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- Jeff Bridges revisits his most iconic characters, including roles in The Last Picture Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, King Kong, Tron, Tron: Legacy, Starman, The Big Lebowski, True Grit, The Contender, Iron Man, Crazy Heart, Hell or High Water and Bad Times at the El Royale.
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“Jeez, I’ve made a lot of good movies.”
Yes, dude. You have
@James Henderson His career far outshines Lloyd's and Beau's.
@James Henderson that's like... your opinion man.
James Henderson WTF
James Henderson obviously you’re not a golfer.
Yeah, well, that's like, you know....fact, man
Casting Jeff Bridges as The Dude is one of the all-time legendary casting decisions.
To me he will always be The Dude.
Well like that's just your opinion
true, i can't think of many other casting choices for an iconic character in a movie tbh, like maybe Leo for Wolf of Wallstreet, or Jack Nicholson in Shining. Shoutout also to Tom Hardy for his role in Bronson, a very underrated performance in my opinion.
Now you could ofc always go with Stallone for Rambo or Rocky, or Arnie for Terminator, Bruce Willis for the Die Hards but those became iconic more because of the type of movie they were in not because their acting was particularly masterful in itself.
@@jordanhedger330 man
A B I D E
Im convinced Jeff Bridges wasn't acting when filming the big lebowski
legit. he is The Dude
The dude abides, man
Shut the f*** up Grant, your out of your element.
@One Hitter no
The part was written for him by the Coen brothers
somehow, knowing that the dude watches the dude and is happy with him makes me smile.
The first time I saw the Big Lebowski I wasn't that crazy about it... but just like him, I would see it on TV and just start watching part of it, and end up watching the whole thing. By now I've seen that movie about 15 times, and it is one of my top 10 all-time favorite movies!
C N same here lol
Gas God 💙🦋💙Me too🦅🦋💙
His dad did AIRPLANE with the Cohens.
The world abides...
“Jeff Bridges breaks down his most iconic characters”, spends 15 minutes talking about everyone else involved.
What a class act, this man.
@James Henderson Even if... so what? Now a great actor isnt worth anything just because he got lucky at the beginning of his career? Jealous shitheads these days...
@James Henderson how is he not?
...yes...
João Hilgert very well put.
@James Henderson what?
I love how much he keeps talking about everyone else, as opposed to just talking about himself for fifteen minutes.
Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there.
I noticed that too. Came here to say it. Every movie, he spends 5% of the time on himself, 10% of the time on describing a anecdote and 85% of the time talking about how amazing other cast members or crew are. Such a legend.
He's not a narcissist. Rare species in HW.
well that’s just like your opinion man, and i agree with it!
Yeah and he seems like just a regular guy that you could have a beer with too
He’s not only the man, he’s The Dude
Talking about Iron Man - “we really ironed it out”
Your puns are not lost upon me Jeff
He comes across as a good guy.
The Big Lebowski is an absolute masterpiece.
Oh God yeah mainly down to Walters. Crazy antics everytime he throws that old guy outta wheelchair it has me in tears everytime
The last picture show is better but the big Lebowski is a close second
Fabulous baker boys sigghhhhh
Yeah, this should be about 45 minutes longer.
Agree... lol
I could listen to Bridges talk for hours.
No time for that. They need to sell the new movie at the end.
The Big Lebowski section, alone, could be 45 minutes.
There's a pretty long form interview with Jeff at WTF.
Jeff Bridges is the dad that we all need but don't deserve
I agree with this post to the MAX
🥑
SlashtheDancingWalrus
don't deserve, my dad is way better! You ever met him?
Yeah he's a really cool dad!
He sticks up for Harvey Weinstein tho
This man is 70 years old , he looks great
How's he doing? Last I heard he had cancer.
@@samanthab1923retiree
“Smokey, this is not Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.”
But I wasn't over.
*Smokey, my friend you are entering a world of pain.*
Have you heard Vietnam??
Eight year olds, dude.
