Jeffrey Leon Bridges, born December 4, 1949, is an iconic American actor whose career spans over seven decades. He is renowned for his leading roles in both film and television, garnering critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Additionally, he has received nominations for three BAFTA Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Bridges was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for his lifetime contributions to the entertainment industry. Born into a prominent acting family, he appeared alongside his father, Lloyd, and brother, Beau, on the television series Sea Hunt (1958–1960). Bridges made his film debut in Halls of Anger (1970), and his breakout role in The Last Picture Show (1971) earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
Throughout his career, Bridges has showcased remarkable versatility, starring in a wide range of films including the adventure King Kong (1976), the groundbreaking science fiction classic Tron (1982), thrillers like Jagged Edge (1985) and The Morning After (1986), and dramas such as The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), The Fisher King (1991), and The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996). He received additional Oscar nominations for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Starman (1984), The Contender (2000), True Grit (2010), and Hell or High Water (2016). Bridges won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of an alcoholic singer in Crazy Heart (2009). His career also includes high-profile roles in big-budget films like Seabiscuit (2003), Iron Man (2008), and Tron: Legacy (2010). On television, he earned Primetime Emmy nominations for his performances in A Dog Year (2009) and the Hulu series The Old Man (2022–2024), further cementing his status as a legendary actor.
