History of Clint Eastwood in Timeline
Clint Eastwood is an American actor and film director renowned for his roles in Westerns like the Dollars Trilogy and as Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry films, solidifying his status as a cultural icon of masculinity. He gained initial fame in the TV series Rawhide. Beyond acting, Eastwood also served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for two years after being elected in 1986.
1906: Birth of Clinton Eastwood Sr.
In 1906, Clinton Eastwood Sr., Clint Eastwood's father, was born.
1909: Birth of Ruth (Margret Runner)
In 1909, Ruth (née Margret Runner), Clint Eastwood's mother, was born.
1913: Birth of John Belden Wood
In 1913, John Belden Wood, Clint Eastwood's stepfather, was born.
May 31, 1930: Birth of Clint Eastwood
On May 31, 1930, Clint Eastwood was born at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.
1934: Birth of Jeanne Bernhardt
In 1934, Jeanne Bernhardt, Clint Eastwood's younger sister, was born.
1940: No Relocation Between 1940 and 1949
Despite some media claims, the Eastwood family did not move between 1940 and 1949, settling in Piedmont, California.
January 1945: Attendance at Piedmont High School
From January 1945, Clint Eastwood attended Piedmont High School.
January 1946: Continued Attendance at Piedmont High School
Until at least January 1946, Clint Eastwood attended Piedmont High School, before being asked to leave.
February 2, 1949: Graduation from Oakland Technical High School
On February 2, 1949, Clint Eastwood graduated from Oakland Technical High School.
1949: No Relocation Between 1940 and 1949
Despite some media claims, the Eastwood family did not move between 1940 and 1949, settling in Piedmont, California.
1951: Drafted into the United States Army
In 1951, Clint Eastwood was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War instead of enrolling at Seattle University.
February 1953: Discharge from the Army
In February 1953, Clint Eastwood was discharged from the United States Army.
December 1953: Marriage to Margaret Neville Johnson
In December 1953, Eastwood married Margaret Neville Johnson.
1953: Release of 'Shane'
In 1953, the classic western film 'Shane' was released, which served as an inspiration for Clint Eastwood's 1985 film 'Pale Rider'.
April 1954: Initial Contract
In April 1954, Arthur Lubin arranged for Clint Eastwood's initial contract at $100 per week.
May 1954: Audition for Six Bridges to Cross
In May 1954, Clint Eastwood made his first real audition for Six Bridges to Cross, but was rejected by Joseph Pevney.
September 1954: Lady Godiva of Coventry
In September 1954, Clint Eastwood worked for three weeks on Arthur Lubin's Lady Godiva of Coventry.
1954: Birth of Daughter Laurie
In 1954, Eastwood's daughter Laurie was born and subsequently adopted by Clyde and Helen Warren.
February 1955: Francis in the Navy
In February 1955, Clint Eastwood won a role playing "Jonesy", a sailor in Francis in the Navy.
May 1955: Never Say Goodbye
In May 1955, Clint Eastwood spent four hours working on the film Never Say Goodbye.
July 2, 1955: Television Role on Allen in Movieland
On July 2, 1955, Clint Eastwood made his first television appearance on NBC's Allen in Movieland, starring Steve Allen, Tony Curtis, and Benny Goodman.
August 1955: Law Man
In August 1955, Clint Eastwood had a minor uncredited role as a ranch hand in Law Man (also known as Star in the Dust), marking his first western film.
October 23, 1955: Contract Termination
On October 23, 1955, Universal terminated Clint Eastwood's contract despite his continued development as an actor.
1956: Roles in Various Productions
In 1956, Clint Eastwood landed small roles as an army officer for a segment of ABC's Reader's Digest series and as a motorcycle gang member on a Highway Patrol episode. He also switched to the Kumin-Olenick Agency that year.
1957: Roles in West Point series and Death Valley Days
In 1957, Clint Eastwood played a cadet in the West Point series and a suicidal gold prospector on Death Valley Days. He also switched agencies to Mitchell Gertz.
