An American actor who has starred in over 50 films during his lengthy career. He comes from a family of performers and was introduced to show business by his father Lloyd. He is most famous for his work in the films Big Lebowski (1998), Seabiscuit (2003), Crazy Heart (2009) and most recently True Grit (2010). His accolades include a long list of Academy Award nominations, and one win for Best Actor in 2010. He achieved major success early in his career when he was nominated for an Academy Award in his first major film, the 1971 drama Last Picture Show. Three years later he starred opposite Clint Eastwood in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Over the next 3 decades, Bridges went on to star in over 50 films and win countless awards for his work. More recently he starred in the 2009 film Crazy Heart, which earned him his first Academy Award for Best Actor. He is also known for his charitable work and for his music and photography.