About
Clint Eastwood is an iconic American actor, musician, and filmmaker with a career spanning several decades. He gained initial recognition in the Western TV series Rawhide before achieving international fame through his roles in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns. Eastwood solidified his status as a cultural icon with his portrayal of the antihero cop Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry film series. He has received many awards, and even served as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Career Timeline
*Rawhide* TV Series
Early role in TV show *Rawhide* gave him initial recognition.
Dollars Trilogy Debut
Starred in *A Fistful of Dollars*, launching him to stardom in Spaghetti Westerns.
*Dirty Harry* antihero
Starred in *Dirty Harry*, solidifying his action star persona.
Directorial Debut
Directed and starred in *Play Misty for Me*, showcasing his talent beyond acting.
*Unforgiven* Oscar Win
Won Best Director and Best Picture for *Unforgiven*, cementing his directorial prowess.
*Million Dollar Baby* success
Earned another Best Director and Best Picture Oscar for *Million Dollar Baby*.
*Gran Torino* critical acclaim
Starred in and directed *Gran Torino*, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
Continued Film Icon
Remains an active and respected figure in Hollywood.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026