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Birth name | Jeffrey Leon Bridges | Birth date | December 4, 1949(age 61) | Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Occupation | Actor, singer, producer, composer | Years active | 1950 � present | Spouse | Susan Geston (1977 � present; 3 children) |
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Jeffrey Leon "Jeff" Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor and musician. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 82nd Academy Awards for his role as Otis "Bad" Blake in the 2009 movie Crazy Heart.
Bridges is also a musician, a photographer, and an occasional vintner and a storyteller. He comes from a well-known acting family, and worked as a child with his father, Lloyd Bridges, and brother Beau on television's Sea Hunt. Some of his best-known movies include Tron, Fearless, Iron Man, TheContenderThe Contender (2000 film), Starman, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Jagged Edge, Against All Odds, TheFisher KingThe Fisher King (film), Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Seabiscuit, Tron: Legacy, and The Big Lebowski.
Bridges earned his sixth Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn in 2010's True Grit.
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![Become a fan on facebook and order here: on.fb.me Tron: Legacy is available now on Four-Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-Ray and DVD Combo. Follow TRON: Legacy on Twitter: twitter.com TRON: LEGACY is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that's unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and scored by Grammy Award®-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L9szn1QQfas/0.jpg) 2.35 min. | 4.86 user rating |
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![TRON: LEGACY hits US theaters on Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D TRON: LEGACY is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that's unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and scored by Grammy Award®-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6HcsDc_9LX8/0.jpg) 2.97 min. | 4.82 user rating |
![Become a fan on facebook and order here: on.fb.me Tron: Legacy is available now on Four-Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-Ray and DVD Combo. Follow TRON: Legacy on Twitter: twitter.com TRON: LEGACY is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that's unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and scored by Grammy Award®-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d4RiUy23e9s/0.jpg) 2.53 min. | 4.92 user rating |
![Twitter.com - Follow Us! Tron: Legacy hits theaters on December 17th, 2010. Cast: Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, James Frain, Beau Garrett, Serinda Swan " Tron Legacy" is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that's unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father's disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin's loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. Tron: Legacy footage courtesy Walt Disney Pictures.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/svpLw7e-4ds/0.jpg) 1.73 min. | 4.95 user rating |
![In this quirky dark comedy inspired by a real life story you will hardly believe is actually true, astonishing revelations about a top-secret wing of the US military come to light when a reporter encounters an enigmatic Special Forces operator on a mind-boggling mission. Reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) is in search of his next big story when he encounters Lyn Cassady (Academy Award®winner George Clooney), a shadowy figure who claims to be part of an experimental US military unit. According to Cassady, the New Earth Army is changing the way wars are fought. A legion of Warrior Monks with unparalleled psychic powers can read the enemys thoughts, pass through solid walls, and even kill a goat simply by staring at it. Now, the programs founder, Bill Django (Oscar® nominee Jeff Bridges), has gone missing and Cassadys mission is to find him. Intrigued by his new acquaintances far-fetched stories, Bob impulsively decides to accompany him on the search. When the pair tracks Django to a clandestine training camp run by renegade psychic Larry Hooper (two-time Oscar® winner Kevin Spacey), the reporter is trapped in the middle of a grudge match between the forces of Djangos New Earth Army and Hoopers personal militia of super soldiers. In order to survive this wild adventure, Bob will have to outwit an enemy he never thought possible. The Men Who Stare at Goats was inspired by Jon Ronsons non-fiction bestseller of the same name, an eye-opening and often hilarious exploration of <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GC2TzspJn5A/0.jpg) 2.38 min. | 4.51 user rating |
![The official trailer for Crazy Heart, starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Robert Duvall. In select theaters December 16th!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y0349E7kFEM/0.jpg) 2.03 min. | 4.75 user rating |
![Screenshots, More info: geckomovies.com Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper, Hailee Steinfeld Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uco41pOKeJg/0.jpg) 1.25 min. | 4.80 user rating |
![Singer Ryan Bingham performs "The Weary Kind", from the soundtrack for CRAZY HEART, starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Robert Duvall, in select theaters December 16.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zelvaxvTaUk/0.jpg) 4.40 min. | 4.94 user rating |
![www.youtube.com www.twitter.com Boy's and girls, on this uncensored episode of Up Close with Carrie Keagan, Carrie sits down with TRON: Legacy's Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, Beau Garrett, James Frain and Bruce Boxleitner to talk about why the sequel to TRON may be the ultimate fanboy boner that may force Disney to change it's name to JIZZNEY! Sam Flynn (Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade -- a signal that could only come from his father-- he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a cyber universe -- a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. NOGOOD TV (NGTV) stars Carrie Keagan and Shark Firestone and showcases over a dozen original shows featuring raw, real and uncensored interviews with the biggest stars in the world from music, movies and TV. It also has uncensored, uncut, explicit and director's cut versions of music videos. NO GOOD TV can be found at www.NGTV.com. It's the most fun you'll ever have with your pants on!!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X0Y284Rulzk/0.jpg) 5.92 min. | 3.70 user rating |
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Year |
Title |
Role |
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1950 |
The Company She Keeps |
Uncredited |
1969 |
Silent Night, Lonely Night |
John Young |
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1970 |
Halls of Anger |
Doug |
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1971 |
TheLast Picture Show |
Duane Jackson |
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
