Hollywood Knockout! Clint's "Million Dollar Baby" Wins The 2005 Oscar Round

LOS ANGELES - The boxing saga "Million Dollar Baby" was the Academy Awards heavyweight Sunday, claiming best picture and three other trophies, including honors for director Clint Eastwood, lead actress Hilary Swank and supporting actor Morgan Freeman.

Eastwood, who at 74 became the oldest directing winner ever, noted his mother was with him when his Western "Unforgiven" won the 1992 best-picture and directing Oscar.

"She's here with me again tonight, so at 96, I'm thanking her for her genes," Eastwood said. "I figure I'm just a kid. I've got a lot of stuff to do yet."

Hilary Swank became a double Academy Award winner with the win for "Million Dollar Baby." She had previously won the best-actress Oscar for "Boys Don't Cry." "I don't know what I did in this life to deserve all this. I'm just a girl from a trailer park who had a dream," said Swank, who played an indomitable boxer.



Actress Hilary Swank (L) and actor Morgan Freeman share a laugh after the 77th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, February 27, 2005. Swank won the Academy Award for best actress, and Freeman won the Academy Award for best supporting actor, for the their roles in 'Million Dollar Baby.' [REUTERS/Robert Galbraith]

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2005 Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor



Best actress Oscar winner Hilary Swank (2nd R) for the film, 'Million Dollar Baby' and best actor winner Jamie Foxx (news) (R) for the film, 'Ray' hold their Oscar statuettes with best supporting actor Morgan Freeman (L) for the film, 'Million Dollar Baby' and Australian actress Cate Blanchett (2nd L) for the film, 'The Aviator' as they pose for photographers in the press room at the 77th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood February 27, 2005. [REUTERS/Mike Blake]

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Clint Eastwood Filmography

1. Million Dollar Baby (2004) .... Frankie Dunn
2. Blood Work (2002) .... Terry McCaleb
3. Space Cowboys (2000) .... Dr. Frank Corvin
   
   
4. True Crime (1999) .... Steve Everett
5. Absolute Power (1997) .... Luther Whitney
6. The Bridges of Madison County (1995) .... Robert Kincaid
7. A Perfect World (1993) .... Chief Red Garnett
8. In the Line of Fire (1993) .... Secret Service Agent Frank Horrigan
9. Unforgiven (1992) .... William 'Bill' Munny
10. The Rookie (1990) .... Nick Pulovski
11. White Hunter Black Heart (1990) .... John Wilson
    
    
12. Pink Cadillac (1989) .... Tommy Nowak
13. The Dead Pool (1988) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan
14. Heartbreak Ridge (1986) .... Gunnery Sgt. Tom 'Gunny' Highway
15. Pale Rider (1985) .... Preacher
16. City Heat (1984) .... Lieutenant Speer
17. Tightrope (1984) .... Wes Block
18. Firefox (1983) (VG) (voice) .... Mitchell Gant
19. Sudden Impact (1983) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan
20. Honkytonk Man (1982) .... Red Stovall
21. Firefox (1982) .... Mitchell Gant
22. Any Which Way You Can (1980) .... Philo Beddoe
23. Bronco Billy (1980) .... Bronco Billy McCoy
    
    
24. Escape from Alcatraz (1979) .... Frank Morris
25. Every Which Way But Loose (1978) .... Philo Beddoe
26. The Gauntlet (1977) .... Ben Shockley
27. The Enforcer (1976/I) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan
28. The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) .... Josey Wales
29. The Eiger Sanction (1975) .... Dr. Jonathan Hemlock
30. Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) .... Thunderbolt
31. Magnum Force (1973) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan
32. High Plains Drifter (1973) .... The Stranger
33. Joe Kidd (1972) .... Joe Kidd
    ... aka Joe Kidd (USA)
34. Dirty Harry (1971) .... Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan
35. Play Misty for Me (1971) .... David 'Dave' Garver
36. The Beguiled (1971) .... Cpl. John McBurney
37. Kelly's Heroes (1970) .... Pvt. Kelly
    ... aka Ratnici (Yugoslavia: Serbian title)
38. Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) .... Hogan
    
