Clint Eastwood Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Clint Eastwood’s net worth?

An American actor, director, producer, and politician, Clint Eastwood holds a net worth of $375 million. He gained recognition in the 1960s, portraying the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy” of spaghetti westerns. Eastwood’s representation of tough and terse characters persisted in films such as “Hang ‘Em High” (1968) and “Dirty Harry” (1971), in which he took on the role of the rugged detective Harry Callahan.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Eastwood featured in many successful films, including “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976), “Every Which Way But Loose” (1978), and “Sudden Impact” (1983). He also ventured into directing, with significant works like “Play Misty for Me” (1971) and “Unforgiven” (1992), earning four Academy Awards, notably Best Picture and Best Director for Eastwood himself. Continuing into the 1990s and 2000s, he both acted in and directed critically admired films such as “The Bridges of Madison County” (1995), “Mystic River” (2003), and “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), the latter awarding him a second Oscar for Best Director. His recent acting appearances include “Gran Torino” (2008) and “The Mule” (2018).

Clint also has well-established personal and professional ties to Monterey Bay and the adjacent city of Carmel, California, where he served as mayor from 1986 to 1988. His initial connection to Monterey Bay emerged in the 1950s when he was drafted into the army and assigned to nearby Fort Ord, which overlooks the bay. In the 1970s, he opted to shoot his directorial debut, “Play Misty for Me,” in that locality. His long-standing film production company, “Malpaso,” takes its name from a nearby creek.

Salary Highlights

For his role in “Hang ‘Em High,” Clint Eastwood received $400,000 along with 25% of its net box office revenue. In 1968, he was offered a staggering $1 million to star in “Coogan’s Bluff,” more than doubling his prior pay. Furthermore, he earned $750,000 for the 1968 film “Where Eagles Dare.” Eastwood garnered $12 million for his performance in “Every Which Way But Loose.” In 1984, he was compensated $5 million for his role in “City Heat,” and in 1993, he received $7 million for “In the Line of Fire.”

Real Estate

Eastwood possesses an extensive real estate portfolio primarily consisting of properties in his home state of California. Among his holdings is a 15,000-square-foot estate in Carmel-by-the-Sea, built at a cost of $20 million, a 6,136-square-foot residence in Bel Air, the 1,067-acre Rising River Ranch in Burney, and an additional house adjacent to his main Bel Air property. He also owns a 1.5-acre oceanfront estate in Maui and a 5,700-square-foot home situated in Sun Valley, Idaho. Additionally, Clint has owned and currently owns various commercial properties in Carmel, having donated several large estates to local nature reserves.

In 1994, Clint acquired a sprawling, 5-acre property in Pebble Beach, California, for $3.9 million. He put this home, named “Hacienda Este Madera,” on the market in 2017 for $9.75 million, ultimately selling it for $7 million in August 2018. Here’s a video tour of Hacienda Este Madera:

Tehama

In the early 1980s, Clint purchased a 500-acre undeveloped plot in the hills overlooking Carmel and Monterey Bay. Over the years, he expanded the property by acquiring neighboring lands, growing its total size to 2,040 acres. For several decades, he left the land untouched and eventually planned to…

A sprawling nature preserve was transformed into a highly-exclusive private community, eventually known as Teháma, by development efforts. This property was turned into a sustainable private community/country club.

Within 300 acres of land, only 90 home sites were established, resulting in over 85% of Teháma being designated for the preservation of nature. The golf course, which opened its doors in 1999, features designs by renowned golf architect Jay Morrish. Membership in this exclusive club is extended through invitations only.

Home sites that were originally undeveloped were sold for prices ranging from $1.5 million to $6.25 million. The higher-priced lots offered 10-acre parcels that boasted stunning ocean views. Unsurprisingly, Clint chose one of the prime lots for himself. On a 14-acre plot, he constructed his impressive 16,000 square-foot mansion, located just a short golf cart ride away from the main clubhouse and restaurant. If ever listed for sale, it would likely command a price between $15-20 million. Below is an image of Clint’s residence, captured from the patio of the club’s restaurant:

Pebble Beach

During the late 1990s, the Pebble Beach Golf Links was listed for sale by the Japan-based company, Lone Cypress, Co. Former Major League Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth learned about the sale and swiftly assembled an investment group. He first reached out to his close friend and neighbor, Clint Eastwood. The third key partner in this venture was Richard Ferris, the former CEO of United Airlines.

Each of these three individuals invested $20 million to acquire their share. Additionally, they enlisted 132 private minority investors, including golf legend Arnold Palmer, who each contributed between $2 and $10 million.

Despite their final offer of $820 million being lower than the rival bid of $1 billion, Lone Cypress accepted the deal due to the promise of closing within 10 days. Clint’s popularity in Japan also played a role in facilitating the transaction. The agreement was finalized in 1999, and two decades later, the value of their investment had tripled.

