# 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.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** May 6, 1961
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** film producer
- **Category:** Movies & TV

## 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.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for George Clooney. American actor and filmmaker (born 1961)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clooney

## Timeline

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

### 1961 — Birth
Birth of George Clooney.

### 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

### 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

### 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

### 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

### 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)

### 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

### 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

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: George Clooney was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — George Clooney, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — George Clooney, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clooney"
> — George Clooney, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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