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62 years old (Born on May 06, 1961)

American actor, director, producer, screenwriter; He is famous from Centennial.

Rode a bicycle to get to auditions as a struggling actor. Cousin is actor Miguel Ferrer, Rafael Ferrer and Debby Boone. People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". [2006] His The Peacemaker (1997) co-star Nicole Kidman presented him his Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2006. Personal stunt doubles are stuntmen Brad Martin, Troy Hartman and James E. Mitchell .

Son of actor and AMC host Nick Clooney and Nina Warren Clooney.

Born 2:48 AM, EST.

Was the second man, after Richard Gere, to make an appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine. They are the only two men to-date that have had this opportunity.

Appears on the cover of the first Men`s Vogue. (2005)

At 43, he was voted sexiest male celebrity in a `Naughty Forties` poll conducted for UK television station FX.

Supports Senator Barack Obama`s bid to win the Democratic nomination for the 2008 presidential election.

Auditioned five times for Ridley Scott for the role of J.D. in Thelma & Louise (1991), a role that ultimately went to future friend Brad Pitt, which catapulted Pitt to super-stardom.

Frequently stars in movies that revolve around some type of robbery (Out of Sight (1998), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), _Ocean's Twelve (2004)_, and (announced) Ocean's Thirteen (2007)).

Committed to O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) before even reading a script.

After an accident on the set of his movie Syriana (2005), he suffered from back pain, bad headaches, and memory loss. After several spine surgeries, he fully recovered and is fine now. [October 2005]

In September 2006 he addressed the United Nations Security Council, urging it to act over Darfur.

Shared an L.A. home with Kelly Preston when both were struggling actors.

He got his start in a movie starring his cousin, Miguel Ferrer. Later, after Clooney had established himself on "ER" (1994), Ferrer made a guest appearance on the very first show. George`s aunt, Rosemary Clooney, made guest appearances on two shows the first month "ER" (1994) aired.

Quit smoking cigarettes after his aunt Rosemary Clooney died from lung cancer in 2002.

Was the second man, after Richard Gere, to make an appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine. They are the only two men to date who have had this opportunity.

Received the first "Spirit of Independence Award" of the Los Angeles Film Festival and Find Independent (FIND). [June, 2005]

In winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Syriana (2005), he becomes the second generation of his family to win an Oscar. His uncle, Josu00e9 Ferrer, won a Best Actor Oscar for playing in Cyrano de Bergerac (1950).

Was originally to star in Jack Frost (1998) but chose to do Batman & Robin (1997) instead. His part went to Michael Keaton.

Was a pallbearer at the funeral of his late aunt, Rosemary Clooney.

Uncle is the late actor Josu00e9 Ferrer.

Often plays scoundrels that are likable and have redeeming qualities.

Was voted "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine. [1997]

People Magazine`s "Sexiest Man Alive.". [2006]

Frequently involves himself in projects involving the "Golden Age" of television. For example, he produced and starred in _Fail Safe (2000) (TV)_, a throwback to the live television plays of the 1950s and 1960s; he directed and appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), about Chuck Barris`s` career in early game shows; and he directed, wrote, and appeared in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), about Edward R. Murrow`s battle with Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Is the first (and only) actor who played Batman (in Batman & Robin (1997) to win an Oscar.

2007 - Ranked #13 on EW`s The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.

Is of Irish-American decent.

Is the first (and only) actor who played Batman (in Batman & Robin (1997) to win an Oscar (for Best Supporting Actor in Syriana (2005)).

Frequently stars in movies that revolve around some type of robbery: Out of Sight (1998), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean`s Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean`s Twelve (2004), and (announced) Ocean`s Thirteen (2007).

Dated Cu00e9line Balitran from 1996 to 1999.

Ranked #16 on VH1`s "100 Hottest Hotties."

Reportedly got into a fistfight with Three Kings (1999) director David O. Russell on the set. Russell had yelled and derided a few extras out of frustration and Clooney didn`t appreciate it. Russell has since said, "I wouldn`t make another George Clooney movie if they paid me $20 million."

