STORY – In 1964, with his measured stride, Clint Eastwood burst onto the screen in For a Fistful of Dollars. Where does this actor come from? How did he become an international star with his minimalist acting? Itinerary of an extra who became a sacred monster.
This article is taken from Figaro Special “Clint Eastwood, the last of the giants”.. Discover the life and work of one of Hollywood’s last giants.
Figaro Special “Clint Eastwood, the last of the giants”.
“But how on earth did Clint become an actor?” Among the friends of his father, who was known to be an excellent technical salesman, the question came up regularly. How could this young idler with no family or personal culture of cinemaWithout a network, a passion or an innate gift, had he been able to break through? Seventy years after his first steps at Hollywoodwith the undisputed stature of a film legend, Eastwood has overcome disbelief.
And yet, in 1953, after completing his military service, Eastwood enrolled at Los Angeles City College in the business section. Family atavism? “The choice of those who don’t know what they want to do”. especially. “I never grew up with the idea that you could choose your profession, he would say. As early as 1954, Clint attended the…
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