1958: Cast as Rowdy Yates in Rawhide
In 1958, Clint Eastwood was cast as Rowdy Yates in the CBS western series Rawhide, a career breakthrough he had sought.
1958: Navy Log, Lafayette Escadrille and Ambush at Cimarron Pass
In 1958, Eastwood played a Navy lieutenant in a segment of Navy Log, had a small part as an aviator in Lafayette Escadrille, and played a major role in Ambush at Cimarron Pass.
August 1959: Eastwood Featured in TV Guide
In the August 1959 edition of TV Guide, Eastwood was photographed doing push-ups and gave fitness tips.
1959: Affair with Roxanne Tunis Begins
In 1959, Eastwood began a liaison with stuntwoman Roxanne Tunis that lasted until 1973.
1959: Guest appearance on Maverick
In early 1959, Eastwood made a notable guest appearance as Red Hardigan on Maverick.
1959: Release of Cowboy Favorites
In late 1959, Eastwood produced the album "Cowboy Favorites", released on the Cameo label, which included classics such as "San Antonio Rose" and "Don't Fence Me In".
1959: Rawhide Years Begin
The Rawhide years (1959–65) were some of the most grueling of Eastwood's career, often filming six days a week for an average of 12 hours a day.
October 1960: Rawhide Peak in TV Ratings
From October 1960 to April 1961, Rawhide peaked at number six in the TV ratings, marking a major success for the series.
April 1961: Rawhide Peak in TV Ratings
From October 1960 to April 1961, Rawhide peaked at number six in the TV ratings, marking a major success for the series.
1962: Touring Rodeos and Festivals
In 1962, Eastwood and Paul Brinegar toured rodeos, state fairs, and festivals, earning up to $15,000 a performance.
1962: Escape from Alcatraz
In 1962, Frank Lee Morris, along with John and Clarence Anglin, escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a true story that inspired the 1979 film 'Escape from Alcatraz' starring Clint Eastwood.
1963: Rawhide decline in ratings
By late 1963, Rawhide was beginning to decline in the ratings and lacked freshness in the scripts.
1963: Kal Mann's Criticism
In 1963, Cameo producer Kal Mann told Eastwood that "he would never make it big as a singer".
1963: Offer to star in A Fistful of Dollars
In late 1963, Eric Fleming rejected an offer to star in A Fistful of Dollars, leading to Richard Harrison suggesting Clint Eastwood for the role.
1964: Starring in A Fistful of Dollars
In 1964, Clint Eastwood starred in A Fistful of Dollars, filmed in Spain by Sergio Leone, marking a significant step in his career.
1964: Birth of Kimber Tunis
In 1964, Eastwood and Roxanne Tunis's daughter, Kimber, was born.
1965: For a Few Dollars More
In 1965, Clint Eastwood starred in For a Few Dollars More, the second film of the Dollars Trilogy.
1965: Rawhide cancellation
In 1965, Rawhide was canceled in the middle of the 1965–66 season.
January 1966: Agreed to star in The Witches
In January 1966, Clint Eastwood met producer Dino De Laurentiis and agreed to star in The Witches.
1966: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In 1966, rights to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the final film of the Dollars Trilogy, were sold to United Artists.
June 1967: Inspiration for Joe Kidd
In June 1967, Reies Lopez Tijerina stormed a courthouse in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, inspiring the character for Joe Kidd.
November 1967: Filming of Coogan's Bluff begins
In November 1967, before the script was finalized, Clint Eastwood began filming "Coogan's Bluff", about an Arizona deputy sheriff tracking a criminal in New York City.
December 24, 1967: Purchase of Land Near Carmel Highlands
On December 24, 1967, Eastwood bought five parcels of land totaling 283 acres near Malpaso Creek, south of the Carmel Highlands.
