George Clooney

George Clooney
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Name:
George Clooney
Real name:
George Timothy Clooney
Who is:
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Birth date:
(64 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:
5'11 ft ()
Weight:
196 lb (89 kg)
Relationship:
married
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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George Clooney Biography

George Clooney is a Hollywood actor, producer, and director who shot to fame through his work on the hit TV series "ER." He's an Oscar winner for his supporting role in "Syriana" and, as a producer, for the movie "Argo."
Actor and Director George Clooney
Actor and Director George Clooney

Childhood and Youth

George was born in 1961 in Kentucky to state beauty queen Nina Bruce and "American Movie Classics" host Nick Clooney. Young George often visited his father's workplace, where Nick's colleagues took notice. At just five years old, Clooney launched his television career, appearing in various TV shows.
George Clooney in his childhood with his sister
George Clooney in his childhood with his sister
When Clooney started school, he developed Bell's Palsy, a genetic condition inherited from his father. For a year, half of his face was paralyzed, making him a target for classroom bullies.
George Clooney and his family
George Clooney and his family
In high school, Clooney was passionate about baseball and basketball. In 1977, he tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team but didn't get a contract. From 1979 to 1981, George attended Northern Kentucky University and later the University of Cincinnati, but he did not complete his education.

Career in Cinema

In the mid-80s, George Clooney hit auditions almost daily, then worked grueling jobs to pay the bills. He worked as a construction assistant and loader to make ends meet. He rarely landed even minor roles, like his appearances in the 1988 films "Return of the Killer Tomatoes" and "Return to Horror High."
George Clooney in Return to Horror High
Clooney's first major breakthrough came as a pediatrician in the TV series "ER" in 1994, where he stayed until 2000. Two years later, George teamed up with Quentin Tarantino, landing the lead role in "From Dusk Till Dawn," directed by Robert Rodriguez.
George Clooney in the series 'ER'
George Clooney in the series 'ER'
In 1997, Clooney joined Uma Thurman and Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Batman & Robin," playing the Caped Crusader in what he'd later call his career low point. That same year, he appeared in the comedy "One Fine Day", followed by the movie "The Peacemaker" alongside Nicole Kidman.
George Clooney as Batman
George Clooney as Batman
George Clooney was juggling multiple film projects at once. In 1998, he appeared in both "The Thin Red Line," starring alongside John Travolta and Woody Harrelson, and Spielberg's World War II epic "Saving Private Ryan."
The Best of Dr Doug Ross In ER
In 1999, Clooney snagged the lead in "Three Kings" as an American soldier, beating out Mel Gibson and Nicolas Cage for the coveted role. In 2002, the actor starred in the adaptation of Stanislaw Lem's novel "Solaris" directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Three years later, Stephen Gaghan's "Syriana" hit theaters. During filming, Clooney nearly died after injuring his cervical vertebra. He underwent two surgeries and still suffers from chronic headaches. The role earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
George Clooney Wins Supporting Actor: 2006 Oscars
In 2000, Clooney teamed up with director Steven Soderbergh to found production company Section Eight. The company produced hits like "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels, featuring stars such as Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, "Full Frontal" and the thriller "The Jacket" with Keira Knightley in the lead role.
George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts on the set of 'Ocean's Eleven'
George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts on the set of 'Ocean's Eleven'
Beyond acting, Clooney's proven himself as a powerhouse producer, snagging his second Oscar for "Argo" in 2012. He's also produced acclaimed films like "Far from Heaven" and "Insomnia."
Argo's Best Film Bafta
In 2017, Clooney stepped behind the camera to direct and write "Suburbicon." Matt Damon and Julianne Moore starred in the crime thriller.
George Clooney - Suburbicon Interview
In 2019, Clooney wore multiple hats for the mini-series "Catch-22," starring in, directing, and producing the project. The series adapts the classic novel of the same name.
A scene from the mini-series 'Catch-22'
A scene from the mini-series 'Catch-22'

George Clooney's Personal Life

Clooney dated "Twins" actress Kelly Preston for several years starting in 1987.

In 1989, he married actress Talia Balsam, though the marriage lasted just four years.
George Clooney and his wife Talia Balsam
George Clooney and his wife Talia Balsam
Clooney's kept his personal life largely private, though some relationships have made headlines. He's been linked to models Lisa Snowdon and Elisabetta Canalis, plus actresses Renée Zellweger and Krista Allen. From 2011 to 2013, he dated former WWE star Stacy Keibler.

In September 2014, Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in a lavish Venice ceremony. The couple welcomed twins Ella and Alexander in 2017.
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's Wedding in Venice
Famously, Clooney shared his home with a pet pig for 18 years. Despite the 280-pound pig's quirky habits, Clooney adored his unusual companion and even let it sleep in his bed.
George Clooney's children
George Clooney's children

George Clooney Now

In recent years, Clooney has focused on producing and directing. In 2020, he delivered the space thriller "The Midnight Sky", serving as its director, producer, and lead actor playing an aging astronomer left alone after a global catastrophe. The film was nominated for an "Oscar" in the "Best Visual Effects" category, but audiences gave it a lukewarm reception.
A scene from the movie 'The Midnight Sky'
A scene from the movie 'The Midnight Sky'
That same year, he executive produced the documentary series "Trial by Media", an anthology of court cases heavily influenced by media coverage.

In 2021, the drama "The Tender Bar" directed by George Clooney was released on Amazon Prime Video. The plot follows a boy searching for a father figure among the patrons of a bar owned by his Uncle Charlie, played pro bono by Ben Affleck, who was impressed by the screenplay. The main character was played by Daniel Ranieri, a young actor for whom "The Tender Bar" was a debut. Clooney discovered the boy on Jimmy Kimmel's TikTok show and invited him to audition.
'The Tender Bar': George Clooney and Daniel Ranieri
'The Tender Bar': George Clooney and Daniel Ranieri
Clooney called this film somewhat autobiographical:
I have an Uncle George, who I was named after. I grew up in a small town in Kentucky. My uncle lived near a bar that bears some resemblance to the one we filmed in our movie, albeit much less safe. This bar had a jukebox and a cigarette machine. So, I'd go into this bar for cigarettes and would spend some time there, especially in the summer. I worked at the racetrack with my uncle, and I was about the same age as our main character then. The music that played there, and all the details of that bar, have been etched in my soul. I still remember them.
In 2022, he and Julia Roberts played divorced spouses in Ol Parker's comedy "Ticket to Paradise", and in December 2023, the premiere of Clooney's new directorial work "The Boys in the Boat", a biographical drama about a team of rowers from the University of Washington participating in the 1936 Olympics, took place.
  • I guess when I was going to kindergarten, Clooney looked like now so he didn`t change much.
    2021-05-12 14:22:12
  • I think I don`t have enough fingers to count in how many movies Clooney played.
    2021-05-06 14:37:59
  • George Clooney, despite his age, anyway plays very good male roles, I like it.
    2021-04-03 14:02:58
  • I guess the coolest role of him in From Dusk Till Dawn and they made a movie very nice.
    2021-03-02 18:43:41
  • Clooney is like a cognac, with a time it`s only better.
    2021-02-28 14:41:44
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