Jeff Bridges, born Jeffrey Leon Bridges in 1949 in California, is an American actor, producer, and singer. He was born into a prominent Hollywood family. His father, Lloyd Bridges, was a celebrated actor, and his mother, Dorothy Bridges, was a writer and actress. His maternal grandfather was originally from Liverpool, England. Jeff grew up in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, an area noted for its celebrity residents.
Bridges has an older brother, Beau Bridges, who is also an accomplished actor. The two worked together on the television series Sea Hunt, which also featured their father, Lloyd. Jeff also had a sister, Lucinda, and a younger brother who passed away in infancy. During their father's frequent absences for work, Beau often stepped in as a supportive presence.
Jeff graduated from high school in 1967. At age 17, he toured with his father in a stage production of Anniversary Waltz. After completing high school, he moved to New York City, where he studied acting at Herbert Berghof Studio. At 18, he joined the United States Coast Guard Reserve, where he served for seven years.
Jeff Bridges earned critical acclaim early in his career with a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Last Picture Show (1971). His most celebrated role came decades later when he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying Otis "Bad" Blake in Crazy Heart (2009). This role solidified his status as one of Hollywood's most respected actors.
Bridges has appeared in a wide range of films across genres. One of his most iconic roles is that of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski in the cult classic The Big Lebowski (1998). He also played the role of Obadiah Stane, also known as Iron Monger, in the Marvel film Iron Man (2008).
Beyond acting, he partnered with Squarespace to develop websites where he released his original songs, showcasing his talent as a musician. He has also done voiceover work for numerous films and television commercials.
| Net Worth 2021: | 100 million |