Early Life

Born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, Clint Eastwood was given the nickname Samson by the nurses due to his birth weight of 11 pounds 6 ounces. Throughout the 1930s, his family relocated frequently as a result of his father’s jobs along the West Coast. Eventually, in the 1940s, the family settled in an affluent area of Piedmont, California.

The Eastwoods had a swimming pool, were members of a country club, and owned multiple cars. Due to poor grades, Clint was retained in middle school. He faced expulsion from Piedmont High School after writing an obscene note on the athletic school scoreboard, among other disciplinary issues. Subsequently, he transferred to Oakland Technical High School. After finishing high school, Eastwood held various jobs, including lifeguard, paperboy, grocery clerk, golf caddy, and forest firefighter. During the Korean War, he was drafted into the Army and served as a lifeguard at Fort Ord in Northern California.

Career

While in the Army, Eastwood had a fortunate encounter with Chuck Hill, who had connections in the entertainment sector. Hill later helped Eastwood meet director of photography, Irvine Glassberg, who in turn introduced him to director Arthur Libin. Libin noticed Eastwood’s good looks and star quality, seeing potential in him and recommending that he enroll in acting classes. Eastwood took this advice to heart and started attending auditions, landing his first role in the film “Revenge of the Creature.” His significant break came with the western comedy “Ginger Rogers.” Following this, he secured a few more roles, but it wasn’t until 1959, when he joined the cast of the television series “Rawhide,” that his career really skyrocketed. The show spanned six seasons and established Eastwood as a recognizable star of the Old West.

In 1964, Eastwood secured his first iconic character, the Man with No Name, in Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars.” This character was also featured in “For a Few More Dollars” and “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.” These films solidified Eastwood’s status as a Western hero, leading him to star in more Westerns such as “Hang em High,” “Paint Your Wagon,” and “Two Mules for Sister Sara.” In 1971, he took on another landmark role in “Dirty Harry,” which sparked controversy for its portrayal of law enforcement during the 70s and received criticism regarding its representation of the African American community. Despite facing backlash, “Dirty Harry” ultimately became a classic in American cinema.

Eastwood’s directorial debut was with “Play Misty For Me,” a film that centered on an obsessive love affair. Although it did not achieve commercial success, it was praised by critics and demonstrated that Eastwood was more than just an actor. Throughout his career, he directed numerous films and won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for both 1992’s “Unforgiven” and 2004’s “Million Dollar Baby.”

Among Eastwood’s most significant commercial hits were the 1978 adventure comedy “Every Which Way But Loose” and its 1980 sequel “Any Which Way You Can.” Other notable films comprise 1976’s “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” 1979’s “Escape from Alcatraz,” 1982’s “Firefox,” 1984’s “Tightrope,” 1985’s “Pale Rider,” 1993’s “In the Line of Fire,” 1995’s “The Bridges of Madison County,” and 2008’s “Gran Torino.”

In addition to starring in films, Eastwood also took on directing duties for movies he did not act in, such as “Mystic River” (2003), “Letter from Iwo Jima” (2006), “Changeling” (2008), “Invictus” (2009), and “American Sniper” (2014). Eastwood has directed five actors who have earned Academy…

Celebrated performances include Gene Hackman in “Unforgiven,” Tim Robbins and Sean Penn in “Mystic River,” alongside Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank in “Million Dollar Baby.” Reports from April 2023 indicated that Clint is set to direct and produce “Juror No. 2,” which is anticipated to be Eastwood’s final film.

Malpaso Productions, Eastwood’s company, has been behind all but four of his films made in America.

Personal Life

In 1953, Eastwood wed his first spouse, Maggie Johnson. During this marriage, he was involved in an affair that resulted in a child who was placed for adoption. He had several affairs, including a long-term one spanning 14 years with Roxanne Tunis, which led to the birth of his daughter Kimber in 1964. Johnson reportedly accepted the open nature of her marriage with Eastwood, having two children with him: Kyle in 1968 and Alison in 1972. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984.

In 1975, Eastwood moved in with actress Sondra Locke. While with Locke, he fathered two children—Scott (1986) and Kathryn (1988)—with flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves. Following their breakup in 1989, Locke filed a palimony lawsuit against Eastwood. They ultimately reached a settlement wherein Clint arranged for her to have a development deal at Warner Bros. Eventually, Sondra sued both Warner and Eastwood, asserting that the deal was a “sham” after the studio rejected all 30 of her proposed projects and never employed her as a director. Eastwood also had a daughter, Francesca (1993), with actress Frances Fisher.

Eastwood entered into his second marriage in 1996 with news anchor Dina Ruiz, and they welcomed their daughter Morgan that same year. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2013. Since 2014, Clint has been seen with restaurant hostess Christina Sandera, though neither has publicly confirmed their relationship.