Clint Eastwood is an American actor best known for his prominent role in the Dirty Harry He is a living legend who broke his way into the hearts of Americans in 1959 when he played the riveting role of cowboy Rowdy Yates in the television series . rawhide . He starred in several iconic films such as A Fistful of Dollars , For a Few Dollars More , and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly . He was not only an actor and director, but also a mayor, composer, businessman and politician.

Born name

Clint Eastwood Jr.

nickname

Dirty Harry, Samson

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

San Francisco, California, USA

nationality

training

Clint Eastwood attended Piedmont Middle School . He was not a very bright student and due to his poor grades, he was held back and had to attend summer school.

He later joined Piedmont High School but was asked to leave because of his poor academic performance, writing an insulting proposal to a school official, and burying a figurine on the school lawn. He had also planned to do a theory degree in music after high school, but things didn’t go the same way.

Clint then attended Oakland Technical High School and is believed to have graduated in January 1949.

In 1951, Clint tried to join Seattle University but when the Korean War started he was inclined to join the Army. Throughout his time in the Army, he served as a lifeguard at Fort Ord in Northern California.

In 2000 he received an honorary doctorate from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Then, on September 22, 2007, he was awarded a Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music during the Monterey Jazz Festival .

occupation

Actor, producer, director, politician, entrepreneur, composer

family

• Father – Clinton Eastwood Sr. (1906–1970) (manufacturing manager)
• Mother – Ruth Wood (runner) (1909–2006) (IBM operator)
• Siblings – Jeanne Bernhardt (born 1934)
• Other – John Belden Wood (1913–2004) (Stiefvater)

Manager

Clint is represented by Walter Schupfer Management and Malpaso Productions.

Genre

Jazz, folk, world music, country, pop

instruments

singing, piano

labels

Cameo, Malpaso Records

Wealth (income and earnings)

In 2015, his net worth was estimated at $375 million.

