Clint Eastwood Research Paper

Daniel Boone was a pioneer, explorer and a woodsman who did many things including his most famous settlement with what is now Kentucky. (“Daniel Boone”)

Then in 1966, Wayne received the Cecil B. Demille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. “The Duke” would go on to make one more appearance at the Golden Globes, as well as he Academy Awards in 1970. In 1970, at the Golden Globes, John Wayne won Best Motion Picture Actor in a drama for the movie True Grit. At the Academy Awards, he won Best Actor, also for True Grits. Then in the 1970’s Wayne managed to win the same award at the People’s Choice Awards for four consecutive years. Through the years of 1975-78, he won the Favorite Motion Picture Actor award. This is a lot of accomplishments for one actor. But Wayne was not just any actor though. When discussing his acting talents once, Wayne stated, “I don’t act, I react.” Years after Wayne’s death, he is still being recognized. He was named number sixteen of the “Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time” by Empire Magazine in October of 1997. Wayne also helped found the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals, and later became the president. Also, just one month before Wayne died, President Jimmy Carter and Congress a special medal honoring “The Duke.”

Butch Cassidy and his members of the Wild Bunch left a remarkable chapter in the history of old American West. Interestingly, Butch was no mean robber, but someone full of charm. The story of the group was made more interesting with the addition of Butch’s constant partner-in-crime, Sundance Kid.

Born January 17, 1942 as Cassius Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky to Odessa Grady Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., Clay wasn’t always interested in boxing, he got into boxing at the age of 12 after somebody stole his bike, so he promised to, “ whup whoever stole it.” The policeman who Clay reported the crime to then takes young Clay under his wing and lets him meet boxing trainer Fred Stoner. After Clay met Fred Stoner, he was then on the fast track to becoming big, he would go on to win six Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, and two Amateur Athletic Union crowns.

On May 8, 1884, Harry Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri to John and Martha Truman. One of three children, Harry and his siblings attended most of their schooling in Independence, Missouri where he later graduated in 1901. Unlike most of our presidents to date, Harry did not head off to college following his secondary education but rather after working as a bank clerk and railroad timekeeper, he went to work with his father on their family farm.

frontiersman. He was most famous for his exploration of what is now the state of Kentucky. He influenced some history of Kentucky. Daniel Boone was a outstanding explorer.

Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico Illinois. Reagan is the son of salesman Jack Reagan and Nelle Reagan. He had one brother named Neil who eventually became an advertising executive. Growing up, Reagan’s father gave him the nickname “Dutch Boy” because of his fat little Dutchman appearance. Reagan attended Eureka College in Eureka Illinois where he was a member of the football team, captain of the swim team and was elected student body president. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology. After graduation Reagan moved to Iowa and earned a job as a radio broadcaster. In 1937 he left Iowa and moved to Los Angeles where he pursued an acting career. 3 years later he married his first wife Jane

Anybody who’s read comics in the past few years probably knows the name Jeff Lemire. The canadian born writer/artist has worked for DC Comics, Marvel, as well as a bunch of creator owned work. In 2008, Lemire started writing the Essex County Trilogy , a collection of graphic short stories that take place in Lemire’s hometown. The collection of the Essex County Trilogy won Lemire The Alex Award, The Doug Wright Award, and the Joe Shuster Award. Lemire also won a Harvey Award for best new talent in 2008. From there Lemire’s next big work came out of Vertigo, Sweet Tooth, a book about a rural post apocalyptic lanscape populated by animal/human hybrids. It follows Gus a deer/human hybrid and Jeppard as they brave this rough world. What some descibe

Spike Lee grew up in a wealthy family. He was making amateur movies by age 20. He won a student academy award. He graduated from college in New York city in 1982.His production company is in his childhood neighborhood. He made a four hour documentary. He is a film director, film actor, producer.

The famous trail blazer and frontiersman Daniel Boone spent his early childhood on what is now the Daniel Boone Homestead. He grew up on the homestead, where he learned to love the wilderness. In 1750, when Daniel was fifth teen years old, his parents decided to move from the homestead. They moved to western North Carolina where they could own more land. After his family moved, other noble families like the Maugridge and DeTurks bought the land and lived there. They built many additions to the 579 acres of land, such as adding saw mills, barns, blacksmith houses and the remodeling the Boone home itself. The historical site of the Daniel Boone Homestead was preserved to educate and enlighten people of the important lives of the Boone, Maurgridge,

The renowned actor, known as Frank James Cooper, had an affluent upbringing. Frank James Cooper, also known as Gary Cooper, was born on May, 7, 1901, on a ranch in Helena, Montana. His father, Charles Cooper, was a lawyer from England. His mother’s name was Alice Cooper. Cooper began his education at a prestigious school in England. Then, he attended Grinnell College in Iowa, which he grew a passion for making cartoons. While at Grinnell College Gary Cooper got into a bad car accident. Interestingly, his rehabilitation was horseback riding.

Stallone was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. He is 5’ 9.5” , and his full birthname is Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone. You probably know him for his mumbling voice or by the name of Italian stallion. His dad was a hairdresser/beautician. His mother promoted women's wrestling, and was also an astrologer and a`former dancer. During the birth of Stallone, they used forceps and severed a nerve, which caused half of his face to be paralyzed. Causing the slurred words, and snarling face he’s known for. Stallones first role in a movie was actually a porno, and got paid $200 for two days work. Some other jobs he had before actually starting movies were a pizza guy, swept zoo cages, and also was an usher for a movie theatre trying to get film

Frank Capra was born on “May 18, 1897 in Bisacquino, Sicily. On May 10, 1903, his family left for America aboard the ship Germania, arriving in New York on May 23rd” (Jon C. Hopwood). They boarded a train and head to California where they stayed with Capra’s older brother, Benjamin, in Los Angeles. At age 6, Capra attended Castelar Elementary

Two important people in the 1980’s were Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford. Harrison Ford, actor of the 1980’s, was born July 13, 1942 in the Chicago area. Ford was smart in all areas in school. He attended Ripon University in Wisconsin , but before Ford earned his degree he moved to Hollywood California to pursue

There is no straightforward answer when one asks the question of: “What exactly makes a great director?”. The truth is that it can be an array of different factors, from the director having a distinctive or original way of shooting scene, to him or her having a well-written script. But what separates a great director from an iconic one, is how their films inspires not only the current, but also the new generation of filmmakers. The well-known Quentin Tarantino is one of those iconic directors. Born Quentin Jerome Tarantino on 27 March, 1963, he is arguably one of the most famous/influential modern directors of our generation to such an extent, that his name alone can sell a movie. Just as recognisable as his name, is his directing. Renowned