1967: US Release of A Fistful of Dollars
In 1967, A Fistful of Dollars was released in the United States on January 18, followed by For a Few Dollars More on May 10, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on December 29.
1967: Sondra Locke's Marriage of Convenience
In 1967, Sondra Locke had been in a marriage of convenience with Gordon Leigh Anderson.
1967: Release of The Witches
In 1967, The Witches (Le Streghe) was released, featuring Clint Eastwood in a 19-minute installment, which received poor reviews.
1967: Malpaso Productions produced American films
Since 1967, Eastwood's company Malpaso Productions has produced all but four of his American films.
May 1968: Land Purchase in Carmel Valley
In May 1968, Clint Eastwood and James Garner bought 340 acres of wooded land in Carmel Valley for $640,000.
July 1968: Clint Eastwood's relative obscurity
In July 1968, just a month before the release of "Hang 'Em High", Clint Eastwood was still relatively unknown to the public. Syndicated columnist Dorothy Manners noted that "The proverbial man in the street is still asking, 'Who's Clint Eastwood?'".
1968: Uncredited Producer
In 1968, Clint Eastwood functioned as an uncredited producer on all of his Malpaso Company films since "Hang 'Em High".
1968: Release of Coogan's Bluff
In 1968, Clint Eastwood starred in "Coogan's Bluff", about an Arizona deputy sheriff tracking a wanted psychopathic criminal through New York City. He was reunited with Universal Studios for it after receiving an offer of $1 million
1968: Releases of Hang 'Em High and Where Eagles Dare
In 1968, Clint Eastwood starred in the Western film Hang 'Em High and the action-war film Where Eagles Dare, both released in that year.
1968: Eastwood stars in Where Eagles Dare
In 1968, Clint Eastwood starred in the war epic "Where Eagles Dare", where he played Richard Burton's right-hand man in a World War II squad parachuting into a Gestapo stronghold in the Alps.
1968: Eastwood Ranked on Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll
In 1968, Eastwood became a major film star being ranked for the first time on Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll in fifth place.
1968: Birth of Kyle Eastwood
In 1968, Eastwood's son, Kyle, was born to Margaret Neville Johnson.
1969: Eastwood stars in Paint Your Wagon
In 1969, Clint Eastwood starred in the musical "Paint Your Wagon" alongside Lee Marvin, playing gold miners who buy a Mormon settler's wife.
September 1970: Filming commences for Play Misty for Me
In September 1970, filming began in Monterey for "Play Misty for Me", which marked Clint Eastwood's directorial debut, with footage included from that year's Monterey Jazz Festival.
1970: Eastwood stars in Two Mules for Sister Sara and Kelly's Heroes
In 1970, Clint Eastwood starred in "Two Mules for Sister Sara" with Shirley MacLaine and "Kelly's Heroes" with Donald Sutherland and Telly Savalas.
1970: Death of Clinton Eastwood Sr.
In 1970, Clinton Eastwood Sr., Clint Eastwood's father, passed away.
1970: Eastwood Begins Directing
In 1970, Eastwood began directing, consciously attempting to avoid aspects of directing he disliked as an actor.
1970: Death of Eastwood's Father
In 1970, Eastwood's father died of a heart attack at the age of 64.
December 1971: Release of Dirty Harry
In December 1971, "Dirty Harry" was released, starring Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan, a hard-edged police inspector. The film earned $22 million in the United States and Canada and was the start of a series of films featuring the character Harry Callahan.
1971: Eastwood stars in The Beguiled
In 1971, Clint Eastwood starred in "The Beguiled", directed by Don Siegel, about a wounded Union soldier held captive by a Southern girls' school matron.
1971: Release of Play Misty for Me
In 1971, Clint Eastwood's directorial debut "Play Misty for Me" was released to critical acclaim. The film is about a jazz DJ stalked by an obsessive fan.
1971: Opening of Hog's Breath Inn
In 1971, Eastwood opened the Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
1972: Publication of 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' Novel
In 1972, Asa Carter's novel 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' was published, which later inspired the 1976 film of the same name starring Clint Eastwood.