To build

Slim

Height

6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm

weight

82 kg or 180.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Clint dated –

1. Sônia Braga – Brazilian actress Sônia Braga reportedly dated Clint in the ’80s.
2. Margaret Johnson (1953-1984) – Secretary for Industria Americana and model Margaret Johnson and Clint began dating in 1953 after meeting on a blind date in Los Angeles. The couple soon married after being together in Pasadena for 6 months. It is believed that the two had started something similar to an open marriage. In 1978, Margaret filed for separation but soon changed her mind and decided to get back together to start a family. They have two children, son Kyle Eastwood (born May 19, 1968) and daughter Alison Eastwood (born May 22, 1972). Later, in May 1984, Margaret and Clint ended their relationship.
3. Jayne Mansfield (1954) (rumour)
4. Mamie Van Doren (1955) – Co-stars Mamie Van Doren and Clint met on the set of Star in the Dust (1956), which led to her disappointment.
5. Rosina Glen (1958-1959)
6. Roxanne Tunis (1959-1975) – News broke about Clint’s extramarital affair with dancer and stuntwoman Roxanne Tunis, whom he met in 1959. Their affair resulted in the birth of Clint’s first child, Kimber Lynn Eastwood (born June 17, 1964). The child’s identity was kept from the public until 1989, 24 years after her birth. However, the child’s birth certificate does not indicate that Clint was her father. The couple was said to have been 14 years old, although he was still married to Margaret at the time. However, their relationship ended in 1975.
7. Anita Lhoest (1959-1960) – Clint was also dating competitive swimmer Anita Lhoest in 1959. Later, Anita became pregnant and had to go through an abortion.
8. Keely Smith (1961-1974)
9. Jill Banner (1964-1965)
10. Catherine Deneuve (1966)
11. Inger Stevens (1967-1968)
12. Jean Seberg (1968)
13. Bridget Byrne (1969)
14. Susan St. James (1969)
15. Gael Greene (1969-1970) – Restaurant critic Gael Greene also had a falling out with Clint after she was invited to an interview on the set of Two Mules for Sister Sara in 1970.
16. Jo Ann Harris (1970-1972)
17. Cathy Reghin (1971)
18. Sondra Locke (1972-1989) – Clint knew love was in the air when he met actress and director Sondra Locke in 1972 at a meeting in his office at Universal Studios Lot. By 1975, Clint had fallen deeply in love, or at least that’s what Sondra thought when they began living together. He showed a desire for her like he had never shown before and also wrote a song, She Made Me Monogamous, for her. Later they went from one place to another and made 4 films together. During this time, Sondra underwent two abortions and also underwent a tubal ligation. Later, in 1989, Locke filed a palimony lawsuit after finding out that Clint had changed the locks on the house and put her belongings in the storage room because he couldn’t face the fact that she was still seeing her gay husband Gordon Anderson Upon further investigation, however, Sondra learned that Clint himself was having an affair with another woman. In 1995, she sued him for fraud, but later settled the matter in 1996.
19. Tanya Tucker (1982) (Rumor)
20. Jamie Rose (1983)
21. Rebecca Perle (1983-1986)
22. Megan Rose (1983-1987)
23. Jacelyn Reeves (1984-1990) – While dating Sondra Locke, Clintwas taken in by flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves in 1984. The couple had been together for a long time and had two children – actor Scott Eastwood (born March 21, 1986) and actress Kathryn Eastwood (born March 2, 1988).
24. Barbara Minty (1988) (Rumor)
25. Barbra Streisand (1989)
26. Carmel Mayor Jean Grace (1989)
27. Jane Cameron (1989)
28. Dani Crayne (1990) (Rumor)
29. Frances Fisher (1989-1995) – Actress Frances Fisher and Clint met on the set of Rosa Cadillac in 1989 and began living together in 1990. Three years later after starring in the film, Unforgiven, in 1992 the duo were blessed with a daughter they named Francesca Fisher-Eastwood (born August 7, 1993). Despite this, they were separated in early 1995.
30. Dina Ruiz (1993-2014) – Clint started dating reporter and news anchor Dina Ruiz after they met at an interview in 1993. The couple married on March 31, 1996 and she became the second woman he had married. Dina later gave birth to actress Morgan Eastwood (born December 12, 1996). However, by 2013, Dina and Clint were already living apart, and in October 2013, Dina filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences, which was finalized a year later in December 2014.
31. Erica Tomlinson (2012-2014)
32. Christina Sandera – Hostess Christina Sandera, who worked at Clint’s Mission Ranch Hotel in Carmel, California, was photographed with a ring on her finger in 2017 while the two were having a good time. However, it is unclear if they are still together or not.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English, Scottish, Irish, German, Dutch and Welsh descent.

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

With age, his hair has turned white.

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Mole on the right side of his upper lip
• Towering Height
• Sinister facial expressions
• Gritty voice

brand promotion

Clint has appeared in advertisements for several brands including –

• Chrysler
• United States Golf Association
• Texture (Digital Magazine)
• BMW
• California Travel & Tourism Commission
• Be Proud of America (PSA)
• Anti-Crack-Cocaine-Campaign (PSA)

During the 2012 presidential election, he appeared in an ad benefiting former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

Religion

Clint doesn’t believe in God. However, he prefers Buddhism as a religion because he believes in meditation and enjoys the art of meditation practiced by the believers.

Known for

• The roles he played in various films including A Fistful of Dollars (1964), The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966), Dirty Harry (1971) and The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
• His scores for films such as Grace Is Gone , Changeling , and Million Dollar Baby

As a singer

In 1959, Clint produced an album entitled Cowboy Favorites including songs like Bob Hilliard’s Bouquet of Roses , Bob Will’s San Antonio Rose and Cole Porter’s Don’t Fence Me In.

He has also performed live several times with actor Paul Brinegar and occasionally with actress and singer Sheb Wooley.

Clint has also composed several film scores for films such as Flags of Our Fathers and Grace Is Gone. He received 2 Golden Globe nominations during the 65th Golden Globe Awards for his outstanding score in the drama film, Grace Is Gone . His composition in Changeling also won a Satellite Award in the Best Song category at the 12th Satellite Awards .

first movie

Clint Eastwood made his motion picture debut in the film, Revenge of the Creature in May 1955. However, his part went uncredited.

