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George Clooney

  • Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
  • Birthday: May 6, 1961

After a decade spent toiling on series television – mostly in roles easily forgotten – actor George Clooney jolted to stardom with his portrayal of the charming, but troubled pediatrician Doug Ross on the acclaimed medical series, "ER" (NBC, 1994- ). Thanks to his new found celebrity, Clooney made the jump to films while still on “ER,” quickly establishing himself as a major Hollywood star, with leading roles in “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996), “Batman & Robin” (1997) and “Out of Sight” (1998). When he left the confin…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Directed by Grant Heslov in "The Men Who Stare At Goats"; also co-produced

  • 2009

    Voiced the title role in Wes Anderson's stop-motion animation adaptation of the Roald Dahl book, "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

  • 2008

    Directed and co-starred with Renée Zellweger in the 1920s-era football comedy, "Leatherheads"

  • 2008

    Joined an ensemble cast for the Coen's brothers' "Burn After Reading"

  • 2007

    Played the title role in "Michael Clayton," written and directed by Tony Gilroy; also co-produced; earned Golden Globe, SAG and Oscar nominations for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama

Awards

  • 2007

    National Board of Review Award: Best Actor

  • 2007

    San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award: Best Actor

  • 2006

    Academy Award: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

  • 2006

    Golden Globe Award: Best Supporting Actor

  • 2005

    Broadcast Film Critics' Choice Award: Special Freedom Award

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