Jeff Bridges Biography
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Salary
The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996): $5,000,000
The Fisher King (1991): $3,000,000
Trivia

Met his wife, Susan in 1975 while filming Rancho Deluxe (1975) - she was working as a maid on a dude ranch.

Uncle of Casey Bridges, Jordan Bridges, Dylan Bridges, Emily Bridges and Jamey Geston.

Is a talented guitarist.

Born at 11:58 PM PST.

Between takes, he shoots still photographs as a hobby.

Served in the United States Coast Guard.

His performance as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski in The Big Lebowski (1998) is ranked #90 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).

His performance as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski in The Big Lebowski (1998) is ranked #90 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of AllTime.

Is mentioned in the song "Jeff Bridges" by Midnight Choir.

He was considered, along with Nick Nolte, for the role of Det. Sonny Crockett on "Miami Vice" (1984). Both were deemed too expensive, and Don Johnson got the part.

Was considered for the role of Dan Gallagher in Fatal Attraction (1987).

Good friends with Nick Nolte and Gary Busey.

Considered for Christopher Walken's role in The Deer Hunter (1978).

Auditioned for the part of 'Cpt. Willard' in Apocalypse Now (1979), as did his good friend Nick Nolte.

He was one of many considered for the role of 'John Rambo' in First Blood (1982) when the script was still circulating.

He was strongly considered for the lead role of 'Quaid' in Total Recall (1990).

He was offered the male lead in Love Story (1970). His brother Beau Bridges was the director's first choice. Both turned it down.

Turned down the role of 'Hooper' in Jaws (1975).

Considered for the lead in Big (1988).

He is a big fan of actors Robert Ryan and Lee Marvin. Favorite movie is Billy Budd (1962).

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

Did some of his education at a military academy.

Turned down the lead role of 'Jack Cates' in 48 Hrs. (1982), because he didn't want to do a simple cop movie. The role went to Nick Nolte. Bridges later worked with the director Walter Hill in Wild Bill (1995).

Is described as being an extremely laid-back guy.

Friend of Tommy Lee Jones and Kurt Russell.

Eagerly pursued the lead in The Stunt Man (1980). Bridges was reportedly very keen to play Cameron, a fugitive who hides out at a movie set and accidentally becomes a stunt man.

He was considered for the part of Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman (1989).

Uncle of Ezekiel (Zeke) Bridges, the youngest child of Beau Bridges.

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

Turned down the part of 'Zachariah' in Zachariah (1971) to work on The Last Picture Show (1971).

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 Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974).
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