1972: Eastwood stars in Joe Kidd
In 1972, Clint Eastwood starred in "Joe Kidd", a western inspired by Reies Lopez Tijerina, who stormed a courthouse in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, in June 1967.
1972: Eastwood voted first in Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll
In 1972, Clint Eastwood was voted first in Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll after having been second for the past two years.
1972: Birth of Alison Eastwood
In 1972, Eastwood's daughter, Alison, was born to Margaret Neville Johnson.
1973: Eastwood directs Breezy
In 1973, Clint Eastwood directed "Breezy", a film about a love story between a middle-aged man and a teenage girl. During casting for the film Eastwood met Sondra Locke for the first time.
1973: Release of 'High Plains Drifter'
In 1973, Clint Eastwood released 'High Plains Drifter', which shares thematic similarities with his 1985 film 'Pale Rider'.
1973: Eastwood reprises role in Magnum Force
In 1973, Clint Eastwood reprised his role as Harry Callahan in "Magnum Force", a sequel to "Dirty Harry".
1973: Eastwood voted first again in Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll
In 1973, Clint Eastwood was voted first again in Quigley's Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll.
1973: Eastwood's Statement on Religion
In 1973, Eastwood stated to the film critic Gene Siskel, "No, I don't believe in God".
1973: End of Affair with Roxanne Tunis
In 1973, Eastwood's affair with stuntwoman Roxanne Tunis came to an end.
1974: Eastwood stars in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
In 1974, Clint Eastwood teamed up with Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy in the buddy action caper "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot", about a veteran bank robber and a young con man drifter.
1974: Preparation for The Eiger Sanction
In the Summer of 1974, Mike Hoover taught Clint Eastwood how to climb during several weeks of preparation at Yosemite for the film "The Eiger Sanction".
May 1975: Release of The Eiger Sanction
In May 1975, "The Eiger Sanction", starring Clint Eastwood as Jonathan Hemlock, was released. The film received mixed reviews.
October 1975: Firing of Philip Kaufman from 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'
In October 1975, Philip Kaufman was fired from directing 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' under Clint Eastwood's command, resulting in a fine from the Directors Guild of America and subsequent legislation changes.
1975: Relationship with Sondra Locke Begins
In 1975, Eastwood began living with actress-director Sondra Locke.
1975: Public Proclamation of Transcendental Meditation
In 1975, Eastwood publicly proclaimed his participation in Transcendental Meditation on The Merv Griffin Show.
1975: Publication of Cry Macho Novel
In 1975, the novel "Cry Macho", which the film is based on, was originally published.
1976: Release of 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'
In 1976, 'The Outlaw Josey Wales', directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, was released and widely acclaimed, with Eastwood's role seen as iconic.
1976: Release of 'The Enforcer'
In 1976, Clint Eastwood released 'The Enforcer,' the third Dirty Harry film, which became his highest-grossing film to date.
1977: Release of 'The Gauntlet'
In 1977, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in 'The Gauntlet', a film which received mixed reviews despite being a moderate hit.
1977: Publication of 'Firefox' novel
In 1977, Craig Thomas published the novel 'Firefox', which later became the basis for the 1982 film of the same name starring Clint Eastwood.
1978: Release of 'Every Which Way but Loose'
In 1978, 'Every Which Way but Loose', starring Clint Eastwood, was released and became his most commercially successful film up to that time, despite being panned by critics.
October 1, 1979: Filming Commences for Bronco Billy
On October 1, 1979, filming commenced for Bronco Billy starring Clint Eastwood in the Boise metropolitan area.
1979: Release of 'Escape from Alcatraz'
In 1979, 'Escape from Alcatraz', starring Clint Eastwood and directed by Don Siegel, was released to major success and critical acclaim.
1980: Release of Bronco Billy and Any Which Way You Can
In 1980, Clint Eastwood released both 'Bronco Billy' and 'Any Which Way You Can', with the latter being a major box office success.
