Jeff Bridges: Hitting right note to land first Oscar

WON a best actor Oscar, his first, for his role in Crazy Heart as a drunken country singer who finds redemption.

Bridges, the brother of Beau and son of screen star Lloyd, was previously nominated four times for an Oscar.

“Thank you mom and dad for turning me on to such a groovy profession,” Bridges said after whooping in joy, pumping his golden statuette in the air.

Bridges told the audience how his father had taught him the basics of acting, while his mother egged him on to entertain guests at parties.

“They loved showbiz so much, I feel an extension of them. This is honouring them as much as it is me.”

Bridges is known for his naturalistic style and for often playing rambling and unpredictable characters.

He had already won the Screen Actors Guild award and the Golden Globe for his role in Crazy Heart.