Clint Eastwood, who celebrated his 96th birthday on May 31, has officially announced his retirement from acting and directing, concluding a prolific career that spanned over 70 films and seven decades. Eastwood first gained fame in the 1960s with the TV series Rawhide and became a household name through Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns, particularly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He transitioned into directing with Play Misty for Me in the 1970s and continued to create critically acclaimed films such as Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. His son, Kyle Eastwood, confirmed the retirement, reflecting on the cherished memories of working with his father. Eastwood's directing style is characterized by efficiency, often completing films ahead of schedule, and he is known for fostering a calm atmosphere on set, a practice influenced by his early experiences in westerns. Throughout his career, he directed five actors to Oscar wins and earned accolades for his unique approach to filmmaking.