1980: Release of Any Which Way You Can
In 1980, Clint Eastwood starred in Any Which Way You Can, the action comedy sequel to Every Which Way but Loose.
1982: Debut as Producer
In 1982, Clint Eastwood made his debut as a producer with the film "Firefox".
1982: Release of 'Honkytonk Man' and 'Firefox'
In 1982, Clint Eastwood released both 'Honkytonk Man' and 'Firefox'. 'Honkytonk Man' received mixed reviews, while 'Firefox' was Eastwood's highest budget film at the time.
November 1983: Land Donation for Senior Housing
In November 1983, Clint Eastwood and James Garner donated undeveloped land to the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, stipulating its use for senior housing.
1983: Release of 'Sudden Impact'
In 1983, Clint Eastwood released 'Sudden Impact,' the fourth Dirty Harry film, which was commercially successful and received positive reviews.
1983: US Invasion of Grenada
In 1983, the United States invasion of Grenada took place, an event depicted in the 1986 film 'Heartbreak Ridge' starring Clint Eastwood.
August 22, 1984: Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater
On August 22, 1984, Clint Eastwood was honored at a ceremony at Grauman's Chinese theater to record his hand and footprints in cement.
1984: Release of 'Tightrope' and 'City Heat'
In 1984, Clint Eastwood starred in both 'Tightrope' and 'City Heat'. 'Tightrope' was a critical and commercial hit, while 'City Heat' was overshadowed by other films.
1984: "Go ahead, make my day" quoted by President Ronald Reagan
In 1984, Clint Eastwood's line "Go ahead, make my day" from the 1983 film 'Sudden Impact' was quoted by President Ronald Reagan in a speech to Congress.
1984: Divorce from Margaret Neville Johnson
In 1984, Eastwood divorced Margaret Neville Johnson.
1985: Eastwood Directs "Vanessa in the Garden" and Releases "Pale Rider"
In 1985, Clint Eastwood directed his only TV episode, "Vanessa in the Garden", and released "Pale Rider", a film based on the classic Western Shane.
1985: Release of Pale Rider
In 1985, Clint Eastwood starred in the popular Western film Pale Rider, released that year.
April 1986: Eastwood Elected Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea
In April 1986, Eastwood was elected as the nonpartisan mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
1986: Release of 'Heartbreak Ridge'
In 1986, Clint Eastwood released 'Heartbreak Ridge', a military drama about the United States invasion of Grenada. Production was marred by disagreements.
1986: Elected as Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea
In 1986, Eastwood was elected as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. He served in this position for two years.
1986: Birth of Scott Eastwood
In 1986, Scott Eastwood, son of Eastwood and Jacelyn Reeves, was born.
1988: Release of 'The Dead Pool'
In 1988, 'The Dead Pool', the fifth and final film in the Dirty Harry series starring Clint Eastwood, was released.
1988: Birth of Kathryn Eastwood
In 1988, Kathryn Eastwood, daughter of Eastwood and Jacelyn Reeves, was born.
1989: Release of 'Pink Cadillac'
In 1989, Clint Eastwood released 'Pink Cadillac', which was poorly received critically and commercially, marking a low point in his career.
1989: Separation from Sondra Locke and Lawsuits
In 1989, Locke and Eastwood separated, leading to palimony and fraud lawsuits.
1989: Filming of White Hunter Black Heart
In the Summer of 1989, Clint Eastwood filmed 'White Hunter Black Heart' on location in Zimbabwe.
1990: Release of 'White Hunter Black Heart' and 'The Rookie'
In December 1990, Clint Eastwood released 'The Rookie', a buddy cop action film. Also in 1990, Eastwood released 'White Hunter Black Heart' which received limited attention.
1991: No Eastwood films shown in cinemas
In 1991, due to an ongoing lawsuit, no Clint Eastwood films were shown in cinemas.