He made his credited debut as Jonesey in the comedy film, Francis in the Navy in 1955.

First TV show

He made his first TV show appearance on the series, TV Reader’s Digest in 1956.

Personal trainer

Clint has always been careful to maintain a healthy lifestyle since he was young. He has always focused on healthy eating habits and maintains a low-fat, high-protein diet. Its diet consists mostly of fruits and vegetables and a minimal amount of sugar.

Clint also believes in taking a good nap to give his body some time to rest. He also engages in some cardio and strength exercises in moderation to be able to shed excess fat.

He also performs a silent mantra meditation technique known as “Transcendental Meditation,” which is usually practiced at least twice a day for about 15 to 20 minutes while sitting with your eyes closed.

Clint Eastwood favorite things

• Self-Directed Movies – Bird (1988), Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), Mystical River (2003), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), Unforgiven (1992)
• Actor – James Cagney
• Musicians – Charlie Parker and Lester Young, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Fats Waller and Robert Johnson

Clint Eastwood Facts

1. At the time of his birth, Clint weighed 5.2 kg.
2. He spent his teenage years in Piedmont, California.
3. He was called “Samson” by the nurses.
4. Clint is a descendant of William Bradford, an English Puritan who moved to North America in 1620. With his birth, the 12th generation of the Eastwood family was born in North America.
5. At the age of 19, Clint began dating a 20-year-old teacher who was very possessive and threatened suicide if he ever left her.
6. Clint played through multiple jobs including lifeguard, paper carrier, grocer, forest firefighter and also a golf caddy.
7. He survived a plane crash in the Douglas AD Bomber aircraft that ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean near Point Reyes. Together with the co-pilot, he swam more than 3 km to come ashore with a life raft.
8. In the past he was a part owner of the Pebble Beach Golf Country Club near the Monterey Peninsula.
9. His onscreen roles are often based on the life of a gunslinger who has a dark past.
10. He was first spotted by a store clerk at Fort Ord, where he served as a military lifeguard in the 1950s.
11. On July 21, 1970, Clint’s father, ClintonEastwood Sr., died at the age of 64 after suffering a heart attack. This had a deep impact on Clint, making him even more health conscious and productive on film sets.
12. He composed and directed the music video for the song, Why Should I Care , recorded by Diana Krall.
13. His role as “Dirty Harry” is considered one of the most talked about roles he has ever played and even raised the bar for the action film genre.
14. Clint was chosen to play the role of James Bond but he turned down the offer as according to him the role could only suit an English actor.
15. In 1967 he founded his own production company called Malpaso Productions, which produced all but four of his films.
16. Initially, he was also cast for the role of Superman .
17. In 1971 he founded a pub called Hog’s Breath Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, but later sold and bought the Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant .
18. From 1986 to 1988 he served as non-partisan mayor for Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
19. Clint wrote the opening lines for Don Siegel’s autobiography, A Siegel Movie .
20. Clint made his fifth and final appearance in the Dirty Harry series starring in Dead Pool in 1988.
21. As of 2018 he had shot, produced, directed or composed over 50 films.
22. He began directing in 1971 and produced his first film, Feuerfuchs 1982.
23. The birth of his daughter Francesca Fisher-Eastwood on August 7, 1993 marked the first time he had been present at the birth of any of his children.
24. In 1993, a 39-year-old woman from Kent, Washington claimed he was her biological father. However, Clint never responded to the story.
25. In October 1997 he was placed at #2 in The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time listing by Empire British edition of magazines.
26. Although Clint smokes in most of his film scenes, he is actually a non-smoker. The cigars he used in The Good, Bad, and Ugly were made in a Beverly Hills shop to suit his character.
27. Clint is a dedicated golfer who owns Tehàma Golf Club and is a certified pilot who prefers to fly to the studio in his chopper to avoid the usual traffic.
28. Clint enjoys musical genres such as jazz (especially bebop), blues, classical rhythm, classical music, and country music.
29. In 2000, Eastwood received an award from the John F. Kennedy Center.
30. In 2005, he became the oldest winner of a Best Director Oscar, which he received for his film, Million Dollar Baby (2004).
31. Clint Eastwood is not active on social media.