    
39. Paint Your Wagon (1969) .... Sylvester 'Pardner' Newel
40. Where Eagles Dare (1968) .... Lt. Morris Schaffer
41. Coogan's Bluff (1968) .... Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan
42. Hang 'Em High (1968) .... Marshal Jed Cooper
43. Streghe, Le (1967) .... Charlie (segment "Sera come le altre, Una")
    ... aka Sorcières, Les (France)
    ... aka The Witches (USA)
44. Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) .... Joe
    ... aka Bo, el lleig i el dolent, El (Spain: Catalan title)
    ... aka Bueno, el feo y el malo, El (Spain)
    ... aka The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (USA)
    ... aka The Good, the Ugly, the Bad (USA: literal English title)
45. Per qualche dollaro in più (1965) .... Monco
    ... aka For a Few Dollars More (UK) (USA)
    ... aka Für ein paar Dollar mehr (West Germany)
    ... aka For Some Dollars More (International: English title)
    ... aka Muerte tenía un precio, La (Spain)
    ... aka Por unos cuantos dólares más (Spain)
    ... aka Por unos pocos dólares más (Spain)
46. Per un pugno di dollari (1964) .... Joe
    ... aka A Fistful of Dollars (USA)
    ... aka Für eine Handvoll Dollar (West Germany)
    ... aka Fistful of Dollars (UK)
    ... aka For a Fistfull of Dollars (UK)
    ... aka Por un puñado de dólares (Spain)
    
    
47. "Rawhide" (1959) TV Series .... Rowdy Yates (1959-1966)
48. Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958) .... Keith Williams
49. Lafayette Escadrille (1958) .... George Moseley
    ... aka C'est la guerre (USA)
    ... aka Hell Bent for Glory (UK)
    ... aka With You in My Arms (USA: alternative title)
50. Escapade in Japan (1957) (uncredited) .... Dumbo Pilot
51. The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) .... Lt. Jack Rice, Roughrider
52. Away All Boats (1956) (uncredited) .... Marine (Medic)
53. Star in the Dust (1956) (uncredited) .... Tom, ranch hand
    ... aka Law Man (USA)
54. Never Say Goodbye (1956) (uncredited) .... Will
55. Tarantula (1955) (uncredited) .... Jet Squadron Leader
56. Lady Godiva (1955) (uncredited) .... First Saxon
    ... aka Lady Godiva of Coventry (UK)
57. Francis in the Navy (1955) .... Jonesey
58. Revenge of the Creature (1955) (uncredited) .... Lab Technician
    

 

As Director - filmography

1. Flags of Our Fathers (2006) (pre-production)
   
   
2. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
3. "The Blues" (2003) (mini) TV Series (episode "Piano Blues")
4. Mystic River (2003)
5. Blood Work (2002)
6. Space Cowboys (2000)
   
   
7. True Crime (1999)
8. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
9. Absolute Power (1997)
10. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
11. A Perfect World (1993)
12. Unforgiven (1992)
13. The Rookie (1990)
14. White Hunter Black Heart (1990)
    
    
15. Bird (1988)
16. Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
17. "Amazing Stories" (1985) TV Series (episode "Vanessa in the Garden")
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
18. Pale Rider (1985)
19. Sudden Impact (1983)
20. Honkytonk Man (1982)
21. Firefox (1982)
22. Bronco Billy (1980)
    
    
23. The Gauntlet (1977)
24. The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
25. The Eiger Sanction (1975)
26. Breezy (1973)
27. High Plains Drifter (1973)
28. Play Misty for Me (1971)
    
    

As Producer - filmography

1. Flags of Our Fathers (2006) (pre-production) (producer)
   
   
2. Million Dollar Baby (2004) (producer)
3. Mystic River (2003) (producer)
4. Blood Work (2002) (producer)
5. Space Cowboys (2000) (producer)
   
   
6. True Crime (1999) (producer)
7. Monterey Jazz Festival: 40 Legendary Years (1998) (V) (executive producer)
8. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) (producer)
9. Absolute Power (1997) (producer)
10. The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) (producer)
11. The Bridges of Madison County (1995) (producer)
12. A Perfect World (1993) (producer)
13. Unforgiven (1992) (producer)
14. White Hunter Black Heart (1990) (producer)
    
    
15. Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1989) (executive producer)
    ... aka Straight, No Chaser (USA: short title)
16. Bird (1988) (producer)
17. Heartbreak Ridge (1986) (producer)
18. Pale Rider (1985) (producer)
19. Tightrope (1984) (producer)
20. Sudden Impact (1983) (producer)
21. Honkytonk Man (1982) (producer)
22. Firefox (1982) (producer)
    
    

 

Filmography as: Actor, Director, Producer, Composer, Miscellaneous Crew, Writer, Himself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances

Composer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)

1. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
2. Mystic River (2003)
3. Space Cowboys (2000)
   
   
4. True Crime (1999) (songs)
5. Absolute Power (1997)
6. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
7. Unforgiven (1992) (Claudia's theme) (uncredited)
   
   
8. Heartbreak Ridge (1986) (songs)
9. City Heat (1984) (songs)
10. Bronco Billy (1980) (songs)
    

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