Clint Eastwood

Clinton Marc Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California to parents Clinton Eastwood Sr (1906-1970) and Margaret Ruth Runner (1909-2006). He grew up in Northern California and later moved to Los Angeles. He started his early days as a lumberjack, steelworker, and army serviceman. Clint served in the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Ord in California. There he worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor and was later discharged in 1953. His stoic demeanor and rugged charm eventually caught the attention of filmmakers, and his career in the entertainment industry began in the 1960's. His portrayal of the no-nonsense, rugged individual became iconic with roles in "Dirty Harry" and "The Man with No Name."