Clinton Eastwood Jr. is an American actor, director, producer, and composer, considered one of the most influential and iconic figures in the history of cinema. His career took off in the 1960s thanks to his collaboration with director Sergio Leone and the "Dollars Trilogy," which established him internationally as the archetype of the laconic anti-hero. He consolidated his star status by portraying Inspector Harry Callahan in the *Dirty Harry* film series. Concurrently, he developed a prolific and acclaimed career as a director, characterized by a lean style and a deep exploration of American myths and morality. His works *Unforgiven* (1992) and *Million Dollar Baby* (2004) both earned him the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. His extensive filmography as a director includes renowned titles such as *Mystic River*, *Gran Torino*, and *American Sniper*. Among his numerous accolades, he has also received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.