Clint Eastwood

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Name:
Clint Eastwood
Real name:
Clinton Eastwood Jr.
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Birth date:
(95 y.o.)
Place of birth:
San Francisco
Height:
6'4 ft ()
Weight:
190 lb (86 kg)
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Clint Eastwood's biography

Clint Eastwood is a world-famous American actor and multi-faceted entertainment powerhouse. After spending years as an icon of the Western genre, he's proven himself as a brilliant director, enterprising producer, talented composer, and screenwriter.
In the photo: Clint Eastwood
In the photo: Clint Eastwood
His impressive collection of accolades includes The National Medal of Arts, the César Award, and four Oscar wins. Net worth: $375 million.

Early years

Clinton Eastwood Jr. was born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California, to an ordinary working-class family. The future actor's father, Clinton Eastwood Sr., worked at a steel plant, while his mother, Margaret Ruth Eastwood (Runner), was an engineer at the same facility.
Clint Eastwood in childhood (from the right with his father in the photo)
Clint Eastwood in childhood (from the right with his father in the photo)
The boy's parents were deeply religious, though they belonged to different faiths—his mother was Mormon and his father Presbyterian—and worked to raise Clint and his older sister Jeanne as devout Christians.

The boy's childhood coincided with the Great Depression, which hit industrial cities particularly hard. As a result, Clint's parents frequently moved, searching for steady work. The family settled for a longer stretch in Piedmont, California, where the boy could attend school regularly and even participate in theatrical productions with his classmates. He graduated from school already in Oakland in 1948.
Clint Eastwood at a young age
Clint Eastwood at a young age
Before being drafted into the army, the young man worked various jobs to help support the family financially. In 1950, he began military service and served as a private in the Korean War. His closest army buddies were Martin Milner and David Janssen, who later influenced Clint's entry into the world of cinema.
Clint Eastwood was clearly aware of his desire to become an actor
Clint Eastwood was clearly aware of his desire to become an actor
After his discharge in 1954, the young man enrolled in the Economics program at Los Angeles City College. His active involvement in student theater productions gave him a clear sense that he wanted to become an actor. His former army buddies eagerly supported his dream—and Clint headed to Hollywood.

