17 times we see the director of the movie in a leading role

Published Jan 31, 2025 17:24 ET

2) **Clint Eastwood (Unforgiven, 1992)**

Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Clint Eastwood fits this list of directors perfectly with his film Unforgiven because he both directed and starred in it. Eastwood plays the retired gunslinger William Munny, who accepts one last job in order to provide for his children. Eastwood's performance as Munny is intense and gripping, complemented by his direction, which imbibes the Western with gritty realism. Eastwood earned the Academy Award for Best Director for this film.