“When I was born, the economy wasn't in a great state; it was the Depression, and my father had to be quick to try and find work.”

American actor and filmmaker, 1930–present. Eastwood rose to fame as a rugged, brooding leading man in 1970s Westerns and crime dramas, most notably as the Man with No Name trilogy and Dirty Harry. His later career shifted to directing, earning acclaim for films like *Unforgiven* and *Million Dollar Baby*, which balanced gritty storytelling with thoughtful character depth.