Clint Eastwood’s Legendary Journey: From Actor to Icon

Without a studio contract, acting roles were scarce for him. He signed with the Marsh Agency, which nabbed him roles in The First Traveling Saleslady and Escapade in Japan. Irving Leonard advised him to change agencies twice, which turned his fortunes around.

His career took a twist with a guest spot on ‘Maverick’ opposite James Garner, where he played Red Hardigan, a coward seeking wealth through marriage. Roles in Lafayette Escadrille and ‘Ambush at Cimarron Pass’ followed, the latter marking the lowest point of his career, according to Eastwood.