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Who is George Clooney?
George Clooney’s career includes acting, producing, writing, directing, and advocating. Having made his acting debut in 1978, he has since become one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men. ‘Time’ magazine called him ‘the last movie star’ after he was twice named ‘The Sexiest Man Alive’ by ‘People’ magazine for his looks and charm. He once declared that he would stay single forever; but fate had a different plan and he is now happily married. His exceptional acting, producing, and directorial skills have earned him numerous awards and nominations. Despite his success, he remains committed to the oppressed people of the world. He persistently utilizes his position to raise awareness about gay rights and aid those experiencing political and environmental crises. Alongside his father, Clooney has worked tirelessly to bring global attention to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, going as far as speaking not only to the ‘United Nations’ but also the ‘European Union. ‘Not on Our Watch Project’ is a humanitarian organization he works with, making him truly a one-of-a-kind and an authentic living legend.
| Real Name/Full Name | George Timothy Clooney |
| Date Of Birth | 6 May 1961 |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Birthplace | Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Spouse | Amal Clooney (M. 2014) |
| Children | Ella Clooney, and Alexander Clooney. |
| Siblings | Adelia Clooney. |
| Profession | Actor, Producing, Writing, Directing, and Advocating. |
| Net worth | $500 Million. |
Biography
May 6, 1961 marked the birth of George Timothy Clooney in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, the son of entertainer Nick Clooney and beauty queen Nina Bruce. Adelia, his older sister, was the oldest of the two children, making him the youngest. Rosemary Clooney, an actress, is his aunt.
Bell’s palsy was a development he experienced in high school. The ‘Frankenstein’ nickname was given to him because of the paralyzed parts of his face. Although he was able to overcome Bell’s palsy, it had a profound impact. He never graduated from college. Clooney left California after participating in a local production staged by his cousin and completing five years of acting studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.
Personal Life
Talia Balsam, an actress, and Clooney were married in 1989. Clooney stated that he will never marry again after the couple divorced in 1993. He has been in a relationship with several celebrities, including Celine Balitran, model Lisa Snowdon, and actress Renee Zellweger since then. Amal Alamuddin, who is British-Lebanese, became Clooney’s engaged partner in 2014. In the same year, the couple had their wedding at Ca’ Farsetti. In early 2017, it was reported that the couple was expecting twins.
Career
The first time Clooney appeared on screen was in the TV miniseries Centennial in 1978. He played his first significant role in the 1984 sitcom E/R. In The Facts of Life, he played a handyman afterward. After playing Roseanne in the famous sitcom Roseanne, Clooney’s career started to improve. Return of the Killer Tomatoes in 1988 was where he made his first film appearance. During his career in acting, Clooney also attended the Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school.
The cult-classic ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ was the catalyst for his movie career to take off in 1996. In the romantic comedy ‘One Fine Day,’ he took a completely different path and starred with Michelle Pfeiffer. He was criticized for his role as the lead in 1997’s ‘Batman & Robin’. The actor himself was quoted as saying that the film may have resulted in the franchise’s demise. 1998 saw him play characters in the films ‘Out of Sight’ and ‘The Thin Red Line’. Mark Wahlberg played a role in the war drama ‘Three Kings’ that premiered in 1999. The following year, he reunited with Wahlberg for ‘The Perfect Storm’ and starred in the prestigious film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ The highly successful ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ trilogy began in 2001. ‘Section Eight Productions’ was co-founded by him in that same year.
Clooney’s first directorial venture was ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’, which was released in 2002. In addition, he played a leading character in the sci-fi flick ‘Solaris’. He was responsible for directing, producing, and starring in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ in 2005. In the next year, he starred in ‘The Good German’ and established Smokehouse Pictures Production Company. His role as a legal “fixer” was part of Tony Gilroy’s 2007 directorial venture ‘Michael Clayton’. He directed ‘Leatherheads’ in the same year. In 2009, he was a part of the cast of ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’ and ‘Up in the Air’. He then took on the role of the main character in the animated film ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox.’
In 2011, he played a role in ‘The Descendants’ and wrote and directed ‘The Ides of March’. Clooney has not exhibited any signs of slowing down in recent years. He appeared in films like ‘Gravity,’ ‘Monuments Men,’ and ‘Tomorrowland’ from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, he was seen in the comedy film ‘Hail, Caesar!’ In the same year, he was also seen in the thriller film ‘Money Monster’ which was directed by Jodie Foster. In the following year, Clooney posed as the director for the black comedy film ‘Suburbicon’. The movie did not perform well at the box office and received negative reviews. His mini-series ‘Catch-22’ was released on Hulu in 2019. In addition to his roles as an actor in the series, he was also responsible for directing and producing it.
Net Worth
George Clooney is estimated to have a net worth of $500 million. Over the years, he has received numerous awards and accolades, making him one of Hollywood’s most successful actors. His wealth is derived from his extensive acting career, endorsements, directing, producing, and other business endeavors.
