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Jeff Dowd (born November 20, 1949) is an American film producer and political activist.
Aug 7, 2013 · Rather than the story being based on a person's life, the Coen brothers instead chose to base only their protagonist, Jeffrey Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), on a real person. That person is Mr. Jeff Dowd (aka The Dude), who they considered to be quite the character.
Mar 10, 2023 · Jeff Dowd is a film producer, writer, and activist who inspired the Coen brothers to create The Dude, the protagonist of their 1998 stoner comedy. Learn about his life, career, and causes in this article from Slashfilm.
Aug 1, 2018 · Jeff Dowd was an actual member of the Seattle Liberation Front protesting the Vietnam War. Who knows what the Dude’s veteran buddy Walter would have made of that. The Nazis in his real world didn’t lose their ears, though Dowd did unfurl a Nazi flag during his trial, branding his accuser a “Good German,” or fascist facilitator.
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Oct 4, 2017 · Jeff “The Dude” Dowd, the real life inspiration for The Big Lebowski’s main character, talks about his optimism for social change with filmmaker Ari Gold. Filmed at Johnie's Coffee Shop in ...
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Nov 2, 2023 · Jeff Dowd is a marketing executive who met the Coen brothers in the 80s and became the model for the character of The Dude in their 1998 film. Learn how he influenced the movie's plot, dialogue, and White Russian obsession, and what he does now as a cult icon.
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Aug 28, 2012 · In a short documentary directed last year by documentary filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig ( The Devil and Daniel Johnston ), and posted today at The Atlantic, Jeff Dowd, the real-life inspiration for the...