1992: Career Lull Ends
Between 1988 and 1992, Clint Eastwood experienced a lull in his career before returning to prominence.
1992: Release of Unforgiven
In 1992, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in "Unforgiven", a Western film where he played an aging ex-gunfighter. The film was a major critical and commercial success, and was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Picture and Best Director for Eastwood.
1992: Eastwood Wins Best Director and Best Picture for Unforgiven
In 1992, Clint Eastwood won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his Western film Unforgiven.
1993: Release of In the Line of Fire
In 1993, Clint Eastwood starred in the action film In the Line of Fire, released that year.
1993: Birth of Francesca Eastwood
In 1993, Francesca Eastwood, daughter of Eastwood and Frances Fisher, was born.
May 1994: Awarded France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In May 1994, at the Cannes Film Festival, Clint Eastwood received France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal.
1994: Flooding of Mission Ranch
In 1994, the Mission Ranch resort and the Mission Fields residential neighborhood were flooded. Clint Eastwood paid to lower the levees along the southern side of the Carmel River to protect his resort.
March 27, 1995: Awarded Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
On March 27, 1995, Clint Eastwood was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the 67th Academy Awards.
1995: Release of The Bridges of Madison County
In 1995, Clint Eastwood starred in the romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County, released that year.
1995: Sale of Malpaso Land and Purchase of Odello Ranch
In 1995, Monterey County bought the Malpaso land from Clint Eastwood for $3.08 million. Using the proceeds, Eastwood bought the 134 acres Odello Ranch the same year.
1996: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 1996, Clint Eastwood received the AFI Life Achievement Award.
1996: Marriage to Dina Ruiz and Birth of Morgan Eastwood
In 1996, Eastwood married Dina Ruiz, and their daughter Morgan was born.
1996: Release of Eastwood After Hours – Live at Carnegie Hall
In 1996, Malpaso Records released the album of a jazz concert hosted by Eastwood, titled "Eastwood after Hours – Live at Carnegie Hall".
1996: Olympic Bombing
In 1996, the Olympic bombing occurred and Richard Jewell was wrongly suspected of being involved.
1997: Donation of Odello Ranch Property
In 1997, Clint Eastwood and his former wife Maggie Johnson, acting as the Eastwood Trust, donated 49 acres of the Odello Ranch property to the Big Sur Land Trust.
1997: Directing Roles in "Absolute Power" and "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
In 1997, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in "Absolute Power", a political thriller. Later in 1997, he directed "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".
1999: Directing and Starring in True Crime
In 1999, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in "True Crime", playing a journalist covering the execution of a murderer.
1999: "Why Should I Care" Recorded by Diana Krall
In 1999, Diana Krall recorded "Why Should I Care", a song co-written by Eastwood with Linda Thompson and Carole Bayer Sager.
1999: Sale of Hog's Breath Inn
In 1999, Eastwood sold the Hog's Breath Inn.
2000: Directing and Starring in Space Cowboys
In 2000, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in "Space Cowboys", playing a veteran ex-test pilot sent into space.
2000: Golden Lion award
In 2000, Clint Eastwood received the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award, honoring his lifetime achievements.
2001: Appointment to California State Park and Recreation Commission
In 2001, Governor Gray Davis appointed Eastwood to the California State Park and Recreation Commission.
2002: Directing and Starring in Blood Work
In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the thriller "Blood Work", playing an ex-FBI agent.
2003: Directing and Scoring Mystic River
In 2003, Clint Eastwood directed and scored the crime drama "Mystic River", which received critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations for Eastwood.
2003: Mystic River
In 2003, Eastwood directed the mystery drama Mystic River, in which he did not appear.
2004: Eastwood Wins Best Director and Best Picture for Million Dollar Baby
In 2004, Clint Eastwood won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his sports drama Million Dollar Baby.
2004: Death of John Belden Wood
In 2004, John Belden Wood, Clint Eastwood's stepfather, passed away.
