Clint Eastwood's Oscar Legacy and Retirement Announcement
How many Academy Awards has Clint Eastwood won? Looking back at his professional triumphs after son Kyle Eastwood confirms Hollywood retirement

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Clint Eastwood, the iconic filmmaker, has officially retired at 96, as confirmed by his son Kyle. Over a career spanning six decades, Eastwood won four Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, notably for *Unforgiven* and *Million Dollar Baby*. His final directorial work was *Juror #2* in 2024.
- 01Clint Eastwood has won a total of four Academy Awards, all for directing and producing.
- 02His first Oscar wins were for *Unforgiven* in 1993, and his second pair for *Million Dollar Baby* in 2005.
- 03Eastwood received 12 Oscar nominations throughout his career, including for *Mystic River* and *American Sniper*.
- 04He directed 12 actors to Oscar-nominated performances, with five winning the award.
- 05Eastwood's career began in 1959 and included notable films like *Dirty Harry* and *Play Misty for Me*.
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Clint Eastwood, who celebrated his 96th birthday on May 31, 2026, has officially retired from filmmaking, as confirmed by his son Kyle Eastwood during a concert in Amiens, France. Eastwood's career, which spanned over six decades, is marked by his impressive achievements as a filmmaker, winning four Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for *Unforgiven* in 1993 and *Million Dollar Baby* in 2005. He received a total of 12 Oscar nominations, showcasing his influence on the film industry. Eastwood's last directorial project was *Juror #2*, released in 2024, which received positive reviews. Beyond the Oscars, he has been honored with several accolades, including the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award and France's Legion of Honour. His legacy includes directing numerous actors to Oscar nominations and maintaining a reputation for delivering films on time and under budget, particularly during his long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Eastwood's retirement marks the end of a remarkable journey in Hollywood.
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