Career: Star of Westerns and Director

Early in his career, Clint Eastwood worked in crowd scenes, then after a lengthy casting process Universal Studios signed him to a contract for a modest $75 per week. He landed small roles in low-budget films – «Revenge of the Creature» (1955), «Francis in the Navy» (1955), «Tarantula» (1955), «Away All Boats» (1956)
Clint Eastwood in the «Francis in The Navy» picture
Clint Eastwood in the «Francis in The Navy» picture
Gradually, he started getting noticed, which led to invitations for minor but still leading roles - Jack Rice in the «The First Traveling Saleslady» (1956) western, Keith Williams in the «Ambush at Cimarron Pass» (1958). But luck was scarce, and the young actor was beginning to lose hope for professional success.
A shot from the «Ambush at Cimarron Pass»
A shot from the «Ambush at Cimarron Pass»
During that period, having decided to visit his friend, Clint visited him at the CBS network studio. He accidentally bumped into a director in the hallway who desperately needed an actor to play the role of Rowdy Yates in the «Rawhide» cowboy TV series (1959-1966).
Clint Eastwood in the «Rawhide» TV series
Clint Eastwood in the «Rawhide» TV series
Clint Eastwood's charismatic performance in the show caught the attention of legendary Italian director Sergio Leone, a pioneer of the "spaghetti western" genre and in 1964, the cult director invited Clint to star in his "Man with No Name" trilogy – to play cowboy Joe in the first film with the intriguing title «A Fistful of Dollars».
Clint Eastwood in the image of Joe in the «A Fistful of Dollars»
Clint Eastwood in the image of Joe in the «A Fistful of Dollars»
The film's $200,000 budget generated $14 million in profit – and the relatively unknown Eastwood instantly became a bankable star. The film's theatrical release in Europe and America generated massive buzz, so soon the sequels were released - «For a Few Dollars More» (1965) and «The Good, the Bad and the Ugly» (1966).
Clint Eastwood in the «For a Few Dollars More»
Clint Eastwood finally achieved recognition of his talent. And in 1966 he received several tempting offers to play in Hollywood westerns.
Clint's signature character for years – a man of few words with a steely squint and a loaded Colt in his hand – became his most sought-after role, and westerns with the actor were considered classic samples of the genre.
Clint Eastwood's second legendary role was the hero of the cycle of films «Dirty Harry» (1971-1988). His portrayal of the tough cop Harry Callahan, who ruthlessly pursued criminals while bending the rules, would define action films in this vein for years to come.
Clint Eastwood in the «Dirty Harry»
According to Zoomboola.com, in 1971, the actor successfully debuted as a director, presenting the public the «Play Misty for Me» thriller. A new chapter began in Clint Eastwood's career – his most creatively fulfilling period. He would balance directing his own films («Firefox» (1981), «Sudden Impact» (1983), «Pale Rider» (1985)) with intense acting in films by various directors.
Clint Eastwood in the «Play Misty for Me» thriller
Clint Eastwood in the «Play Misty for Me» thriller
Among Eastwood's impressive filmography, fans particularly highlight «Escape from Alcatraz» (1979) - the creative peak of Clint's collaboration with director Don Siegel. Eastwood crafted a compelling portrayal of prisoner Frank Morris, who pulled off an incredible escape from the legendary fortress-like prison through sheer intelligence and an unbreakable desire for freedom.
Clint Eastwood in the «Escape from Alcatraz» picture
Clint Eastwood in the «Escape from Alcatraz» picture
By the late '80s, Clint Eastwood had every reason to be proud of his remarkable success. Critics called him a brilliant director. His biographical film «Bird» (1988), which offered an intimate look at jazzman Charlie Parker's life, won an Oscar for Best Sound, while Eastwood himself took home a Golden Globe for Best Director.
Clint Eastwood in the «Unforgiven»
Clint Eastwood in the «Unforgiven»
In 1991, Eastwood was ready to tackle the most important project of his career - the film «Unforgiven» (released in 1992). The actor was also the performer of the role of William Munny and the director of the picture. It was a genuine triumph for Eastwood: along with massive box office success, the film earned its creator four Oscars.
Clint Eastwood at the Academy Awards Ceremony (1993)
The actor/director's ventures into comedy proved successful, as demonstrated by the huge popularity of «Space Cowboys» (2000).
Clint Eastwood and Sean Penn on the set of the «Mystic River» thriller
Clint Eastwood and Sean Penn on the set of the «Mystic River» thriller
The thriller «Mystic River» (2003) stands as another major Eastwood success: Clint won both the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Director while Sean Penn took home the Oscar for his powerfully played lead role.
The trailer for Clint Eastwood's «Million Dollar Baby»
Eastwood's golden streak continued: the 2004 hit «Million Dollar Baby» won Best Picture while Clint took home Best Director. Actress Hilary Swank (for the lead role) and Eastwood's close friend actor Morgan Freeman (for his supporting role) also won Oscars.
Clint Eastwood in the «Trouble with the Curve» (Trailer)
As the years went by, the thriller star largely stepped away from acting. His final acting role was Gus Lobel in «Trouble with the Curve» (2012), which Clint also produced.
Clint Eastwood on the set of the «Letters from Iwo Jima»
Clint Eastwood on the set of the «Letters from Iwo Jima»
Despite his advanced age, Clint kept creating new masterpieces with his trademark energy. His remarkable films from this period include the historical drama «Letters from Iwo Jima» (2006), which earned Clint an Oscar and Golden Globe, the thriller «Changeling» (2008) starring Angelina Jolie, and the fantasy film «Hereafter» (2010).
Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie on the set of the «Changeling»
Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie on the set of the «Changeling»
The war drama «American Sniper» (2014), directed by Eastwood, explored the psychological toll on a soldier who killed countless people in Iraq. Eastwood's biographical dramas were also well-received by audiences - «Invictus» (2009), focusing on South African President Nelson Mandela (starring Morgan Freeman), and «J. Edgar» (2011), chronicling the life of FBI's first director John Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Hollywood's ultimate cowboy, Eastwood starred in 80 films throughout his career and produced another 30.
Clint Eastwood and Aaron Eckhart on the set of the «Sully»
Clint Eastwood and Aaron Eckhart on the set of the «Sully»
His recent works include the 2016 film «Sully», starring top-tier actors Tom Hanks, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Eckhart, and «The 15:17 to Paris» (2018) featuring Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, and Alek Skarlatos.
Clint Eastwood about his picture «The 15:17 to Paris»