February 27, 2005: Recognition as Director of Two Best Picture Winners
On February 27, 2005, Clint Eastwood became one of only three living directors to have directed two Best Picture winners.
2005: Golden Globe for Best Director
In 2005, Clint Eastwood won a Golden Globe for Best Director for Million Dollar Baby, which was presented to him by his daughter Kathryn.
December 6, 2006: Induction into the California Hall of Fame
On December 6, 2006, Clint Eastwood was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
2006: Release of Two World War II Films
In 2006, Clint Eastwood directed two films about the Battle of Iwo Jima: "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima". Both films received critical praise and garnered several award nominations.
2006: Honorary Degree from the University of the Pacific
In 2006, Clint Eastwood received an honorary degree from the University of the Pacific.
2006: Letters from Iwo Jima
In 2006, Eastwood directed the war film Letters from Iwo Jima, receiving an Academy Award nomination for his work.
2006: Death of Ruth Eastwood Wood
In 2006, Ruth Eastwood Wood, Clint Eastwood's mother, passed away.
May 27, 2007: Honorary Doctorate from USC
On May 27, 2007, Clint Eastwood received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Southern California.
September 22, 2007: Honorary Doctor of Music Degree
On September 22, 2007, Eastwood was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
2007: Legion of Honour
In 2007, Clint Eastwood received the Legion of Honour, one of France's highest civilian honors.
2007: Presentation of Légion d'honneur
In early 2007, Clint Eastwood was presented with the Légion d'honneur, the highest civilian distinction in France.
June 2008: Unforgiven ranked fourth-best American western by AFI
In June 2008, "Unforgiven" was ranked as the fourth-best American western by the American Film Institute in their "AFI's 10 Top 10" list, behind "Shane", "High Noon", and "The Searchers".
2008: Directing Changeling
In 2008, Clint Eastwood directed "Changeling", a film based on a true story set in the late 1920s. The film was highly acclaimed and earned Eastwood several award nominations.
2008: Starring in Gran Torino
In 2008, Clint Eastwood starred in "Gran Torino", which he also directed, produced, and partly scored. The film became the highest-grossing film of Eastwood's career.
January 2009: Gran Torino Opening Weekend
In January 2009, "Gran Torino" grossed almost $30 million during its opening weekend, the highest of Clint Eastwood's career as an actor or director.
February 26, 2009: Honorary Golden Palm Award from Cannes Film Festival
On February 26, 2009, Clint Eastwood received the Honorary Golden Palm Award from Cannes Film Festival at a ceremony in Paris.
October 2009: Lumière Award
In October 2009, Clint Eastwood was honored with the Lumière Award at the inaugural Lumière Festival in Lyon, France.
2009: Directing Invictus
In 2009, Clint Eastwood directed "Invictus", a film based on the story of the South African team at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Eastwood was nominated for Best Director at the 67th Golden Globe Awards for the film.
2009: Honorary Degree from AFI
In 2009, Clint Eastwood received an honorary degree from AFI.
February 2010: Recognition by President Barack Obama
In February 2010, Clint Eastwood was recognized by President Barack Obama with an arts and humanities award.
September 12, 2010: Hereafter World Premiere
On September 12, 2010, Clint Eastwood's film "Hereafter" had its world premiere at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.
2010: Construction of Carmel-by-the-Sea Compound
In 2010, at age 80, Clint Eastwood spent approximately $20 million to build a 15,949-square-foot compound in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
2011: Directing J. Edgar
In 2011, Clint Eastwood directed "J. Edgar", a biopic of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
2012: Narration of Chrysler Super Bowl Ad
During Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, Clint Eastwood narrated a halftime advertisement for Chrysler titled "Halftime in America", which sparked political controversy.
2012: Starring in Trouble with the Curve
In 2012, Clint Eastwood starred in the baseball drama "Trouble with the Curve", playing a veteran baseball scout.
