Jeffrey Bridges was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of actress and writer Dorothy Bridges (née Simpson) and actor Lloyd Bridges. He has an older brother, Beau, and a younger sister, Lucinda. Another brother, Garrett, died of sudden infant death syndrome in 1948. He shared a close relationship with his brother, actor Beau Bridges, who acted as a surrogate father when their real father was busy with work. He and his siblings were raised in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. He served in the US Coast Guard in the late 1960s, and as a reservist in the early 1970s.
Bridges is an uncle of Jordan Bridges. He married Susan Geston in 1977. He met Geston during the shooting of the movie Rancho Deluxe which was filmed on a ranch where Geston worked as a maid.[6] The couple have three daughters: Isabelle (born in 1981), Jessica Lily (born in 1983), and Hayley Roselouise (born in 1985). He is also a known cannabis user(whats the use in reporting this fact); in an interview, he admitted to giving up smoking during filming of The Big Lebowski, but has not "permanently kicked the habit."[7]
As a teenager, Bridges appeared, along with his brother Beau, on their father's CBS anthology series, The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962-1963).
His first major role was in the 1971 movie The Last Picture Show for which he garnered a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was nominated again for the same award for his performance opposite Clint Eastwood in the 1974 film Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. One of his better known roles was in the 1982 science-fiction cult classic Tron, in which he played Kevin Flynn, a video game programmer. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1984 for playing the alien in Starman. He was also acclaimed for his roles in the thriller Against All Odds and the crime drama Jagged Edge. His role in Fearless is recognized by some critics to be one of his best performances.[8] One critic dubbed it a masterpiece;[9] Pauline Kael wrote that he "may be the most natural and least self-conscious screen actor that has ever lived".[10] He also starred as "The Dude" in the Coen Brothers' cult-classic film The Big Lebowski.
In 2000, he received his fourth Academy Award nomination, for his role in The Contender. He also starred in the 2005 Terry Gilliam movie Tideland, his second with the director (the first being 1991's The Fisher King). He played the role of Obadiah Stane in the 2008 Marvel motion picture, Iron Man.[11] In July 2008 and July 2009, at the San Diego Comic-Con International, he appeared in a teaser for Tron Legacy, the sequel to Tron.
In 2010, Bridges won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Bad Blake in the film Crazy Heart.
Bridges began taking pictures on set during Starman, at the suggestion of co-star Karen Allen.[citation needed] He has published many of these photographs online and in the 2003 Pictures: Photographs by Jeff Bridges.[12][13][14][15]
Bridges is also a cartoonist. Some of his "doodles" have appeared in films including K-PAX and The Door in the Floor.[citation needed]
Bridges narrated the documentary Lost in La Mancha (2002), about the "unmaking" of a Terry Gilliam retelling of Don Quixote, tentatively titled The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, which would have starred Johnny Depp as Sancho Panza and Jean Rochefort as the quixotic hero. Bridges also narrated the documentaries Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West (2002, IMAX), Raising the Mammoth (2000, TV), and The Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979, TV). He also voiced the character Big Z in the animated picture Surf's Up.
Bridges has performed TV commercial voice-over work as well, including Hyundai's 2007 "Think About It" ad campaign,[citation needed] and all the Duracell ads in the "Trusted Everywhere" campaign (2006-on).
In the film The Contender, in which he co-starred, Bridges recorded a version of Johnny Cash's standard "Ring of Fire" with Kim Carnes that played over the pivotal opening credits.
In February 2010, he was among the nearly 80 musicians to sing on the charity-single remake of We Are the World.
Either Way
Jeff Bridges Lyrics
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Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
Went in the ditch goin' 95
I can't believe that I walked away alive
I was going too fast
I may be walkin', I may be walkin'
I'll get there just the same
The woman I love, she never let me down
Never said that my dream could not be found
I had to burn before I could learn
She let me go, she let me go
She let me return
This is the place where I was meant to be
Movin' on with you next to me
And when that highway comes to a 't'
Either way is a mystery
Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
The song Either Way, sung by Jeff Bridges, is a melancholy contemplation on life's journey and the choices we make. The lyrics, "Lookin' down that highway far as I can see, Where I left so much of me," suggest an introspection, a self-critique of sorts. The highway is a metaphor for life's journey. The singer looks back at the road of his life, aware that he has left behind a large part of himself, the person he used to be.