*Shut up Donny*
What a tremendously gracious and generous man. He went out of his way to give credit to everyone around him.
yes.. something rarely seen today . does not let it go to his head
I loved that too.
He is the dudest
For a guy who was born and raised in L.A. he really does Texas accents and southern accents incredibly well. I think he's a cowboy at heart.
henn863 it’s the combo of the looks and that voice lol great stuff
henn863
Try voices, getting skills, copy facial expressions! Your heart can be any heart!
He could even be an actor !
lucas rem well said
Its almost as if hes an actor?
"The Fisher King" One of his greatest roles and it's not even mentioned...
Felt the same!...couldnt believe it wasnt mentioned more in the comments!!
Fault of the idiot who filmed this not asking him to talk about it.
AGREE
It's a Terry Gilliam film AND he co-stars with Robin Williams! Instead they include the late-70s King Kong remake.
Yeah agreed...
Hes a nice guy, Ive played guitar with him at his ranch and great to see a star married with ONE woman for 28 years! Nice guy. the TRUE Dude!
His wife has the same great-great grandparents as me! (Sorry, thats all I got...)
Yeah, well ….. that's like your opinion, man
@@jerrybulger5267 You're obviously not a golfer
The Dude i used to drink with his aulfella
I used to spank his wife while he was off makin movies
*That rug really tied the room together.*
They peed on your rug, Dude.
did it not
Yeah, well, The Dude abides.
Not on the rug man!
My favorite movie quote EVER ! It makes me laugh so hard !!
“I made a lot of good movies, huh?” No, you made a lot of movies good.
Laxi, I almost never reply to other's comments, but in this case, Man, your comment was On The Money!! So worthy of the Great Actor that Jeff is. Perfect!
Indeed,he steal the spotlight in almost every movie he in no matter how bad the movie is its become enjoyable once jeff was in it.R.I.P.D,TRON:Legacy,etc.
Das a good point and for tribute to his greatest film of all time, and we all know which it is, I would highly encourage you too view this part one of 2 of some of his best and memorable moments czcams.com/video/ZL5L7sNkgu4/video.html I now present to you the big Lebowski at his very best volume one
PERFECT AND DEAD ON!
Bang on!
I realized about 10 years ago that I have pretty well enjoyed everything Jeff Bridges has been and that is truly the sign of a great performer.
Who also does a great job of choosing films. He's smart.
Starman is really underrated. Such a beautiful film and his performance is unforgettable. You really see him gradually become more and more human. Respect
He is still The Dude, His Dudeness, El Duderino.
Caleb Grill if you’re not into the whole brevity thing
That's like, you're opinion man...
Heyo
Yes he is
You know if you're not down for the whole brevity thing.
I love how much Jeff Bridges seems to genuinely love acting
Jeff acting in Starman is two levels above epic. Few actors, imo, can play an alien that is completely unaware of how to act and behave towards eveything around him. He does it... perfectly.
OK so I'm seeing this two years after you posted but YES! The way he described his method of creating the character, someone imitating a human then working with the dancer to slowly evolve....just brilliant. Very few special effects in that movie. We believed it because he sold it.
6:20 His Starman performance has a special place in his heart - you can tell by how animated her gets when talking about it. What an amazing career
Jeff Bridges is the world's longest-running child actor.
Don't forget about Kurt Russle and all the Disney Movies he did as a kid. He even kicked Elvis in the knee cap for the movie "It Happened at the World's Fair" as his first acting job. Can't get better than Elvis.... Then in 1979 he starred as Elvis in John Carpenter's Elvis the Movie.
and 3000 Miles to Graceland in 2001
Indeed!
They gotta make a movie where Kurt and Jeff are brothers!
@@lennonscat *Russell
What a legend, and genuine guy. Seems really down to earth for someone so ridiculously famous.
thechris312 he’s still a human being
Must run in the family. I met his father briefly at a baby shower many many years ago and he was exactly that: genuine and down to earth.
@@Rivera1958ful who are you, limmy?
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@@Rivera1958ful look up Brian "Limmy" Limond's Twitter
One of the most humble and down to earth actor's with an amazing grasp of the characters he plays and so incredibly talented,what a true craftsman.