2012: Appearance on "Mrs. Eastwood & Company"
In 2012, Clint Eastwood's oceanfront manor in Kihei, Hawaii, was featured in an episode of the reality show "Mrs. Eastwood & Company".
2012: Endorsement of Mitt Romney and RNC Address
In 2012, Eastwood endorsed Mitt Romney in the presidential election and delivered a primetime address at the Republican National Convention.
2013: Golden Pine Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2013, Clint Eastwood won the Golden Pine lifetime achievement award at the International Samobor Film Music Festival.
December 25, 2014: American Sniper Release
On December 25, 2014, Clint Eastwood's film "American Sniper" was released.
2014: Relationship with Christina Sandera
Beginning in 2014, Eastwood was seen with Christina Sandera.
2014: Divorce from Dina Ruiz
In 2014, Eastwood and Dina Ruiz's marriage ended in divorce.
2014: American Sniper
In 2014, Eastwood directed the biographical film American Sniper.
2014: Initial Richard Jewell Plans
In 2014, Jonah Hill and Leonardo DiCaprio were originally set to star in the film Richard Jewell, which Paul Greengrass was set to direct.
June 28, 2016: Donation of Remaining Odello East Land
On June 28, 2016, Clint Eastwood donated the remaining Odello East land.
September 2016: Release of Sully
In September 2016, Clint Eastwood's film "Sully", starring Tom Hanks, was released in the United States.
December 2018: Release of The Mule
In December 2018, Clint Eastwood starred in and directed "The Mule", his first acting role since 2012.
2018: Release of The Mule
In 2018, Clint Eastwood starred in The Mule, released that year.
2018: Death of Sondra Locke's Husband
In 2018, Sondra Locke's husband, Gordon Leigh Anderson, died.
May 2019: Eastwood to Direct The Ballad of Richard Jewell
In May 2019, it was announced that Eastwood would direct "The Ballad of Richard Jewell", later retitled "Richard Jewell", based on the life of Richard Jewell.
June 24, 2019: Filming Begins for Richard Jewell
On June 24, 2019, filming commenced for Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell".
December 13, 2019: Release of Richard Jewell
On December 13, 2019, Eastwood's film, "Richard Jewell", was released.
2019: Richard Jewell
In 2019, Eastwood directed the biographical film Richard Jewell.
February 22, 2020: Eastwood Endorses Michael Bloomberg
On February 22, 2020, Eastwood announced his endorsement of Democrat Michael Bloomberg in the 2020 presidential election.
October 2020: Eastwood to Direct, Produce, and Star in Cry Macho
In October 2020, it was announced that Eastwood would direct, produce, and star in "Cry Macho", an adaptation of the novel of the same name.
December 2020: Production of Cry Macho
In December 2020, production of the film "Cry Macho" took place in New Mexico.
September 17, 2021: Release of Cry Macho
On September 17, 2021, "Cry Macho" was released to mixed reviews and commercial failure.
2021: Release of Cry Macho
In 2021, Clint Eastwood starred in Cry Macho, released that year.
April 2023: Reports Emerge of Eastwood Directing Juror #2
In April 2023, reports surfaced that Eastwood would direct and produce "Juror #2".
June 2023: Production Begins on Juror #2
In June 2023, production began on the film "Juror #2", but was temporarily suspended due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
November 2023: Production Resumes on Juror #2
In November 2023, production resumed on the film "Juror #2" after a temporary suspension due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
2023: Kathryn Eastwood's Statement on Family's Religious Beliefs
In 2023, Eastwood's daughter, Kathryn, stated that most of her earthly family do not believe in or worship God.
2023: Death of Roxanne Tunis
In 2023, Roxanne Tunis, with whom Eastwood had a long-term relationship, passed away.
July 2024: Death of Christina Sandera
In July 2024, Christina Sandera died of a heart attack.
November 2024: Release of Juror #2
In November 2024, the film "Juror #2" was released, receiving generally favorable reviews.
