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Career
- FEATURE FILMS
- 2016
- Acted in the role of Lee Gates Money Monster
- 2016
- Acted in the role of Baird Whitlock Hail, Caesar
- 2015
- Acted in the role of Frank Walker Tomorrowland
- 2014
- Co-writer/Producer/Director and acted in the role of Frank Stokes Monuments Men
- 2013
- Acted in the role of Matt Kowalsky Gravity
- 2011
- Acted in the role of Matt King The Descendants
- 2011
- Co-writer/Producter/Director and acted in the role of Governor Mike Morris The Ides of March
- 2010
- Producer and acted in the role of Jack/Edward The American
- 2009
- Voice of Mr. Fox Fantastic Mr. Fox / Animated Feature Film
- 2009
- Producer and acted in the role of Lyn Cassady The Men Who Stare at Goats
- 2009
- Acted in the role of Ryan Bingham Up in the Air
- 2008
- Acted in the role of Harry Pfarrer Burn After Reading
- 2008
- Co-writer/Producer/Director and acted in the role of Jimmy "Dodge" Connelly Leatherheads
- 2007
- Acted as himself Darfur Now (Documentary)
- 2007
- Executive Producer and acted in the role of Michael Clayton Michael Clayton
- 2007
- Acted in the role of Danny Ocean Ocean's Thirteen
- 2006
- Acted in the role of Jake Geismar The Good German
- 2005
- Executive Producer and acted in the role of Bob Barnes Syriana
- 2005
- Co-writer/Director and acted in the role of Fred Friendly Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2004
- Acted in the role of Danny Ocean Ocean's Twelve
- 2003
- Acted in the role of Devlin Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
- 2003
- Acted in the role of Miles Massey Intolerable Cruelty
- 2002
- Director and acted in the role of CIA Officer Jim Byrd Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
- 2002
- Acted in the role of Chris Kelvin Solaris
- 2002
- Executive Producer and acted in the role of Jerzy Welcome to Collinwood
- 2001
- Acted in the role of Danny Ocean Ocean's Eleven
- 2001
- Acted in the role of Devlin Spy Kids
- 2000
- Acted in the role of Ulysses Everett McGill O Brother, Where Art Thou?
- 2000
- Acted in the role of Captain Billy 'Skip' Tyne The Perfect Storm
- 1999
- Acted in the role of Major Archie Gates Three Kings
- 1999
- Appeared as himself The Book that Wrote Itself
- 1999
- Voice of Doctor Gouache (first voice role) South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut / Animated Feature Film
- 1998
- Appeared as himself Waiting for Woody (Short)
- 1998
- Acted in the role of Jack Foley Out of Sight
- 1998
- Acted in the role of Captain Bosche The Thin Red Line
- 1997
- Acted in the role of Lt. Colonel Thomas Devoe The Peacemaker
- 1997
- Acted in the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman Batman & Robin
- 1996
- Acted in the role of Jack Taylor One Fine Day
- 1996
- Acted in the role of Seth Gecko From Dusk till Dawn
- 1993
- Acted in the role of lip-synching transvestite The Harvest
- 1992
- Acted in the role of Mac Unbecoming Age
- 1989
- Acted in the role of Remar Red Surf
- 1988
- Acted in the role of Matt Stevens Return of the Killer Tomatoes
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Major Bill Woods Combat Academy
- 1987
- Acted in unnamed role Grizzly II: The Predator
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Oliver Return to Horror High
- FEATURE FILMS - PRODUCED
- 2015
- Producer Our Brand Is Crisis
- 2013
- Producer August: Osage County
- 2012
- Producer Argo
- 2009
- Executive Producer Playground (Documentary)
- 2009
- Executive Producer The Informant!
- 2008
- Executive Producer Tony (Short)
- 2007
- Executive Producer Wind Chill
- 2007
- Executive Producer and Narrator Sand and Sorrow (Documentary)
- 2006
- Executive Producer A Scanner Darkly
- 2006
- Executive Producer Pu-239
- 2005
- Executive Producer Rumor Has It...