He's one of the all time great actors. Not mentioned here was Seabiscuit, an underrated film where he went through a bevy of emotions through tragedy and healing. Also just a great and true horse racing story.
Boy do I agree with that! The movie is an absolute gem, Toby McGuire being left behind by his parents totally broke my heart. And Chris Cooper as the horse trainer, incredible! Let’s not forget Seabiscuit himself. Totally love this movie!
Despite being very important to Hollywood, this man acts very un-Hollywood. No matter who Jeff is talking to, there’s a cordiality in his tone like he’s known them 20 years.
that's a real Hollywood actor for you!
I waited tables at The Malibu Chart House, the Ivy at the Shore and the Ivy on Robertson back in the late 70's and till the mid 80's. I waited on Jeff and his brother Beau more than a few times and they are so down to earth. I waited on numerous actors and musicians. Some made you nervous and then you get ones that are so cool. I'd say the majority of the famous people I waited on were down to earth but both Jeff and Beau were so natural and kind...normal guys. Jeff acted exactly how he is in this video in real life. I love The Dude! Little known trivia for all of you, Beau played basketball for UCLA and Coach Wooden back in the day when UCLA was the best college basketball team in the country. He was a walk on, but he made the team.
@B Dean I believe I said "important to Hollywood". Don't cherry-pick.
I really want a Movie, with Jeff Bridges and Kurt Russel together, either as Brothers, Partners some kind of buddies movie. It could be a Comedy, Action or even both, more in a Mid-Western kind of period with Cowboys and stuff. Mainly because to me they're the most Cowboy looking dudes in all of film, but I don't think they have ever been together in a movie. I think it really needs to happen.
My two absolutely favorite actors. I would pay to see that regardless of what kind of movie it was :)
them and Chris Pratt Sam Elliot and Tom Hanks!......
OSCAR........Perod!
What about Sam Elliot I think he fits into the cowboy look
Genius!! I'd love to see them as brothers in a comedy western. Lets write the script!! Lol.
You just made me want something I never even knew I wanted !!
Nice to hear a Hollywooder with an actual brain and personality.
Jeff Bridges made a lot of good movies. I hope he makes many more.
I "met" Jeff Bridges some years ago at the De Young museum in San Francisco - totally embarrassed myself started praising him and the Big Lebowski and he was the *nicest guy* - looked me in the eyes, smiled, shook my hand, said thank you and.. something else lol don't remember but it was super nice. Just as friendly as you'd expect. I was high for a week off that lol
Ross Edwards according to John Goodman, when Jeff talks with you, he makes you feel as though you’re the only one in the room. That’s an outstanding quality to have. He just seems like a really chill, really polite and interesting guy. Love this guy!!
Probably the kindest actor out there. You can "feel" the kindness in his voice.
u should here his sleep tape. helps you go to sleep. "sleep tapes" by jeff bridges
True grit is my favorite western movie ever. He did such a good job in that movie.
did you see the original?
Jeff Bridges is gorgeous. Imagine being that awesome and looking that good through the years! Absolute legend!
his voice warms my soul
It just makes me think he has biscuits stuck in his throat
This man has some great hair
Loved the movie Tucker. Love everything I've seen with Jeff Bridges. What an unselfish, humble human being.
yes, generous and beautiful man
I was really hoping that Tucker would have made the list.
The joy he exudes when talking about his experiences is heartwarming and the consideration and respect towards everyone else involved shows his humbleness and class. His whole way of being is something to aim towards.
i’m completely unbiased: The Big Lebowski is the greatest movie ever made
The Dude Abides , one of for sure!
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
It's definitely up there.
The Dude Abides Lmao it’s not my favorite but one of my many favorites if that makes sense. IMO, it’s a comedic masterpiece.
The Dude Abides
Are you a Bowling movie fanboy, seen them all?
3 Hollywood actors I'd like to hang out with:
1. Bill Murray
2. Jeff Bridges
3. Jeff Goldblum
Have to put Charlie Sheen #1.
