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George Clooney

George Clooney, born on May 6, 1961, is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He is well-known for his outstanding performances in the medical drama “ER,” as well as other top-performing movies like “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Ocean’s Twelve,” and “Ocean’s Thirteen.” He has won multiple awards for his acting, directing, and screenwriting skills. Clooney is a cinematic genius with exceptional business acumen. We will help you celebrate the outstanding entertainment boss right here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

George Timothy Clooney

Nickname:

Gorgeous George

Birth date:

May 6, 1961

Age:

62

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

Height:

5' 10.9"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$500 million

Background

George Clooney has hundreds of millions of fans thanks to his good looks, excellent acting skills, and selfless personality. Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky’s second-largest city. His parents are Nick Clooney and Nina Bruce Warren; his zodiac sign is Taurus, and he is of Irish, German, and English ancestry. His aunt Rosemary Clooney, a successful singer and actress, was a major influence on him as a child. Clooney’s first role was as an extra on the T.V. miniseries “Centennial” (1978), but his first major role was “ER” (not the medical series) in 1984.

However, he didn’t hit pay dirt until 1994, when he featured on another television series called “ER” (the medical series), and the series ran from 1994 to 1999. He earned multiple awards for the series. While on the set of “ER,” Clooney also worked on other movie projects, such as “From Dusk till Dawn”(1996), “Batman & Robin” (1997), and “Three Kings” (1999). After leaving “ER,” he teamed up with Soderbergh again to make “Ocean’s Eleven” in 2001 and the project was an outstanding success that prompted two sequels.

Clooney made his debut as a director with the “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” (2002). In 2005, he was involved in an accident on the set of “Syriana,” which resulted in a brain injury; his sacrifice was not in vain, as he won an Academy Award and an Oscar for his performance in “Syriana.” He has been involved in many other movies and has won numerous awards. With two other friends, he founded Casamigos, a tequila company, in 2013. They later sold the company in 2017 for a handsome profit.

Career timeline

1978
He Works As a Movie Extra

Clooney works as an extra in the movie "Centennial."

1984
He Lands His First Major Role

Clooney lands his first major role in “ER”.

2002
He Makes His Debut As a Director

His first attempt at directing is with a movie titled "The Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."

2013
He Starts a Tequila Company

He pools resources with two other entrepreneurs and starts a tequila brand.

Why We Love George Clooney

  1. A positive influence on others

    Clooney's wife, Amal, stopped smoking after she met him after he helped her break her smoking habit. We love positive influences.

  2. He is an activist

    Clooney is a humanitarian. He spoke out on the conflict in Darfur and helped raise funds for victims affected by the 2008 Haiti earthquake.

  3. He is a loyal friend

    Clooney once gave out millions of dollars in cash to his friends. They didn't ask him for money, but he felt the need to show gratitude for their support.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He has no social media presence

    Although many have suggested that the movie star owns a secret Twitter account, he has not been linked to any social media account.

  2. He is related to a Hollywood legend

    He is the nephew of Rosemary Clooney, the legendary actress and singer.

  3. He fought a movie director

    Clooney fought David O. Russell on the set of "Three Kings" (1997).

  4. He swapped roles with Michael Keaton

    Clooney gave up a role in "Jack Frost" to play Batman but he was replaced by Keaton.

  5. He didn’t graduate from college

    Clooney got into Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati but he didn’t complete his schooling.

George Clooney FAQs

When did George Clooney get his big break?

In 1994. He got his big break when he played Dr. Doug Ross in the drama “ER.”

Who is George Clooney's ex-wife?

Talia Balsam is his ex-wife. She married Clooney in 1989 and the pair went their separate ways in 1993.

What age was Clooney when he remarried?

He married Amal Alamuddin, a 36-year-old multilingual British lawyer, at the age of 53.

George Clooney’s birthday dates

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