- 2005
- Producer The Jacket
- 2005
- Executive Producer The Big Empty (Short)
- 2004
- Producer Criminal
- 2002
- Executive Producer Far from Heaven
- 2002
- Executive Producer Insomnia
- 2001
- Executive Producer Rock Star
- TELEVISION FILMS
- 2014
- Acted in the role of Lord George Oceans Gravity, Marquis of Hollywood (segment "Downton Abbey") Text Santa 2014
- 2000
- Executive Producer and acted in the role of Colonel Jack Grady Fail Safe
- 1993
- Acted in the role of Kevin Shea Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
- 1991
- Actor Rewrite for Murder
- 1990
- Acted in the role of Rick Stepjack Knights of the Kitchen Table
- 1990
- Acted in the role of Chic Chesbro Sunset Beat
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Tom Bennett Bennett Brothers
- 1986
- Acted in the role of Major Biff Woods Combat High
- TELEVISION SERIES
- 2014
- Acted in the role of Lord George Oceans Gravity, Marquis of Hollywood Text Santa / Episode 1
- 1994–2009
- Acted in the role of Dr. Doug Ross ER
- 1998
- Acted in the role of Doctor #2 Murphy Brown / Episode: Never Can Say Goodbye: Part 2
- 1997
- Sparky the Dog (voice) South Park / Episode: "Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride"
- 1995
- Acted in the role of Dr. Michael Mitchell Friends / Episode: "The One With Two Parts: Part Two"
- 1993–1994
- Acted in the role of Detective James Falconer Sisters / 19 episodes
- 1993
- Acted in the role of Bonnie's Fiancee The Building / Episode: "Pilot"
- 1992–1993
- Acted in the role of Detective Ryan Walker Bodies of Evidence / 16 episodes
- 1992
- Acted in the role of Rick Logan Jack's Place / Episode "Everything Old Is New Again"
- 1990–1992
- Acted in the role of Chic Chesbro Sunset Beat / 2 episodes
- Crazy Like a Fox / Episode: "Suitable for Framing"
- 1991
- Acted in the role of Joe Baby Talk / 5 episodes
- 1988–1991
- Acted in the role of Booker Brooks Roseanne / 11 episodes
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Bobby Hopkins The Golden Girls / Episode: "To Catch A Neighbor"
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Kip Howard / Episode: "No Laughing Murder" Murder, She Wrote
- 1987
- Acted in the role of Matthew Winfield Hunter / Episode: "Double Exposure"
- 1985–1987
- Acted in the role of George Burnett The Facts of Life / 17 episodes
- 1986
- Acted in the role of Rollo Moldonado Throb / Episode: "My Fair Punker Lady"
- 1986
- Acted in the role of Nick Miller Hotel / Episode: "Recriminations"
- 1985
- Acted in the role of Kevin Stark Street Hawk / Episode: "A Second Self"
- 1984–1985
- Acted in the role of Mark 'Ace' Kolmar E/R / 16 episodes
- 1984
- Acted in the role of Lenny Colwell Riptide / Episode: "Where the Girls Are"
- 1978
- Village Extra Centennial
- TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
- 2010–2011
- Executive Producer Memphis Beat / TV Series / 19 episodes
- 2010
- Executive Producer Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief / TV Movie
- 2005
- Executive Producer Unscripted / TV Series / 10 episodes
- 2003
- Executive Producer K Street / TV Series / 10 episodes
- 1999
- Executive Producer Kilroy / TV Movie
Accomplishments of note
- Named: List of 100 Most Influential People Time Magazine / New York, New York USA Years: 2009; 2008; 2007 and 2006
- 2008
- Named: United Nations Messenger of Peace United Nations / New York, New York USA Raised public awareness, and support for the United Nations peacekeeping efforts around the world
- 2005
- Ranked: Number 1 on "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list TV Guide
- 2002
- Ranked: #27 Power 100 List Premiere Magazine / New York, New York USA
Professional honors and awards
- 2015
- Cecil B. DeMille Award Hollywood Foreign Press Association Outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment
- 2014
- People's Choice Award People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Movie Duo: Gravity / Shared with Sandra Bullock
- 2013
- AFI Award American Film Institute, USA Movie of the Year: Argo / Shared with Ben Affleck and Grant Heslov
- 2013
- PGA Award Producers Guild of America Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: Argo / Shared with Ben Affleck and Grant Heslov
- 2013
- The Academy Award - Oscar Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Motion Picture of the Year: Argo / Shared with Grant Heslov and Ben Affleck
- 2013
- Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA)
- 2013
- OFTA Film Award Online Film & Television Association Best Picture: Argo / Shared with Ben Affleck and Grant Heslov
- 2013
- British Academy Film Award British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Best Film: Argo / Shared with Grant Heslov and Ben Affleck
- 2013
- Golden Globe Award Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Motion Picture – Drama: Argo / Shared with Ben Affleck and Grant Heslov
- 2012
- Golden Globe Award Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: The Descendants
- 2012
- Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2012
- Jupiter Award Jupiter CINEMA und TV Spielfilm Best International Actor: The Ides of March
- 2012
- AACTA International Award Australian Film Institute Best Screenplay: The Ides of March / Shared with Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon
- 2011
- NBR Award The National Board of Review, USA Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- Hollywood Film Award Hollywood Film Awards Actor of the Year: The Descendants
- 2011
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Ensemble: The Descendants / Shared with Beau Bridges,Shailene Woodley,Matthew Lillard,Robert Forster and Judy Greer
- 2011
- WFCC Award Women Film Critics Circle Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- Brian Award Venice Film Festival The Ides of March
- 2010
- Bob Hope Humanitarian Award Academy of Television Arts & Sciences In recognition of humanitarian work that has brought credit to the industry and whose deeds and actions have a lasting impact on society