Johnny Depp tells great story about when he was to play Hunter S Thompson in 'Fear and Loathing...'
He tells of how Bill Murray advised him that he should take care when portraying Thompson as it is a fully encompassing role, it is easy to get "stuck in Thompson"... Murray himself claiming that he got stuck for weeks as Thompson!
That is a pretty good list
0/10 no steve buscemi
I ran into Jeff Goldblum on a hike in the hills above LA a few years ago. He was just as nice as you would hope.
love this guy... master actor, and just a cool dude
Tony stark was able to build this in a cave! With a box of scraps.
Well I'm sorry. I'm not Tony Stark.
Ok Boomer
What a bunch of gibberish that was....
@@NirvikIyer remembering seeing that in the cinema certainly makes me feel like one lol
"This is gonna take a long time" Oh don't worry Jeff, we actually can listen to you the whole day.
No Fisher King ?? Would have loved to hear Jeff reflect back on the character of Jack & working with Robin Williams and Terry Gilliam.
Totally agree, that film has really stuck with me over the years. Bridges was awesome in that.
I'm able to leave this video a little less disappointed because of this comment. This film is so criminally underrated.
His Best Role, Robin Williams, and Terry Gilliam as well.
He talks about Robin and seeing the homeless guy that inspired his character. You weren't paying attention.
The Fisher King
They left out a slept on Jeff Bridges classic with Robin Williams, The Fisher King by Terry Gilliam.
Absolutely one of the very best :)
That was a masterpiece
This dude has to be the chillest actor in Hollywood.
His energy is so contagious. Thanks for the shot of happiness
Trent.....NICELU PUT!👍👍
"Jeez, I'm in a lot of good movies, huh?"
Yes, sir, yes you are. Thanks.
PS.: I kind of miss him talking about Fisher King and working with Robin Williams Or about Blown Away and working with his dad.
Michal Motyčka The Fisher King is such a fantastic movie. Gilliam is an amazing director.
Yeah, the chemistry between him and Lloyd in Blown Away was freakin awesome! Must have been a great filming experience...
Love how he said "I'm in" and not "I made". Excellent way to acknowledge the rest of the team. This man is a model.
Yeah I recently watched The Fisher King for the first time in years and man it’s a great movie. Would’ve loved to see Jeff and Robin in another movie after it.
@@wildsmiley The Fisher King is a true masterpiece in my opinion. It breaks my heart every time I see it. Even more so now that Robin Williams is gone. I could be wrong, but I believe it was the only film that Terry Gilliam directed, but did not write. Starman is a wonderful film as well. The Big Lebowski is on my top 10 films of all time. When Bridges humbly says, he's been in a lot of great movies, he ain't lyin'.
I often wondered why Jeff wasn't in many movies. He's such a good actor! I understand now it was his choice to accept only the ones he really felt like he wanted to do. Good for him! Thank you, Jeff, for this interview.
Best hair in Hollywood or anywhere for that matter. Hands down.
Yeah not a lot of guys can pull off the combed straight back look without looking like a complete weirdo
*Jeff* is a whole Legend out here🐐
ik :D
Tron: Legacy is so underrated, well I like it anyway!
It's a pretty great sequel I think. I prefer it over the original.
degree7 Correct. No.
The story is kind of crap but everything else... man! The Daft Punk Score! The visuals! The symbolism (e.g. Clue's speech to his army mirrors Flynn's speech in the real word). The acting was also pretty good for this type of film.
I don't care what anyone says, it's a nearly perfect sequel.
The writing is amazing. I can feel the sadness and I betrayed feeling in CLU. I can feel the understanding and guilt in Flynn.
Sure there are a couple of things that are kind of silly, like the bar scene, but doesn't matter because I could watch this movie a hundred times. Probably have actually.
I feel like people who talk negatively about this movie don't really "get" it. Like there's an underlying quality right beneath all the visuals and music.
@@DevanteWeary There was a time when I was watching it at least twice a month.
