Clint Eastwood Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Clint Eastwood’s net worth?

With a net worth of $375 million, Clint Eastwood is an American actor, director, producer, and politician. His rise to fame began in the 1960s when he took on the role of the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy,” a series of spaghetti westerns. Eastwood maintained his reputation for playing tough, stoic characters in subsequent films like “Hang ‘Em High” (1968) and “Dirty Harry” (1971), where he portrayed the gritty detective Harry Callahan.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Eastwood was featured in various successful films such as “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976), “Every Which Way But Loose” (1978), and “Sudden Impact” (1983). During this time, he also ventured into directing, with significant works including “Play Misty for Me” (1971) and “Unforgiven” (1992), which garnered four Academy Awards, comprising Best Picture and Best Director honors for Eastwood. Continuing into the 1990s and 2000s, he acted in and directed critically lauded films including “The Bridges of Madison County” (1995), “Mystic River” (2003), and “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), the latter earning him a second Best Director Oscar. His more recent acting roles feature “Gran Torino” (2008) and “The Mule” (2018).

Deep personal and business ties to Monterey Bay and the nearby city of Carmel, California, also characterize Clint. Notably, he served as mayor from 1986 to 1988. Eastwood first visited Monterey Bay in the 1950s when he was drafted into the army and stationed at nearby Fort Ord, which overlooks the bay. In the early 1970s, he chose to film his directorial debut, “Play Misty for Me,” in the region. His long-standing film production company, “Malpaso,” draws its name from a local creek.

Salary Highlights

Clint Eastwood earned $400,000 plus an additional 25% of the net box office for “Hang ‘Em High.” In 1968, he was offered $1 million for his role in “Coogan’s Bluff,” which was more than twice his prior salary. For “Where Eagles Dare” in 1968, he received $750,000. His earnings for “Every Which Way But Loose” amounted to $12 million, while in 1984, he was compensated with $5 million for “City Heat.” Additional earnings include $7 million for his role in “In the Line of Fire” in 1993.

Real Estate

Clint owns an extensive real estate portfolio, primarily consisting of properties in California. His holdings include a 15,000-square-foot estate in Carmel-by-the-Sea, which cost $20 million to construct, a 6,136-square-foot residence in Bel Air, the 1,067-acre Rising River Ranch in Burney, and an additional home adjacent to his main residence in Bel Air. Additionally, he possesses a 1.5-acre oceanfront property in Maui and a 5,700-square-foot home in Sun Valley, Idaho. Eastwood also has owned several commercial buildings in Carmel and has contributed multiple large properties to various local nature preserves.

In 1994, Clint purchased a sprawling 5-acre property in Pebble Beach, California, for $3.9 million. He put this home, known as “Hacienda Este Madera,” on the market in 2017 for $9.75 million and ultimately sold it for $7 million in August 2018. Here is a video tour of Hacienda Este Madera:

Tehama

In the early 1980s, Clint purchased a 500-acre undeveloped parcel in the hills above Carmel and Monterey Bay. Over the years, he enlarged this property by acquiring adjacent lands, bringing it to its current size of 2,040 acres. The property remained untouched for decades before he eventually formulated plans to develop it.

He aimed to create a highly-exclusive private community that would also function as a vast nature preserve. The result was the development of Teháma, a sustainable private community and country club.

On the 300-acre property, there exist only 90 home sites, ensuring that over 85% of Teháma remains untouched by development. The golf course, designed by architect Jay Morrish, opened its gates in 1999, and membership in the club is strictly by invitation.

The original home sites were sold for prices ranging from $1.5 million to $6.25 million, with the pricier plots offering 10-acre lots showcasing expansive ocean views. Unsurprisingly, Clint reserved one of the prime lots for himself, where he constructed a sprawling 16,000 square-foot mansion on a 14-acre parcel just a short golf cart ride from the main clubhouse and restaurant. Should it ever be listed for sale, it could easily command between $15-20 million. Below is a photo of Clint’s residence captured from the club’s restaurant patio:

Pebble Beach

In the late 1990s, Japanese-based Lone Cypress, Co. put the Pebble Beach Golf Links on the market. Learning about the sale, former Major League Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth quickly assembled an investment group, reaching out first to his close friend and neighbor, Clint Eastwood. Richard Ferris, the former CEO of United Airlines, became their third primary partner.

Each of the three partners invested $20 million, and they later enlisted 132 private minority investors, including golf icon Arnold Palmer, each contributing between $2 and $10 million.

