While Both John Wayne and Jeff Bridges Can Be Described

question 56

Multiple Choice

While both John Wayne and Jeff Bridges can be described as icons of Hollywood, what is one of the biggest differences between their careers?

• A) John Wayne worked within the security of the studio system, while Jeff Bridges jumps around within today's independent system of movie production.
• B) John Wayne averaged a movie per year in his forty-six-year career, while Jeff Bridges has made sixty-five films to date.
• C) John Wayne starred exclusively in Westerns, and Jeff Bridges has starred in a variety of genres.
• D) John Wayne never refused a part, and Jeff Bridges carefully selects roles that will enhance his off-screen image.
• E) John Wayne was one of the youngest to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, and Jeff Bridges is one of the oldest to win at age sixty.

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