Happy birthday! Clint Eastwood turns 96 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 96 on Sunday, May. 31, 2026.

Clint Eastwood is celebrating his 96th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer-composer Clint Eastwood (Invictus, Dirty Harry, A Fistful of Dollars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 96th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Eastwood, a cultural icon

Born Clinton Eastwood, Jr. in San Francisco on May 31, 1930, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Eastwood's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Clint hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Clint Eastwood as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 96.

Happy Birthday, Clint, you're the best!

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