Clint Eastwood

Actor and director famed for westerns

Clint Eastwood - Actor and director famed for westerns
Born

May 31st, 1930
94 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, director, and producer, this individual gained prominence in the 1960s through the role of the Man with No Name in Sergio Leone's 'Dollars Trilogy', which included 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'For a Few Dollars More', and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'. Transitioning to directing, major works include 'Unforgiven', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1993, and 'Million Dollar Baby', which also secured multiple Oscars. The career spanned over seven decades, showcasing talents in both acting and directing, along with contributions to music as a composer and musician.

Portrayed the Man with No Name in the Dollars Trilogy

Directed and produced 'Unforgiven', winning Best Picture

Directed and produced 'Million Dollar Baby', winning multiple Oscars

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