![]() ![]() In addition to “The Last Picture Show” he also earned Best Supporting Actor nominations for “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” in 1974, “The Contender” in 2000 and “Hell or High Water” in 2016. Jeff’s career had an auspicious start when he earned an Oscar nomination at age 22 for his second film “The Last Picture Show.” Still regarded as a classic, the film featured an all-star cast of experienced performers ( Ellen Burstyn, Eileen Brennan, Ben Johnson, Oscar winner Cloris Leachman) and introduced a bunch of new young actors such as Cybill Shepherd, Timothy Bottoms, Sam Bottoms and Bridges.īridges would continue to earn accolades from the Academy Awards, amassing seven nominations over an incredible 45-year career to date. ![]() His father was the highly successful actor Lloyd Bridges, who appeared in over 100 films and starred in multiple TV series including the popular “Sea Hunt.” Jeff’s brother is the Emmy Award-winning actor Beau Bridges. And Jeff Bridges definitely belongs on that list. A few names come to mind: Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Angelina Jolie. While many children of famous actors follow their parents into the profession, it is pretty rare that the child equals or surpasses the achievements of their parent. ![]()
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