He got his start in a movie starring his cousin, Miguel Ferrer. Later, after Clooney had established himself on "ER" (1994), Ferrer made a guest appearance on the very first show. His aunt, Rosemary Clooney, made guest appearances on two shows the first month "ER" (1994) aired.

He says he will never get married again, nor have any children, but Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman both bet $10,000 each that he would be a father before he turned 40. They were both wrong, and each sent him a check. He returned the money, betting double or nothing that he won`t have kids by age 50.

As of 2006, he is the only regular cast member from "ER" (1994) to win an Oscar.

Broke up with girlfriend Krista Allen (2004).

Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.

Merited a place in Time magazine`s "100 Most Influential People in the World" (Artists & Entertainers section) with a tribute written by Roseanne (Issue May 12, 2008).

Frequently involves himself in projects involving the "Golden Age" of television. For example, he produced and starred in _Fail Safe (2000) (TV)_, a throwback to the live television plays of the 1950s and 1960s; he directed and appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), about Chuck Barris' career in early game shows; and he directed, wrote, and appeared in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), about Edward R. Murrow's battle with Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Second cousin of Gabi Ferrer.

2001: Voted Most Eligible Bachelor by People Magazine.

Turned down two roles which went to Kevin Kline: "Artemus Gordon" in Wild Wild West (1999) and "Guy Noir" in A Prairie Home Companion (2006).

He and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, had an accident in 2007 while riding a motorcycle. She broke some toes, and Clooney broke a rib.

His voice was dubbed for the singing moments in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).

Played a gangster in 7 movies: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), _Ocean's Eleven (2001)_, Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007).

Personal favorite movies from his filmography include: Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), etc. [2008]

Cousin of Rafael Ferrer.

Shared an apartment with actor Thom Mathews during the early 1980s.

Good friends with actor Mark Wahlberg.

Was once the son-in-law of Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten while he was married to Talia Balsam.

One of People Magazine`s "Top 50 Bachelors" (2002).

Close friends with actor Tommy Hinkley.

Coincidentally, his first steady TV role was in the medical sitcom "E/R" (1984) that was based in Chicago and co-starred Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell and Jason Alexander. Ten years later it would take another TV series "ER" (1994) (also based in Chicago) to finally launch him into the galaxy of superstardom.

Suffered from Bell`s palsy for a time while he was in high school.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World." [1996]

Was originally to star in Jack Frost (1998) but chose to do Batman & Robin (1997) instead. His part went to Michael Keaton, who had previously starred as Batman in Batman (1989) and in Batman Returns (1992).

Heads his own film and television production company, Maysville Pictures.

No. 3 of 10 Top Sexiest Men in People magazine. (2003)

As of 2006, he is the only regular cast member from "ER" (1994) to win an Oscar (for Best Supporting Actor in Syriana (2005)).

Lives at Lago di Como in Italy.

Is frequently cast as a soldier, as seen in The Thin Red Line (1998), The Peacemaker (1997), Three Kings (1999), and The Good German (2006).

Nephew of singer/actress Rosemary Clooney and Betty Clooney.

He was talk-show host Rosie O`Donnell`s very first guest when her TV show debuted.

Personal stunt doubles are stunt men Brad Martin, Troy Hartman and James E. Mitchell.

He and Grant Heslov founded production company Smoke House after his production company Section Eight closed down.

Best friend is Richard Kind.

Least favorite movies from his filmography include: Batman & Robin (1997), The Peacemaker (1997), etc. [2008]

Was considered for the part of Reed Richards in Fantastic Four (2005).

He loves beer. He does voiceovers for Budweiser TV commercials and allegedly had a beer keg installed in his dressing room during filming of Ocean`s Eleven (2001).

He loves the show "South Park" (1997). He got a hold of Trey Parker, the creator of the series, and asked for a part in an episode. He was given the role of "Sparky," the gay dog.

He auditioned for the role of Mr. Blonde/Vic Vega in Reservoir Dogs (1992), but was turned down.

