[Music] Jeff Bridges is one of the most colorful and multifaceted figures in the world of Cinema his career spam more than five decades and includes not only outstanding acting work but also significant achievements in music and humanitarian Endeavors early years and beginning of career Jeff Bridges was born on December 4th 1949 in Los Angeles California to actor Lloyd Bridges and actress Diane Bridges from an early age he was immersed in the world of Show Business which foreshadowed his future in the movie industry his first big success came in 1971 when he played in the movie The Last Picture Show which earned him a nomination for an Academy Award for best supporting actor this work was a Bright Start for his career and brought attention to his talent top of career and landmark roles during the 1980s and 1990s Bridges established himself as one of Hollywood's most versatile actors his role in the big Labowski 1998 brought him cult status and His Image as the dude became a pop culture icon collaborating with the Cohen Brothers the creators of the movie was one of the most notable moments of his career showcasing his outstanding comedic Talent however his work is not limited to Comedy in 2009 Bridges won the Oscar for best actor for His stunning performance in Crazy Heart where he played an aging country singer struggling with alcoholism this award confirmed his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation