More than any other figure in popular culture, Clint Eastwood has captured the public’s imagination. His steely gaze, enigmatic presence, and tough guy attitude have seen him welcomed into lounge-rooms cinema screens and the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sounds.Having won five Academy awards, Eastwood has firmly cemented his place in the movie industry. With a career spanning six decades, Eastwood has played iconic roles in films such as Dirty Harry, The Man with no Name and Unforgiven . In recent times, it is his directorial ability that has garnered attention. Million Dollar Baby, Letters from Iwojima and Gran Torino have proved Eastwood is still a force to be reckoned with.However, it is not simply Eastwood’s talent on-screen and off- that have enamored him with critics and cinema-goers alike. Eastwood is the quintessential representation of masculinity. This biography delves into the man behind the tight-lipped mask. We look at Eastwood’s impressive body of work, including acting, directing and his influence on the film industry.