- 2009
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- Awards Circuit Community Awards - 2nd Place Awards Circuit.com Best Cast Ensemble: Up in the Air / Shared with Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Melanie Lynskey, Amy Morton, Jason Bateman, J.K. Simmons, Zach Galifianakis, Danny McBride, Sam Elliot)
- 2009
- NBR Award The National Board of Review, USA Best Actor: Up in the Air / Tied with Morgan Freeman for Invictus
- 2008
- People's Choice Awards People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite on Screen Match-up: Ocean's Thirteen (with Brad Pitt)
- 2007
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2007
- Sant Jordi Award RNE Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera): Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2007
- Teen Choice Award Fox Television Network Choice Movie: Chemistry: Ocean's Thirteen
- 2007
- NBR Award The National Board of Review, USA Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2006
- OFTA Film Award Online Film & Television Association Best First Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2006
- Literary Award PEN Center USA West Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2006
- Paul Selvin Honorary Award Writers Guild of America, USA Script that best embodies the spirit of the constitutional and civil rights and liberties: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2006
- Golden Globe Award Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Syriana
- 2006
- OFCS Award Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Screenplay, Original: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2006
- OFTA Film Award Online Film & Television Association Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2006
- FCCA Award Film Critics Circle of Australia Best Foreign Film - English Language: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2006
- American Cinematheque Award American Cinematheque Gala Tribute In recognition of contributions to the art form
- 2006
- Freedom Award Broadcast Film Critics Association For writing and directing: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2006
- WIRED Rave Award: WIRED Renegade WIRED Magazine With Mark Cuban, Jeff Skoll, Steven Soderbergh; The New Hollywood
- 2006
- ICS Award International Cinephile Society Awards Second Place - Best Original Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- Capri Movie of the Year Award Capri, Hollywood Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Bratislava International Film Festival Award Bratislava International Film Festival Best Director: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Human Rights Film Network Award - Special Mention Venice Film Festival Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Pasinetti Award Venice Film Festival Competition: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- FIPRESCI Prize Venice Film Festival Competition: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Golden Osella Venice Film Festival Best Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Director: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Screenplay, Original: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- Satellite Award International Press Academy Outstanding Screenplay, Original: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- SEFCA Award Southeastern Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Supporting Actor: Syriana
- 2005
- Screen International Award European Film Academy and EFA Production Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Special Achievement Award International Press Academy Good Night, and Good Luck / For an "Auteur"
- 2002
- Special Achievement Award National Board of Review, USA Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
- 2001
- Golden Globe Award Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
- 2000
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award Blockbuster LLC Favorite Action Team: Three Kings / Shared with Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube
- 2000
- Golden Camera Award HÖRZU Television Magazine Best International Actor
- 1999
- Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG Award) Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: ER / Shared with Anthony Edwards,Laura Innes,Alex Kingston,Eriq La Salle,Julianna Margulies,Kellie Martin,Gloria Reuben and Noah Wyle
- 1999
- Special Achievement Award Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble: The Thin Red Line / Shared with the entire cast
- 1998
- Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG Award) Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: ER / Shared with Maria Bello, Anthony Edwards,Laura Innes,Alex Kingston,Eriq La Salle, Julianna Margulies,Gloria Reuben and Noah Wyle
- 1997
- Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG Award) Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: ER / Shared with Anthony Edwards,Laura Innes,Eriq La Salle,Julianna Margulies,Gloria Reuben,Sherry Stringfield and Noah Wyle
- 1996
- Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG Award) Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: ER / Shared with Anthony Edwards,Eriq La Salle,Julianna Margulies,Gloria Reuben,Sherry Stringfield and Noah Wyle
- 1996
- MTV Movie Award MTV (Music Television) Best Breakthrough Performance: From Dusk Till Dawn
- 1996
- Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Actor: From Dusk Till Dawn
Community
Community service
- 2010–present
- Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) Co-founder with John Prendergast / Focus on human rights, civilian protection, and humanitarian response
- 2008–present
- Not on Our Watch Los Angeles, California USA Member, Board of Directors / Focuses global attention and resources towards putting an end to mass atrocities around the world
- ONE Campaign Washington, District of Columbia USA Supporter / Takes action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa
