Jeff “The Dude” Dowd, the inspiration for Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski in

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
The original Dude, Jeff Dowd, addresses his minions. A host of admirers and doppelgangers turned at Fremont Outdoor Cinema for a Lebowski Fest-related screening of the classic film.
The original Dude, Jeff Dowd, addresses his minions. A host of admirers and doppelgangers turned at Fremont Outdoor Cinema for a Lebowski Fest-related screening of the classic film.

Jeff “The Dude” Dowd, the inspiration for Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski in The Big Lebowski, was presented the “Key to the Universe” by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Monday, July 20, 2009. Lebowski Fest continues Tuesday at ACME Bowl.Published on July 21, 2009

Jon Hegeman as Sam Elliot.

Jon Hegeman as Sam Elliot.

White Russians, obviously, were the drinks of choice.

White Russians, obviously, were the drinks of choice.

Jeff Bridges as The Dude during the screening at Fremont Outdoor Movies.

Jeff Bridges as The Dude during the screening at Fremont Outdoor Movies.

Noble attempts.

Noble attempts.

The sweater that gets around.

The sweater that gets around.

Dowd, working on a Caucasian.

Dowd, working on a Caucasian.

Vikings.

Vikings.

Pin Palls.

Pin Palls.

Beverages.

Beverages.

Har Mar Superstar provided some music relief.

Har Mar Superstar provided some music relief.

He also showed us his moves.

He also showed us his moves.

And his boobs.

And his boobs.

The Dude mugs with comedian Danniel Linn.

The Dude mugs with comedian Danniel Linn.