1971 |
The Yin and Yang of Mr. Go |
Nero Finnighan |
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1971 |
In Search of America |
Mike Olson |
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1972 |
Fat City |
Ernie |
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1972 |
Bad Company |
Jake Rumsey |
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1973 |
Lolly-Madonna XXX |
Zack Feather |
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1973 |
TheLast American Hero |
Elroy Jackson, Jr. |
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1973 |
TheIceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh (1973 film) |
Don Parritt |
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1974 |
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot |
Lightfoot |
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
1975 |
Rancho Deluxe |
Jack McKee |
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1975 |
Hearts of the West |
Lewis Tater |
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1976 |
Stay Hungry |
Craig Blake |
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1976 |
King Kong |
Jack Prescott |
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1978 |
Somebody Killed Her Husband |
Jerry Green |
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1979 |
Winter Kills |
Nick Kegan |
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1979 |
TheAmerican Success CompanyThe American Success Company (film) |
Harry Flowers |
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1980 |
Heaven's Gate |
John L. Bridges |
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1981 |
Cutter's Way |
Richard Bone |
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1982 |
Tron |
Kevin Flynn/Clu |
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1982 |
Kiss Me Goodbye |
Dr. Rupert Baines |
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1982 |
TheLast UnicornThe Last Unicorn (film) |
Prince LÃr |
Voice Only |
1984 |
Against All Odds |
Terry Brogan |
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1984 |
Starman |
Starman/Scott Hayden |
Saturn Award for Best Actor Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama |
1985 |
Jagged Edge |
Jack Forrester |
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1986 |
8 Million Ways to Die |
Matthew "Matt" Scudder |
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1986 |
TheMorning AfterThe Morning After (1986 film) |
Turner Kendall |
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1987 |
Nadine |
Vernon Hightower |
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1988 |
Tucker: The Man and His Dream |
Preston Tucker |
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1989 |
See You in the Morning |
Larry Livingstone |
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1989 |
TheFabulous Baker Boys |
Jack Baker |
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1990 |
Texasville |
Duane Jackson |
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1991 |
TheFisher KingThe Fisher King (film) |
Jack Lucas |
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actor |
1992 |
American Heart |
Jack Kelson |
Also Producer Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead |
1993 |
TheVanishingThe Vanishing (1993 film) |
Barney Cousins |
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actor |
1993 |
Fearless |
Max Klein |
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1994 |
Blown Away |
Jimmy Dove/Liam McGivney |
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1995 |
Wild Bill |
James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok |
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1996 |
White Squall |
Captain Christopher 'Skipper' Sheldon |
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1996 |
TheMirror Has Two Faces |
Gregory Larkin |
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1996 |
Hidden in America |
Vincent |
TV Also Executive Producer |
1998 |
TheBig Lebowski |
Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski |
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
1999 |
Arlington Road |
Michael Faraday |
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1999 |
TheMuseThe Muse (film) |
Jack Warrick |
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1999 |
Simpatico |
Lyle Carter |
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2000 |
TheContenderThe Contender (2000 film) |
President Jackson Evans |
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor � Motion Picture Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor-Motion Picture Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role |
2001 |
Scenes of the Crime |
Jimmy Berg |
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2001 |
K-PAX |
Dr. Mark Powell |
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2002 |
Lost in La Mancha |
Narrator |
Voice Only Documentary |
2003 |
Masked and Anonymous |
Tom Friend |
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2003 |
Seabiscuit |
Charles S. Howard |
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor � Motion Picture Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
2004 |
TheDoor in the Floor |
Ted Cole |
Nominated-Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead |
2005 |
TheAmateurs |
Andy |
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2005 |
Tideland |
Noah |
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2006 |
Stick It |
Burt Vickerman |
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2007 |
Surf's Up |
Ezekiel 'Big Z' Topanga/Geek |
Voice Only |
2008 |
ADog Year |
Jon Katz |
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor � Miniseries or a Movie |
2008 |
Iron Man |
Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger |
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain |
2008 |
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People |
Clayton Harding |
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2009 |
TheOpen Road |
Kyle |
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2009 |
Crazy Heart |
Otis "Bad" Blake |
Also Executive Producer Academy Award for Best Actor Alliance of Women Film Journalists Eda Award for Best Actor Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Denver Film Critics Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated-Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama Nominated-St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor |
2009 |
TheMen Who Stare at GoatsThe Men Who Stare at Goats (film) |
Bill Django |
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2010 |
Tron: Legacy |
Kevin Flynn/Clu 2 |
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2010 |
True Grit |
Rooster Cogburn |
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated-Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated-Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominated-St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated-Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated-Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor |
Academy Award for Best Actor
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama