George Clooney
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: George Timothy Clooney
Date of Birth: May 6, 1961
Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Height: 180 cm (5′11″)
Weight: ~80 kg (176 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Irish, German, and English descent
Languages: English (native), Italian (conversational)
Marital Status: Married — Amal Clooney (since 2014) • Marriages: 2
Children: 2 — twins Ella & Alexander (2017)
Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist
Education: Attended Northern Kentucky University (journalism, no degree)
Net Worth: ~$500M (public estimates, 2025)
Total Social Followers: Not active on social media (notably private)
Businesses: Co-founder Casamigos Tequila (sold to Diageo for $1B+); Smokehouse Pictures
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California & Lake Como, Italy
Number of Houses: Multiple (Los Angeles, Lake Como, English countryside)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born into a broadcasting family; father Nick Clooney was a TV host, aunt Rosemary Clooney was a singer/actress.
- Raised in Kentucky and Ohio; attended several schools and played baseball.
- Initially tried journalism before switching to acting ambitions in Los Angeles.
- Worked small TV roles in the 1980s before big break.
- Known for persistence after many failed pilots and auditions.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1994–1999: Star-making role as Dr. Doug Ross in TV drama ER.
- 1997–1998: Roles in Batman & Robin and Out of Sight.
- 2001–2007: Led Ocean’s Eleven trilogy with Brad Pitt & Matt Damon.
- 2005: Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Syriana).
- 2006: Directs and co-writes Good Night, and Good Luck (Oscar-nominated).
- 2013: Co-produces Oscar-winning film Argo.
- 2014: Marries human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.
- 2017: Sells Casamigos Tequila to Diageo in billion-dollar deal.
- 2020–2025: Focuses on directing, philanthropy, and advocacy for refugees & journalism freedom.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2× Academy Award winner (acting & producing).
- Golden Globe Awards (multiple wins across acting/directing).
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award (2018).
- Recognized humanitarian with UNHCR and Not On Our Watch foundation.
- Time magazine’s “Most Influential People” list multiple times.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Famously pranked co-stars with elaborate on-set jokes.
- Turned down $35M for a single day’s commercial work in 2021.
- Gave 14 of his closest friends $1M each in cash as a thank you.
- Co-founded “Not On Our Watch” with Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle.
- Advocates for Darfur and global human rights causes.
- Close friend of former U.S. President Barack Obama.
- Bought Italian villa in Lake Como in 2002; remains a signature property.
- Played minor league baseball tryouts before pursuing acting.
- Directed several acclaimed films in addition to acting.
- Never joined social media officially despite global fame.
- Known for salt-and-pepper “Hollywood leading man” look.
- Married lawyer Amal Clooney in Venice, Italy wedding (2014).
- Regularly collaborates with Grant Heslov in Smokehouse Pictures.
- Supports journalism freedom and independent media outlets.
- One of only a few who won Oscars in both acting and producing categories.
- Nicknamed “Gorgeous George” early in career.
- Has appeared in commercials for coffee brand Nespresso for decades.
- Frequently tops “most handsome” and “most influential” lists.
- Longtime activist for political reform and climate action.
- Remains a bankable star across film and humanitarian arenas.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was George Clooney born?
May 6, 1961 — Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Is he married?
Yes — married to Amal Clooney since 2014.
How many children does he have?
Two: twins Ella & Alexander (2017).
What is his height?
Around 180 cm (5′11″).
What’s his 2025 net worth?
Estimated at ~$500 million.
Which TV show made him famous?
ER (1994–1999) as Dr. Doug Ross.
Which movies is he best known for?
Ocean’s Trilogy, Syriana, Michael Clayton, Up in the Air.
Has he won an Oscar?
Yes — Best Supporting Actor (Syriana) & Best Picture (Argo as producer).
What businesses does he own?
Casamigos Tequila (sold 2017), Smokehouse Pictures.
Where does he live?
Splits time between Los Angeles and Lake Como, Italy.
Why is he famous beyond acting?
Philanthropy, humanitarian activism, business ventures.
Does he use social media?
No — avoids official social media accounts.
What’s his wife’s profession?
Amal Clooney is a prominent human rights lawyer.
How did he get the nickname “Gorgeous George”?
It was given early in Hollywood for his looks and charisma.
What humanitarian causes does he support?
Darfur, refugee rights, press freedom, climate justice.