Clint Eastwood's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Clint Eastwood.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

In 1994, Clint Eastwood received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France's highest civilian honors.

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.

1996: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 1996, Clint Eastwood received the AFI Life Achievement Award.

2000: Golden Lion award

In 2000, Clint Eastwood received the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award, honoring his lifetime achievements.

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.

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: 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.

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".