I love Jeff Bridges. He was so cool in the fabulous Baker Boys. Still one of my favorite little movies.
He just legitimately seems to love making movies. Loves talking about everyone else but him. He's just great
Youre not alone Jeff, we all watch all of the big Lebowski when it comes on
Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, The Dude, Owen Wilson, and Matthew McConaughey must act in a Wes Anderson made Western.
G S Prasad - 🤔 👍👍
Coen Brothers
Owen Wilson... interesting addition to the group. All of them fit except him. Interesting.
@@Patch.of.clover How does Owen Wilson _not_ fit into a Wes Anderson film?
Wow! That'd be swell
The Big Lebowski one of the best movies ever, I can watch every year or so and still enjoy it like I was watching it for the first time.
i love how he can recall cast & crewmembers' names and jobs decades ago and give them acknowledgement
Definitely the dudest dude in the world - Jeff Bridges!
Well thats just like your opnion man...
It brings me no end of joy that Jeff legitimately loves The Dude. That's the type of role most actors would get annoyed even still talking about, and it really seems like his favorite role
I love how Bridges natural personality proves how he is the only actor who could play "The Dude."
Actors ACT. It's what they do. They spend their entire professional lives pretending to be something or someone they are NOT. So I'm always very reluctant to form any hard opinions about what kind of person an actor is by their interviews. But there's just *something* about Jeff Bridges that burns right through all that an convinces me at a fundamental level that what we see here is exactly what we get! As brilliant an actor as Mr. Bridges is, I really do not think he's so good that he could convey such profound decency if it weren't there.
well said sir!!!
You iron your tighties uhh
Όλο μαλακίες!
@@aparnak002 Τι λε μωρή φακλανα?
7:51 is when he starts talking about the dude
Zachery Abrams the whole video deserves respect you ignoramus!
Absolute legend. Wish he talked more about "Tucker: A Man and his Dream". He played him as half Howard Hughes, half P.T. Barnum. He also had a great line with his dad playing a Senator conspiring to block the Tucker 48: "Well, that's something I thought I'd never live to see, a politician with his hands in his own pockets."
I just like to hear his voice😚🥰
I love this man so much. A national treasure.
A bit disappointed that The Fabulous Baker Boys wasn't mentioned, that one is a hidden gem.
Agree
Great movie
That was where he stared with his bother. an incredible acting family.
Yesssss....I agree!!
Me too... It was such a beautiful film... And his performance...
I know it was not a big hit but I wish he would’ve spoken about Kiss Me Goodbye. That movie literally saved my life. I was going through a time where I wasn’t certain I wanted to live. During endless nights, I would put Kiss Me Goodbye in the VCR and tell myself if I laughed, I would be okay for one more night. I always laughed. That was 30 years ago next year and I still credit Sally Field, James Caan, and Jeff Bridges for saving my life.
Thats a heartwarming story.....glad jeff helped.😁
Glad you're still with us and hope you're still winning Lyn,rock on.xo
One of my all-time favorite actors. He's also very nice and down to earth, he's somebody I would like to know as a friend.
How can anyone not love this man; an absolute legend.
He will always be known as the DUDE. Big props to an excellent actor.
Jeff Bridges is so lovable
Peter Borak I really appreciate it thanks!
I remember seeing Starman and being impressed with it, for the same reason that I appreciated Enemy Mine. Both are great love stories, with the idea being that love transcends species. It's also similar to Powder: both are about an exceptional person who conveys something mystical and elevates those around him.
such a genuinely nice guy and great actor. hope to see more films with him in soon.
I could listen to him tell stories all day. What a cool dude.
That's so awesome that he flips through the cable channels and sometimes sees one of his movies is on and gets sucked into watching it - like a lot of us do, except he's IN the movie.
I love that the one move he can flip through and stop on is "Starman". What a dude!
He said Big Lebowski, not Starman!
He only does it when the Big Lebowski is on
A subtle but amazing detail in Starman is when Bridges as the alien in a human body experiences sneezing for the first time. It's super convincing the way he played it.
