George Clooney

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George Clooney

George Timothy Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an acclaimed American actor and highly regarded filmmaker. Clooney's journey began in television in the late 1970s, gaining wide recognition for his role as Dr. Doug Ross on the NBC medical drama ER, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He expanded to leading roles in films, with breakthrough roles in 'From Dusk till Dawn', 'Batman & Robin', 'Out of Sight', among others. Greater recognition came from starring in Soderbergh's Ocean's film series. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the thriller 'Syriana', and earned Best Actor nominations for several films including 'Michael Clayton', 'Up in the Air', and 'The Descendants'. He made his directorial debut with 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind' and has since directed several films including 'Good Night, and Good Luck', 'The Ides of March' and 'The Midnight Sky'. Clooney has received multiple awards and nominations for his work in the film industry, including three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. He was included on Time's annual Time 100 list, which highlights the most influential people globally.

34 movies
12 nominations

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Learn more about George Clooney, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: George Timothy Clooney

Born: Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: May 6, 1961

Occupations: Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter

Years Active: 1978-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Talia Balsam, Amal Alamuddin

Explore the awards and nominations George Clooney has received throughout their career.


84th Academy Awards 2012

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Descendants

65th British Academy Film Awards 2012

Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

The Descendants
Nomination

Best Adapted Screenplay

The Ides of March

82nd Academy Awards 2010

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Up in the Air

63rd British Academy Film Awards 2010

Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Up in the Air

80th Academy Awards 2008

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Michael Clayton

61st British Academy Film Awards 2008

Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Michael Clayton

78th Academy Awards 2006

Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

Syriana
Nomination

Directing

Good Night, and Good Luck.

59th British Academy Film Awards 2006

Nomination

Best Direction

Good Night, and Good Luck.
Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Good Night, and Good Luck.
Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Syriana

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