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Questions about Clint Eastwood

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Clint Eastwood born and where did he arrive?

Clinton Eastwood Jr. arrived at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco on the 31st of May 1930. Nurses nicknamed him Samson because he weighed more than most newborns of that era.

What high school did Clint Eastwood graduate from and when?

Eastwood graduated from Oakland Technical High School on the 2nd of February 1949 after transferring there following disciplinary incidents involving a scoreboard and an effigy.

How much money did Clint Eastwood earn per episode for Rawhide initially?

Eastwood earned $750 per episode initially while filming began on the CBS western series Rawhide in Arizona during the summer of 1958. He later received $119,000 as severance pay when the show ended.

Which film won four Academy Awards including Best Picture for Clint Eastwood in 2004?

Million Dollar Baby won four Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor in 2004. At age 74, Eastwood became the oldest director to win two or more Best Pictures.

When was Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea and what salary did he receive?

Eastwood won election as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in April 1986. He earned $200 per month which he donated to the Carmel Youth Center before serving for two years.