Auditioned five times for Ridley Scott for the role of J.D. in Thelma & Louise (1991), a role that ultimately went to future friend Brad Pitt and catapulted Pitt to super-stardom.

His movies often reflect his liberal political beliefs.

Tried out for a position on the Cincinnati Reds.

Is a Dallas Mavericks fan.

Has stated in several interviews that he has suffered from bleeding stomach ulcers and is still on medication for stomach pain to this day.

Is the sixth actor to play Batman.

Dated Renu00e9e Zellweger and Mariella Frostrup.

In December 2006, he traveled to China and Egypt to make a personal plea to Chinese and Egyptian officials to use their ties with the Sudanese government to help stop the violence in the Darfur region.

Ranked #27 on Premiere`s 2002 Power 100 List.

Best man at the wedding of Richard Kind.

His relationship with Krista Allen, whom he met on the set of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), ended after 2 years [March 2004]

He and his producing partner Steven Soderbergh have decided to close down their Section Eight production company after six years of working partnership. [August 2006]

Helped celebrate a plan to rebuild a hospital in hurricane-devastated Louisiana alongside former President George Bush [George H. W. Bush]. The pair appeared outside the courthouse in Cameron Parish, the only surviving building in the town following Hurricane Rita. Bush presented local officials with a check for $2 million from the Bush-Clinton Katrina fund. The money will help run South Cameron Memorial Hospital once it has been rebuilt. Former "ER" (1994) star Clooney quipped, "There is good news in all of this, which is that when the hospital gets up and running, I will not be doing any of the medical procedures" (20 December 2006).

Ranked #21 on Premiere`s 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #43 in 2005.

His famed "Roman haircut" was actually an accident. While filming From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), he wanted to make his character Seth Gecko look really crazy with a chopped off hairstyle. But the haircut became popular and turned into a positive.

After an accident on the set of his movie Syriana (2005) he suffered from back pain, bad headaches and memory loss. After several spine surgeries he fully recovered and is fine now. [October 2005]

He and his Ocean`s Eleven (2001) and Ocean`s Twelve (2004) co- stars, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and Elliott Gould, all have guest-starred on the TV show "Friends" (1994), though not in the same episodes.

Education: Northern Kentucky University

Lived in a friend`s closet while struggling as an actor in L.A., early in his career.

Turned down the role of Sgt. John McLoughlin in World Trade Center (2006).

His famed "Roman haircut" was actually an accident. While filming "From Dusk Till Dawn" he wanted to make his character Seth Gecko look really crazy with a chopped off hairstyle. But the haircut became popular and turned into a positive.

Owns a villa in Laglio at Lake Como, Italy, where he lives several months of the year.

Was voted "Best Dressed Male Television Star." [1997]

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $25 million.

Launched a plan to rebuild a hospital in hurricane-devastated Louisiana alongside former President George Bush. The pair appeared outside the courthouse in Cameron Parish, the only surviving building in the town following Hurricane Katrina. Bush presented local officials with a check for $2 million from the Bush-Clinton Katrina fund. The money will help run South Cameron Memorial Hospital once it has been rebuilt. Former "ER" (1994) star Clooney quipped, "There is good news in all of this, which is that when the hospital gets up and running, I will not be doing any of the medical procedures." (20 December 2006).

Cousin is actor Miguel Ferrer.

Played a gangster in seven movies: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean`s Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean`s Twelve (2004), and Ocean`s Thirteen (2007).

Owned a pet pig named Max, given to him by Kelly Preston, for eighteen years. Max died on December 1, 2006.

Waged war against the paparazzi by boycotting "Entertainment Tonight" (1981), the sister show of "Hard Copy" (1989), which had filmed Clooney without his permission.

Ranked #29 in Premiere`s 2003 annual Power 100 List.

Broke off relationship with Lisa Snowdon after 5 years. [June 2005]

Is frequently cast as a soldier, as seen in "The Thin Red Line", "The Peacemaker", "The Good German" and "Three Kings".

Sought the role of Jack in Sideways (2004). However, the film`s director, Alexander Payne, felt that he was too big a star, and turned him down in favor of Thomas Haden Church.