The line "It's how it has to be," is an acceptance of fate, the reality that some things or events cannot be changed. The reference to the accident, "Went in the ditch goin' 95, I can't believe that I walked away alive," is a realization that life can be fragile and uncertain, a fleeting moment that can disappear in an instant. Despite the close encounter with death, the singer doesn't wallow in self-pity but instead takes responsibility for the situation, admitting, "I was going too fast, In the breakdown lane."
The song's message is about resilience, perseverance, and the idea of moving on, "This is the place where I was meant to be. Movin' on with you next to me." The person he is referring to could be anyone, perhaps a lover or friend. The last line of the song, "Either way is a mystery," is a beautiful way to sum up the idea that life is unpredictable, and we cannot know what will happen in the future. The only certainty is that we must live in the moment and take responsibility for the choices we make.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Reflecting on the past, and acknowledging the regrets and opportunities missed.
Where I left so much of me
Grieving the loss of time and moments that cannot be recovered.
It's gone, gone, gone
Comprehending the irrevocability of the past.
It's how it has to be
Accepting the consequences of one's choices, and recognizing that some things can't be undone.
Went in the ditch goin' 95
Taking risks and pushing boundaries, knowing that things could go wrong at any moment.
I can't believe that I walked away alive
Feeling grateful for second chances and blessings in life when things could have gone much worse.
I was going too fast
Realizing that sometimes, it takes a mistake to learn a lesson.
In the breakdown lane
Going through a rough patch or a moment of weakness, and finding a way to get through it.
I may be walkin', I may be walkin'
Accepting that progress may be slow, but it's still progress.
I'll get there just the same
Being patient and trusting that things will eventually work out in their own time.
The woman I love, she never let me down
Having a supportive and loving partner who stands by you through thick and thin.
Never said that my dream could not be found
Believing in one's aspirations and having someone who shares these aspirations, even when others may not see the same potential.
I had to burn before I could learn
Learning from mistakes and setbacks, and recognizing how they can lead to growth and resilience.
She let me go, she let me go
Having someone who is willing to let you make your own decisions and learn from them, even if that means losing them for a while.
She let me return
Having someone who is willing to take you back and support you, even after you have made mistakes and experienced setbacks.
This is the place where I was meant to be
Feeling content and fulfilled in one's current situation, and recognizing that everything happens for a reason.
Movin' on with you next to me
Having someone by your side as you go through life's adventures and challenges, and feeling grateful for their presence.
And when that highway comes to a 't'
Recognizing that life is full of decisions and crossroads, and having to make choices that will shape one's future.
Either way is a mystery
Accepting that the future is uncertain, and that whatever path one chooses will have its own set of joys and challenges.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROBERT FRANKLIN RAMSEY
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Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
Went in the ditch goin' 95
I can't believe that I walked away alive
I was going too fast
In the breakdown lane
I may be walkin', I may be walkin'
I'll get there just the same
The woman I love, she never let me down
Never said that my dream could not be found
I had to burn before I could learn
She let me go, she let me go
She let me return
This is the place where I was meant to be
Movin' on with you next to me
And when that highway comes to a 't'
Either way is a mystery
Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
Edward Teach
Love this song, awesome , Jeff thank you
Surfing Bruce
Hermosa música!!! Thank you so much for posting!!! Gracias!!!!
Deborah Perkins
Amazing voice gives me goosebumps xxxxxxxxxxxxx
VINYLBEATLES
Jeff, man I have to say, he calm down my soul when it´s on fire
safaksle
Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
Went in the ditch goin' 95
I can't believe that I walked away alive
I was going too fast
In the breakdown lane
I may be walkin', I may be walkin'
I'll get there just the same
The woman I love, she never let me down
Never said that my dream could not be found
I had to burn before I could learn
She let me go, she let me go
She let me return
This is the place where I was meant to be
Movin' on with you next to me
And when that highway comes to a 't'
Either way is a mystery
Lookin' down that highway far as I can see
Where I left so much of me
It's gone, gone, gone
It's how it has to be
Daniela Amado Rabelo
Amazing soundtrack and great movie. I love your crazy heart, God bless you, Jeff. Your Bad made me wonder about life, love, peace and all things that round us every day. Thank you!
steve devotion
Crazy heart was a great soundtrack, but this is actually from another jeff bridges album.
Scott Lennan
EXCELLENT that Jeff would cover a Bo Ramsey song that was only ever available on CASSETTE.
Bo, PLEASE release the album on vinyl!!!
Vraja Dasi
Love it.
anonymous457
i want his guitar