1. Clint Eastwood is an American actor, director, and filmmaker born in 1930 in San Francisco, California. 2. He had a varied career before acting, including jobs as a lumberjack, steelworker, and firefighter. He got his start in Hollywood in the 1950s playing in B-rated movies. 3. Eastwood gained international fame for his roles in Italian "spaghetti westerns" in the 1960s and went on to direct and star in many successful and acclaimed films winning several Academy Awards.

1. Clint Eastwood An Extraordinary Man http://jootix.com/upload/DesktopWallpapers/cache/Clint-Eastwood-clint-eastwood-1280x800.jpg

2. Life is a long road full of many surprises; who knows where it will take you? Clint never would of guessed he would of been an actor. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q0MGQN2M_qw/TX8omhj07BI/AAAAAAAAAdw/0WvsiP4FVOQ/s1600/Spring-Road.jpg

3. Born: May 31, 1930 in San Francisco, California. Parents: Clinton and Ruth Eastwood Sister: Jean Eastwood http://files.sharenator.com/Clint_Eastwood_young_old_Celebrities_How_they_looked_young_and_how_they_look_now_old-s560x365-101083-580.jpg

4. Clint grew up like any other boy would. Participated at his high school in multiple sports such as swimming and basketball. His biggest interest was jazz; he played at jazz club for free meals. http://thefortuno.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/clint_eastwood11.jpg

5. Clint served in the army during the Korean war - from 1950 to 1954. Almost lost his life in a plane crash in the Atlantic. Had to swim 3 miles to safety. After the incident he was assigned swimming director of Fort Ord in California. http://www.usbacklash.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/US_Army_Logo.gif

6. Clint had many occupations : -Lumberjack -Forest fire fighter -Steelworker -Mayor of Carmel, California -Actor/Director http://workjobs.net/images/newspaper-jobs.jpg

7. How the flame was started: While Clint was at Fort Ord he met several actors who encouraged him to try his luck in the show business. Universal Studios was his next step where he played in several B rated movies. Clint was later fired from Universal Studios. http://www.yoursitecontrolpanel.com/sites/site1421/site_images/to-do-universal-studios-hollywood.jpg

8. After the bad fortune Clint had in Universal Studios, he tried his luck in Europe and starred in several "spaghetti" westerns in Italy. Clint was a success and the Italian producers encouraged him to try his luck in America again, so he did. http://tube-reactor.com/images/covers/cover-7618.jpg http://www.everythingaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/draft_lens2404755module13713521photo_1233330290MPW-13112.jpg

9. Clint had a huge success in Hollywood! His movies have won many prestigious awards such as the academy award. Clint says, however, "There's a lot of great movies that have won the academy award, and a lot of great movies that haven't. You just do the best you can." Clint doesn't think too much of the academy awards. http://www.ramasscreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/clint-eastwood.jpg

10. Clint's love life was a roller coaster. He was married 5 times and had 7 children. He had a child with each wife. His first marriage was in 1954 His last marriage was in 1996 http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/02/01/article-1247605-081A379B000005DC-657_468x491.jpg

11. Clint is now settled down and lives in California. He is 81 years old and is in great shape for his age. Runs a mile on the beach every morning Clint cherishes his time with his kids the most, they make him laugh. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/images/thisweek/1010/21-clint-eastwood.jpg

12. 3. Whom do you consider the coolest man in America? Barack Obama 21% 14% George Clooney 12% 21% Clint Eastwood 26% 55% Robert Pattinson 3% 1% LeBron James 20% 5% Jack White 3% 1% Justin Timberlake 9% 2% Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino 6% 1% Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/facts-about-men-1010#ixzz1J8wqfrjC

13. Some might say Clint single handily brought back the western genre of movies since John Wayne. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Cb4mdL5MI2A/SXmhAsWx-lI/AAAAAAAABl0/1vV_2iqyZvk/s320/john_wayne+(1).jpg http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/36536/1207117-eastwood__1__super.jpg

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15. Clint Eastwood will always be remembered for being the icon for macho movie characters. The dirty harry movies especially are a great example of his " macho type character. Great quote from Dirty Harry: I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? Besides being a great actor and director, Clint Eastwood is a normal average guy . http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4sXMy2Ey8lQ/Rynzs4F1CUI/AAAAAAAAAF4/MESgJr6YK4A/s400/dirty-harry-2-795959.jpg