Clint Eastwood's personal life

In 1953, Clint officially married actress Maggie Johnson. Soon they had two children - son Kyle (1968) and daughter Alison (1972), but even they did not prevent the couple from divorcing.
Clint Eastwood and Maggie Johnson
Clint Eastwood and Maggie Johnson
Still married to Maggie, the young actor fell for stunt woman Roxanne Tunis, who gave birth to his daughter Kimber in 1964.

Then he spent 3 years with flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves. He left her with two children – son Scott (1986) and daughter Kathryn (1988). She called him the cruelest and most evil person in her revenge to the press.
Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke
Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke
During the filming of the film «The Outlaw Josey Wales» (1976), Clint began courting actress Sondra Locke, with whom he lived from 1976 to 1990, without making it official.
Breaking with Sondra Locke cost lot for Clint Eastwood
Breaking with Sondra Locke cost lot for Clint Eastwood
When Eastwood decided to leave Sondra, she went to court, accusing her former boyfriend of ruining her life: forcing her to have 2 abortions and undergo a fallopian tubes ligation procedure. The court sided with her, ordering Eastwood to pay Locke tens of millions.

After receiving the money, Sondra published a memoir with such intimate revelations that Eastwood did not spare money to buy out all the rights to her book. However, that story didn't teach the incorrigible "serial womanizer" - the nickname stuck to the legendary cowboy in Hollywood. And in the early '90s, Clint fell in love again: his choice was actress Frances Fisher. They had a daughter Francesca (1993), but even the child's birth didn't prevent the couple from separating in 1995. .
Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher
Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher
Soon, Clint Eastwood began to develop a romantic relationship with TV presenter Dina Ruiz. And though she was 35 years younger than the actor, he officially married her in 1996. The marriage gave birth to another daughter of Clint - Morgan (1996).
Clint Eastwood and Dina Ruiz
Clint Eastwood and Dina Ruiz
In 2013, Dina announced she wanted to file for divorce from her husband because Clint was cheating on her. Immediately after the divorce, the romantic-minded Eastwood dated actress Erica Fisher. According to other sources, his new girlfriend was a waitress from Mission Ranch Hotel Christina Sandera (she is 33 years younger than Clint).
Clint Eastwood and son Scott
Clint Eastwood and son Scott
His son Scott Eastwood followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor. Even in the early stages of his career, the young man didn't use his father's influence, so the lead role in the "Pacific Rim Uprising" sequel is his personal achievement.

Clint Eastwood nowadays

Despite his advanced age, Clint Eastwood continues to be creative. So, in 2019, he directed and produced the biographical drama "Richard Jewell".Besides filmmaking, Eastwood is also involved in business: in Carmel, where he was mayor for 2 years, he owns a golf club, a hotel, and a restaurant that generates a solid income.
Clint Eastwood in 2020
Clint Eastwood in 2020

Clint Eastwood: latest news and articles

  • Really cool true actor, he is already 90 years old and he still on top.
    2021-04-24 09:53:21
  • He played very cool in Gran Torino, it is a powerful movie.
    2021-04-16 23:57:22
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and that is all that I say, everybody needs to watch. Oldfages here.
    2021-04-16 18:56:06
  • Clint Eastwood is a legend. It`s cool that he still acting in the movies
    2021-04-11 20:35:01
  • When I`m asking somebody about Eastwood - nobody knows him. But I like how he play in the movies, he is showing the spirit of the movie and the message.
    2021-02-26 17:54:50
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