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George Clooney

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George Clooney George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, Clooney has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honors include the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the Honorary César in 2017, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2022.

Overview

George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, Clooney has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honors include the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the Honorary César in 2017, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2022.

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Timeline

1960s
1960

Clooney had an older sister named Adelia (1960–2025)

Clooney had an older sister named Adelia (1960–2025)

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1961

Birth

Birth of George Clooney.

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1961

George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky

George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky

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1970s
1977

He tried out to play professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds in 1977,...

He tried out to play professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds in 1977, but he did not pass the first round of player cuts and was not offered a contract

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1978

Early work (1978–1993) Clooney in 1995 Clooney's first role was as an extra in...

Early work (1978–1993) Clooney in 1995 Clooney's first role was as an extra in the television miniseries Centennial in 1978, which was based on the novel of the same name by James A

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1979

He attended Northern Kentucky University from 1979 to 1981, majoring in...

He attended Northern Kentucky University from 1979 to 1981, majoring in broadcast journalism, and very briefly attended the University of Cincinnati, but did not graduate from either

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1980s
1984

Clooney's first major role came in 1984 in the short-lived CBS sitcom E/R (not...

Clooney's first major role came in 1984 in the short-lived CBS sitcom E/R (not to be confused with ER, the long-running medical drama)

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1986

In 1986, Clooney made his theater debut in the play Vicious about Sex Pistols...

In 1986, Clooney made his theater debut in the play Vicious about Sex Pistols musician Sid Vicious

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1987

Relationships George and Amal Clooney at the 66th Berlin International Film...

Relationships George and Amal Clooney at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany in 2016 Clooney dated actress Kelly Preston from 1987 to 1989

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2020s
2026

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2026

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