth to the public.

White Squall

Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon

1996

In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.

Arlington Road

Michael Faraday

1999

Threats from sinister foreign nationals aren't the only thing to fear. Bedraggled college professor Michael Faraday has been vexed (and increasingly paranoid) since his wife's accidental death in a botched FBI operation. But all that takes a backseat when a seemingly all-American couple set up house next door.

The Muse

Jack Warrick

1999

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.

The Vanishing

Barney Cousins

1993

The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.

The Mirror Has Two Faces

Gregory Larkin

1996

Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.

The Fisher King

Jack

1991

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Bill Django

2009

A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.

Cutter's Way

Richard Bone

1981

Richard spots a man dumping a body, and decides to expose the man he thinks is the culprit with his friend Alex Cutter.

Blown Away

James "Jimmy" Dove

1994

Blown Away tells the story of Jimmy Dove, who works for the Boston bomb squad. Shortly after Dove leaves the force, his partner is killed by a bomb that Dove thinks might have been made by someone he knows.

Heaven's Gate

John L. Bridges

1980

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.

The Fabulous Baker Boys

Jack Baker

1989

The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

Clayton Harding

2008

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

Crazy Heart

Bad Blake

2009

When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.

Fearless

Max Klein

1993

After a terrible air disaster, survivor Max Klein emerges a changed person. Unable to connect to his former life or to wife Laura, he feels godlike and invulnerable. When psychologist Bill Perlman is unable to help Max, he has Max meet another survivor, Carla Rodrigo, who is wracked with grief and guilt since her baby died in the crash which she and Max survived.

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The Giver

Producer

2014

In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

The Only Living Boy in New York

Executive Producer

2017

When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.