Curiosidades

Is a talented guitarist.

Served in the United States Coast Guard, like his father, Lloyd (during WWII), and his older brother, Beau.

Met his wife, Susan Bridges, while filming Amigos e Aventureiros (1975) - she was working as a maid on a dude ranch.

Was thought to have turned down the lead role in Indiana Jones, one of the most famous movie characters of all time, in Os Caçadores da Arca Perdida (1981). But he said this wasn't true in an interview with Howard Stern, as he was only considered for, not offered, the role.

His role in O Grande Lebowski (1998) was written with him in mind.

Between takes, he shoots still photographs as a hobby.

His brother, Garrett Myles, died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) on August 3, 1948.

Is described as being an extremely laid-back guy.

Refers to the art of acting as using his "pretend-muscle".

Friends with Tommy Lee Jones and Kurt Russell.

Before asking out wife-to-be Susan Geston while shooting Amigos e Aventureiros (1975) on location in Montana, Jeff snapped a photo of her just before having his proposal abruptly declined. Thereafter, the happily married man carried the photo as a reminder of that brush-off.

Diagnosed with lymphoma in October 2020.

His performance as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski in O Grande Lebowski (1998) is ranked #90 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.

In 2010, both he and Colin Firth were nominated for the Academy Award in the category 'Best Leading Actor' (for Coração Louco (2009) and Direito de Amar (2009) respectively). Bridges won the award. The next year, both men were again contending in the same category (for Bravura Indômita (2010) and O Discurso do Rei (2010) respectively), with Firth winning this time.

One of his hobbies (other than his music) is ceramics.

He turned down the films Uma Linda Mulher (1990) and Ghost: Do Outro Lado da Vida (1990).

Good friends with Nick Nolte, Christopher Walken and Gary Busey.

Childhood crush was actress Tuesday Weld.

National Spokesperson and Founder of, "No Kid Hungry" (2010-2011)

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 11, 1994.

He was considered for the role of Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver: Motorista de Táxi (1976). Paul Schrader wrote the role with him in mind before Robert De Niro was cast.

Became a grandfather for the first time at age 61 when his daughter Isabelle Bridges gave birth to a daughter Grace on March 31, 2011.

Did some of his education at a military academy.

He has appeared in four films that have been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: A Última Sessão de Cinema (1971), Seabiscuit: Alma de Herói (2003), Bravura Indômita (2010) and A Qualquer Custo (2016).

Jon Hamm states Bridges as his favorite actor.

In 2011, he took a year off from acting to focus on recording, promoting and touring for his self-titled album.

Fan and friend of Kris Kristofferson. They both appeared in Portal do Paraíso (1980), and Kristofferson famously sang "Help Me Make it Through the Night" in Cidade das Ilusões (1972), which starred Bridges.

Was director Taylor Hackford's original choice for the lead role in A Força do Destino (1982), which he had to turn down due to a busy schedule.

He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: A Última Sessão de Cinema (1971), O Grande Lebowski (1998) and Homem de Ferro (2008).

Has stated Nada a Perder (1992) and Sem Medo de Viver (1993) as his favorites.

The first actor to be nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in a film that also starred Clint Eastwood. Bridges was nominated for O Último Golpe (1974).

Close friend and collaborator of directors John Carpenter and Terry Gilliam.

Is a huge fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

He was considered for the lead role in O Enigma de Outro Mundo (1982), which went to Kurt Russell.

Has played roles with the first name 'Jack' seven times, and with the surname 'Jackson' four times.

The longest he has gone without an Academy Award nomination is 16 years, between Starman: O Homem das Estrelas (1984) and A Conspiração (2000).

Is only the fifth actor in Oscar history to be nominated for an award for playing a role that had already won a previous actor an award. John Wayne won Best Actor for playing Rooster Cogburn in Bravura Indômita (1969), the same role that earned Bridges a nomination. Previously, Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro both won Oscars for playing Vito Corleone in O Poderoso Chefão (1972) and O Poderoso Chefão: Parte II (1974). Gérard Depardieu was nominated for playing the title role in Cyrano (1990), the same role that had won an Oscar for José Ferrer forty years earlier and Peter O'Toole earned a Best Actor Nomination for -Adeus, Mr. Chips (1969) the same role for which Robert Donat had won the Best Actor prize three decades prior. Also, the academy acknowledged both Charles Laughton and Robert Shaw for their portrayals of King Henry VIII: Laughton in an award winning performance in Os Amores de Henrique VIII (1933) and Shaw in O Homem que Não Vendeu sua Alma (1966). Bridges, O'Toole and Depardieu were nominated for a direct remake of an earlier Oscar-winning film while De Niro earned his Statuette for a sequel and Shaw was nominated for a completely different story revolving around his shared character.

Son of Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Dean Bridges, brother of Beau Bridges and Cindy Bridges.

Bridges and Nick Nolte were considered as possible candidates for the two leads in Fogo Contra Fogo (1995), roles that famously went to Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

He was considered for the lead role in Quero ser Grande (1988), which went to Tom Hanks.

Became a father for the third time at age 35 when his wife Susan Bridges gave birth to their daughter Haley Roselouise Bridges on October 17, 1985.

His good friend, Terry Gilliam, wanted him for the role of James Cole in Os 12 Macacos (1995). Bruce Willis got the role because he was a more bankable star.

He was offered the male lead in Love Story: Uma História de Amor (1970). His brother Beau Bridges was the director's first choice. Both turned down the role.

He was considered for Christopher Walken's role in O Franco Atirador (1978).

He was one of many considered for the role of John Rambo in Rambo - Programado Para Matar (1982) when the screenplay was still circulating.

Enjoys cigars, and smokes a couple every day.

An avid photographer, Jeff owns a Japanese Widelux 35mm camera that he uses to produce some of his popular photographic books, also taking it on location to capture the activity of co-stars and crew on the set during the shoots.

Was set to star in Conspiração Tequila (1988) with Nick Nolte, but when Nolte dropped out, so did he. Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell starred in the film.

Jeff's father was from a family that had long lived in the United States (since the 1600s on many lines), and had English, and some Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), ancestry. Jeff's maternal grandfather was an English immigrant (born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England), while Jeff's maternal grandmother had Irish, Swiss-German, and German ancestry.

He was strongly considered for the lead role of Doug Quaid in O Vingador do Futuro (1990).