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George Clooney

George Clooney

Director & actor · born 6 May 1961 · Lexington, Kentucky, USA

George Timothy Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, Clooney has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honours include the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the Honorary César in 2017, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2022.

Clooney's breakthrough role came as Dr. Doug Ross on the NBC medical drama ER (1994–1999), for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He established himself as a film star with roles in From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), and the Ocean's film series (2001–2007). He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a CIA officer in Syriana (2005). He was Oscar-nominated for his roles in Michael Clayton (2007), Up in the Air(2009) and The Descendants (2011). He has also starred in Burn After Reading (2008), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Gravity (2013), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and Jay Kelly (2025).

Where to start: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).

As director 11

As actor 104

TV shows 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the best George Clooney movie?

By viewer score, Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) at 7.8/10.

What are George Clooney’s most popular movies?

Gravity, Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve.

How many movies has George Clooney made?

115 films on TMDB, 11 as director, 104 as actor.

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