Jeffrey Leon Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor known widely for his intriguing roles in film and television. His acting career spans seven decades and entails numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for three BAFTA Awards and two Emmy Awards. Bridges was born into a prominent acting family and launched his acting career on the television series Sea Hunt alongside his father, Lloyd Bridges and brother, Beau Bridges. He made his first big-screen debut in the drama Halls of Anger, before he secured his first leading role in The Last Picture Show. His successful acting portfolio includes an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Crazy Heart, and Oscar nominations for roles in The Last Picture Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Starman, The Contender, True Grit, and Hell or High Water.

Apart from acting, Bridges is also known for his work in film production and music. He's played leading roles in various genres of film including adventure, science fiction, thriller, and drama. Thus demonstrating his flexibility and outstanding talent as an actor. Some of his most iconic roles include the character of Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski in the crime comedy film The Big Lebowski, and appearances in big-budget films like Seabiscuit, Iron Man, Tron: Legacy, and Bad Times at the El Royale. In addition to his astonishing film career, Bridges' television roles have also earned him Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for his performances in the HBO film A Dog Year and the Hulu series The Old Man.