Despite offering a final price of $820 million, which was lower than the $1 billion proposed by competitors, Lone Cypress accepted their offer due to the promise of closing within 10 days. Clint’s popularity in Japan at that time also played a key role in facilitating the deal. The acquisition was finalized in 1999, and their investment value tripled over two decades.

Early Life

Born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, Clint Eastwood earned the nickname Samson from the nurses at his birth, weighing in at 11 pounds 6 ounces. Throughout the 1930s, his family relocated frequently due to his father’s job, eventually settling in an affluent area of Piedmont, California, during the 1940s.

The Eastwoods possessed a swimming pool, were members of a country club, and owned multiple cars. Due to poor academic performance, Clint was held back in middle school. His expulsion from Piedmont High School stemmed from writing an obscene note on the athletic scoreboard and other disciplinary issues. Subsequently, he transferred to Oakland Technical High School. Post high school, Eastwood took on various jobs: lifeguard, paperboy, grocery clerk, golf caddy, and forest firefighter. He was drafted into the Army amidst the Korean War and spent his service working as a lifeguard at Fort Ord in Northern California.

Career

During his time in the Army, Eastwood encountered Chuck Hill, who possessed connections in the entertainment world. Hill later introduced Eastwood to director of photography Irvine Glassberg, who then linked him to director Arthur Libin. Libin was taken by Eastwood’s striking looks and movie star charisma. Recognizing Eastwood’s potential, Libin recommended that he enroll in an acting class. Heeding this advice, Eastwood began attending auditions, securing his first role in the movie “Revenge of the Creature.” His first significant role came in the western comedy “Ginger Rogers.” Although he secured a few more parts, it was in 1959, with a role in the television series “Rawhide,” that his career truly began to flourish. The series aired for six seasons and established Eastwood as a prominent figure of the Old West.

In 1964, Eastwood landed his breakout role as the Man With No Name in Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars.” This character reappeared in “For a Few More Dollars” and “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.” The success of these films solidified Eastwood as a Western icon, leading him to star in other Westerns, including “Hang em High,” “Paint Your Wagon,” and “Two Mules for Sister Sara.” In 1971, he embraced another iconic role in “Dirty Harry,” a film that sparked controversy for its portrayal of law enforcement during the 70s and its representation of the African American community. Despite facing some backlash, “Dirty Harry” ultimately earned its place as a hallmark of American cinema.

Eastwood ventured into directing with “Play Misty For Me,” which explored an obsessive love affair. While it did not perform well at the box office, it received critical acclaim, establishing Eastwood as more than just an actor. He continued directing numerous films throughout his career, winning Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for both “Unforgiven” in 1992 and “Million Dollar Baby” in 2004.

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

Eastwood has also directed films in which he did not act, such as “Mystic River” (2003), “Letter from Iwo Jima” (2006), “Changeling” (2008), “Invictus” (2009), and “American Sniper” (2014). He has directed five actors to Academy Awards.

A collection of award-winning performances includes Gene Hackman in “Unforgiven,” Tim Robbins and Sean Penn in “Mystic River,” along with Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank in “Million Dollar Baby.” In April 2023, it was reported that Clint Eastwood is set to direct and produce “Juror No. 2,” which is anticipated to be his final film.

All but four of Eastwood’s American films have been produced by his company, Malpaso Productions.

Personal Life

In 1953, Eastwood married his first wife, Maggie Johnson. During their marriage, he had an extramarital affair that led to a child being put up for adoption. He was involved in several affairs, including a long-term one lasting 14 years with Roxanne Tunis, which resulted in the birth of his daughter Kimber in 1964. Reportedly, Johnson accepted the terms of their open marriage. She had two children with Eastwood: Kyle was born in 1968, and Alison in 1972. Their divorce took place in 1984.

In 1975, Eastwood started living with actress Sondra Locke. While with Locke, he had two children, Scott (1986) and Kathryn (1988), with Jacelyn Reeves, a flight attendant. Following the split from Locke in 1989, she initiated a palimony lawsuit. The couple reached a settlement, which included Clint securing a development deal for Sondra at Warner Bros. However, after the studio declined all 30 projects she proposed, Sondra filed a lawsuit against both the studio and Eastwood, claiming the deal was a “sham.” Additionally, Eastwood had a daughter, Francesca (1993), with actress Frances Fisher.

In 1996, Eastwood remarried, this time to news anchor Dina Ruiz, and that same year she gave birth to their daughter Morgan. They divorced in 2013. Since 2014, Eastwood has been spotted with restaurant hostess Christina Sandera, although neither party has confirmed a romantic relationship.