Clint Eastwood at 95: Still Working, still defying expectations
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Time has a way of changing many things—but some people manage to keep going, adapting and creating no matter the decades that pass.
For one longtime industry figure, the passing of years hasn’t dulled the spark.
As he enters another milestone year, his focus isn’t on slowing down, but on what’s coming next.
Even after a storied career, he believes the best may still be ahead.
The 95-year-old actor and director confirmed he is currently in pre-production for a new movie.
In doing so, he shut down rumors that Juror #2, which came out in 2024, would be his final film.
“There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he told Kurier.
“And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”
Eastwood began his Hollywood career in the 1950s, though it wasn’t an easy start.
He landed minor parts in films like Tarantula and Revenge of the Creature, but was eventually let go by Universal.
His breakthrough came when he was cast in the TV western Rawhide, which aired from 1959 to 1965.
That role helped him become a household name.
His big-screen stardom took off internationally thanks to the spaghetti westerns of the 1960s.
He starred as The Man with No Name in A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Those films, directed by Sergio Leone, were initially hits in Europe. In 1967, they were released in the US and became box office successes.
By the early '70s, Eastwood was starring in and directing hit films. He debuted as a director with Play Misty For Me in 1971.
That same year, he took on the iconic role of police inspector Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry. The film spawned four sequels and became a cultural phenomenon.
While he continued to star in Westerns like The Outlaw Josey Wales and Pale Rider, Eastwood proved his range. In 1995, he co-starred in the romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County.
The film was a box office hit and marked a shift from his usual tough-guy image. It showcased his versatility both as an actor and director.
Eastwood also found critical success behind the camera in the 2000s. He directed and produced award-winning films like Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, and Letters From Iwo Jima.
At 74, he became the oldest person to win an Oscar for Best Director. Million Dollar Baby also took home the award for Best Picture.
His career didn’t slow down after that. He directed and starred in Gran Torino and went on to release hits like American Sniper and Richard Jewell.
His filmography spans genres and decades, with each project bringing something new.
He’s built a legacy of never sticking to just one formula.
“I always knew that you can get further with a positive attitude to life than with a negative one,” he said.
“You shouldn’t see the glass as half empty.”
“And I had that feeling when I was 25, as an aspiring actor who was contemptuously told by numerous producers that I was a failure.”
“I even heard a little voice inside me back then that said you could do it.”
Eastwood also reflected on how Hollywood has changed in recent years. “We live in an era of remakes and franchises,” he said.
“I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while.” “My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home.”
When asked about relationships and working with famous actresses, he was candid.
“The women in my life have always known that I won't leave them just because I flirt with other women,” he said. “I am happy with my life.”
“At a certain point, I have always been older than my wives, but I feel just as young as them, at least mentally.”
“And physically I'm still doing well, so hopefully no one will have to worry about me in this regard for a long time,” he added.
Eastwood, who is a father to eight children, still has no plans of retiring. He remains optimistic, active, and unafraid of change. His next film is already underway.
“I didn’t repeat myself, I didn’t always make the same kind of film, I always tried something new,” he said.
“A new genre, a different role.” He credits his continued success to that constant need to learn and evolve.
“And that’s why I’m going to work while I can still learn something or until I’m really senile.”
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For one longtime industry figure, the passing of years hasn’t dulled the spark.
As he enters another milestone year, his focus isn’t on slowing down, but on what’s coming next.
Even after a storied career, he believes the best may still be ahead.
The 95-year-old actor and director confirmed he is currently in pre-production for a new movie.
In doing so, he shut down rumors that Juror #2, which came out in 2024, would be his final film.
“There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he told Kurier.
“And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”
Eastwood began his Hollywood career in the 1950s, though it wasn’t an easy start.
He landed minor parts in films like Tarantula and Revenge of the Creature, but was eventually let go by Universal.
His breakthrough came when he was cast in the TV western Rawhide, which aired from 1959 to 1965.
That role helped him become a household name.
His big-screen stardom took off internationally thanks to the spaghetti westerns of the 1960s.
He starred as The Man with No Name in A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Those films, directed by Sergio Leone, were initially hits in Europe. In 1967, they were released in the US and became box office successes.
By the early '70s, Eastwood was starring in and directing hit films. He debuted as a director with Play Misty For Me in 1971.
That same year, he took on the iconic role of police inspector Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry. The film spawned four sequels and became a cultural phenomenon.
While he continued to star in Westerns like The Outlaw Josey Wales and Pale Rider, Eastwood proved his range. In 1995, he co-starred in the romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County.
The film was a box office hit and marked a shift from his usual tough-guy image. It showcased his versatility both as an actor and director.
Eastwood also found critical success behind the camera in the 2000s. He directed and produced award-winning films like Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, and Letters From Iwo Jima.
At 74, he became the oldest person to win an Oscar for Best Director. Million Dollar Baby also took home the award for Best Picture.
His career didn’t slow down after that. He directed and starred in Gran Torino and went on to release hits like American Sniper and Richard Jewell.
His filmography spans genres and decades, with each project bringing something new.
He’s built a legacy of never sticking to just one formula.
“I always knew that you can get further with a positive attitude to life than with a negative one,” he said.
“You shouldn’t see the glass as half empty.”
“And I had that feeling when I was 25, as an aspiring actor who was contemptuously told by numerous producers that I was a failure.”
“I even heard a little voice inside me back then that said you could do it.”
Eastwood also reflected on how Hollywood has changed in recent years. “We live in an era of remakes and franchises,” he said.
“I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while.” “My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home.”
When asked about relationships and working with famous actresses, he was candid.
“The women in my life have always known that I won't leave them just because I flirt with other women,” he said. “I am happy with my life.”
“At a certain point, I have always been older than my wives, but I feel just as young as them, at least mentally.”
“And physically I'm still doing well, so hopefully no one will have to worry about me in this regard for a long time,” he added.
Eastwood, who is a father to eight children, still has no plans of retiring. He remains optimistic, active, and unafraid of change. His next film is already underway.
“I didn’t repeat myself, I didn’t always make the same kind of film, I always tried something new,” he said.
“A new genre, a different role.” He credits his continued success to that constant need to learn and evolve.
“And that’s why I’m going to work while I can still learn something or until I’m really senile.”
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