George Clooney, born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, is an American actor, director, and producer. Coming from a family with roots in show business (his father was a television host and his aunt, Rosemary Clooney, a famous singer), Clooney began his career in television in the 1980s. After a series of minor roles, he achieved international fame with the TV series "ER," which paved the way for a successful film career.

Interests

Clooney is known for his commitment to humanitarian and political causes. He is one of the founders of "Not On Our Watch," an organization aiming to prevent and stop mass atrocities worldwide. Additionally, he is a basketball enthusiast and a big fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds. Clooney is also a lover of good wine, good food and 'Italy.

Major Films

"Ocean's Eleven" (2001): In this successful film, Clooney played the charismatic thief Danny Ocean, showcasing his charm and skill in the heist genre.

"Syriana" (2005): In this political thriller, Clooney delivered an intense and complex performance, earning him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

"Up in the Air" (2009): In this film, Clooney played a disillusioned corporate consultant, exploring themes of isolation and human connection.

"Gravity" (2013): In this science fiction film, Clooney starred alongside Sandra Bullock, demonstrating his versatility as an actor in a high-tension, special effects-driven context.

Filmography

Actor:

1996 - "From Dusk Till Dawn" (Robert Rodriguez)

1996 - "One Fine Day" (Michael Hoffman)

1997 - "Batman & Robin" (Joel Schumacher)

1998 - "Out of Sight" (Steven Soderbergh)

1999 - "Three Kings" (David O. Russell)

2000 - "The Perfect Storm" (Wolfgang Petersen)

2001 - "Ocean's Eleven" (Steven Soderbergh)

2002 - "Solaris" (Steven Soderbergh)

2003 - "Intolerable Cruelty" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)

2004 - "Ocean's Twelve" (Steven Soderbergh)

2005 - "Syriana" (Stephen Gaghan)

2007 - "Michael Clayton" (Tony Gilroy)

2007 - "Ocean's Thirteen" (Steven Soderbergh)

2009 - "Up in the Air" (Jason Reitman)

2011 - "The Descendants" (Alexander Payne)

2013 - "Gravity" (Alfonso Cuarón)

2014 - "The Monuments Men" (George Clooney)

2016 - "Hail, Caesar!" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)

2017 - "Suburbicon" (George Clooney)

Director:

2002 - "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind"

2005 - "Good Night, and Good Luck"

2011 - "The Ides of March"

2014 - "The Monuments Men"

2017 - "Suburbicon"

Awards:

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Syriana" (2005)

Academy Award nomination for Best Director for "Good Night, and Good Luck" (2005)

Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for "Up in the Air" (2009) and "The Descendants" (2011)