When he talks about the Coen Brothers movies being like music. I have seen this about their scripts! I love it. The tempo of the dialog is wonderful.
Jeff Bridges, rocking that shirt.
Alexander Paterson I know right! Didn’t think I could pull off pink but I think it works
Starman. Most nuanced performance but Jeff is aces in everything.
I saw starman in the theater back in the 80's by myself at age 7. I had a level of independence that made me feel like a king!!
In 1976 I was working in a cinema in Lausanne Switzerland when the de Laurentis version of King Kong came out. I saw it probably 20 times dubbed in French. At the time I had no idea that Jeff Bridges - only a few years older than me - would become one of my favorite actors. Interviews like this only strengthen my appreciation. Bridges is a real gentleman, making others feel comfortable and sharing the credit with not just other actors but everybody involved.
Jeff's voice is so calming and relaxing. I could listen to him talk about movies and acting all day!
You know Jeff Bridges also was in a great movie called The Fisher King with Robin Williams
As a younger guy I had kind of written Jeff Bridges off as not being a serious actor. This film showed me he can really act! Been a fan ever since,
My favorite movie of all time, it's unforgivable that the interviewer failed to bring it up.
one like that gets away...such a great film.
Jeff is a National Treasure really
Gavin Reddig aww thanks! I appreciate it
I love that he gets hooked and drawn into the Big Lebowski when it's on! It is one of those movies for me! I never get tired of it. Love the characters, they are all perfect! 😁
What I love about The Dude is that he seems so out of it the whole time, but he really is the only person putting all the information together in a rational way through the whole movie. He's really observant and clever, he's just, like, you know, The Dude, man.
Jeff Bridges is a critically acclaimed actor/thespian and super cool dude!
His father and fellow actor/thespian the late, great; Lloyd Bridges(God bless his soul). Brother Beau Bridges is a great actor/thespian as well.
The most underrated/hidden gem movie of all time: Arlington Road with Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins.
Daniel Stone - solid, solid flick. Love it when the bad guys win.
Yep....even K- Pac
Is that the one where he’s the IRA bomber?
And a movie similar to that, "Blown Away" with Tommy Lee Jones, and his dad, Lloyd
I don't know that I've ever seen a more down to earth, humble actor interview. He doesn't know his greatness. The other "lead" actors in films I hope we're like oh my god I'm working with Jeff Bridges.
Such a sweet Guy he deserves all the happiness
Tron Legacy is one of my favorite movies of all time. The soundtrack that Daft Punk made for it is straight FIRE
right??? it got criticized so heavily for it's pace but i absolutely loved it
Both Tron films are in my Top 5.
TRON Legacy was very good! I wish they had filmed TRON 3 at the same time so the Disney Suites couldn't back down.
It really is, yo but I read Ready Player One while listening to Tron Legacy. It works soo well.
I just wished Disney made a third film instead of making the boring Tomorrowland.
Jeff bridges is my sci fi childhood ... TRON and star man are beyond mind blowing !!! What a dude! Just gives me warm feelings !!!!
This is a very very great series of videos. All of these actors are very humble people as well as the films are all something to appreciate. Hella rad.
Truly one amazing person and actor. Everytime he's onscreen it definitely commands attention.
Down to earth, humble, and very likeable. God the man has aged like fine wine.
They forgot about Against All Odds, Wild Bill, Jagged Edge, and American Heart. This dude is extremely modest sounding in this video.
Winter Kills is a forgotten Bridges movie
@@alexroyster182 Cutter's Way too
Cutters way! Yep another great one.
+Jack Gattanella I would love to hear him talk about Cutters Way
I think I would rather they do this series about these great actors' WORST movies! They would have to do Blown Away for Bridges here. That was good but it was also terrible.
I've always loved the entire Bridges family. Everyday genuine people. No pretense.
Just throwing it out there - Arlington Road should've been on the list. It's insanely overlooked.
Not only is Jeff amazing in it (and Tim Robbins) but the ending is incredible.
Almost forgotten, incredible film.
Against all odds