The Directors: Clint Eastwood

Profiles Of Today's Most Acclaimed Hollywood Directors

One of Hollywood's most popular and enduring stars, Clint Eastwood has achieved success both in front of and behind the camera. As a filmmaker, Eastwood was heavily influenced by Don Siegel and Sergio Leone, two skilled directors he worked with early in his career. He later adapted their techniques into his own personal style -- a style which has earned him an Academy Award for "Best Director." Eastwood has both starred in and directed many of his films including Play Misty For Me, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Pale Rider, Unforgiven, The Bridges Of Madison County, True Crime and Space Cowboys. Interviewed actors that recall their experiences with Eastwood include Laura Dern, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Geoffrey Lewis, Donna Mills and Meryl Streep.