- 2012
- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) New York, New York and Washington, District of Columbia USA Supporter / Creates a safe space in schools for children who are or may be perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual o
- 2012
- American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) Los Angeles, California USA Appeared in fund raiser with Martin Sheen and Brad Pitt / Reenacted federal trail that overturned California’s Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage
- 2010
- Telethon: Hope for Haiti Now Developer with Wyclef Jean, Joel Gallen and MTV Networks / Raised funds for 7 non-profile organizations doing relief work in Haiti
- 2005
- United Way of America Alexandria, Virginia USA At-large Board of Trustees member / Identify and resolve pressing community issues, and makes measurable changes in communities
- Realizing the Dream Atlanta, Georgia USA Supporter / Continues the legacy and work of Dr. and Mrs. King in wiping out poverty and injustice
Community honors and awards
- 2014
- Truly Moving Picture Award Heartland Film The Monuments Men
- 2012
- COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Ensemble: The Descendants / Shared with Shailene Woodley,Amara Miller,Nick Krause,Beau Bridges,Mary Birdsong,Rob Huebel,Robert Forster,Matthew Lillard andJudy Greer
- 2012
- Chairman's Award Palm Springs International Film The Ides of March and The Descendants
- WAFCA Award The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2011
- SLFCA Award St. Louis Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- OFCC Award Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- WAFCA Award The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- Silver Medallion Award Telluride Film Festival
- 2011
- NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- BSFC Award Boston Society of Film Critics Second Place - Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2011
- KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Best Actor: The Descendants
- 2010
- COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Actor of the Year: Up in the Air; The Men Who Stare at Goats; Fantastic Mr. Fox
- 2010
- COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Ensemble: Up in the Air / Shared with Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick,Jason Bateman,Amy Morton,Melanie Lynskey,J.K. Simmons,Danny McBride,Zach Galifianakis and Sam Elliott
- 2010
- Humanitarian Award Houston Film Critics Society
- 2010
- COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- OFCC Award Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- NTFCA Award North Texas Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Best Actor: Up in the Air and Fantastic Mr. Fox
- 2009
- HFCS Award Houston Film Critics Society Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- IFJA Award Indiana Film Journalists Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- PFCS Award Phoenix Film Critics Society Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role: Up in the Air
- 2009
- FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- SLFCA Award St. Louis Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2009
- WAFCA Award The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Best Actor: Up in the Air
- 2008
- Named United Nations Messenger of Peace United Nations Helped raise public awareness, and support for the United Nations peacekeeping efforts around the world
- 2007
- SFFCC Award San Francisco Film Critics Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2007
- Summit Peace Prize Award Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
- 2007
- OFCC Award Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2007
- DFCS Award Detroit Film Critic Society Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2007
- DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Actor: Michael Clayton
- 2006
- Modern Master Award Santa Barbara International Film Festival
- 2006
- COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- PFCS Award Phoenix Film Critics Society Best Director: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- SFFCC Award San Francisco Film Critics Best Screenplay: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Best Screenplay, Original: Good Night, and Good Luck / Shared with Grant Heslov
- 2005
- SLFCA Award Best Supporting Actor: Syriana
- 2005
- DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Second Place - Best Director: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2005
- Spirit of Independence Award Los Angeles Film Festival
- 1998
- BSFC Award Boston Society of Film Critics Second Place - Best Actor: Out of Sight
- Nationality
- American
- Politics
- Democrat
- Denomination
- Raised a strict Roman Catholic
- Sports
- Baseball and basketball
- Avocation
- Acting , writing, humanitarian and political activist
- Hobbies
- Card games, hanging with friends, listening to music, motorcycles, swimming, tennis and traveling
Education
- Primary school
- St. Susanna
- Mason, Ohio USA
- University
- Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky USA Broadcast Journalism 1979–1981
- University
- University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio USA Attended briefly
- Secondary school
-
Augusta High School
Augusta, Kentucky USA
Class of 1979
Was an enthusiastic baseball and basketball player
- Native language
- English
Family
Vital statistics
- Birth information
- May 6, 1961
- Gender
- Male
- Place of birth
- Lexington, Kentucky USA
- Marital status
- Married
Marriage
- 2014–present
- Amal Alamuddin
- 1989–1993
- Talia Balsam
Parents
- Father
- Nicholas J. Clooney
- Mother
- Nina Bruce (Warren) Clooney
Grandparents
- Father's father
- Andrew Joseph CLOONEY, Jr. (1902-1974)
- Father's mother
- Marie Frances (Guilfoyle) Clooney (1909-1973)
- Mother's father
- Marvin Jackson WARREN (1910-1985)
- Mother's mother
- Dica Mae (Edwards) Warren (1918-2010)
Ancestry
- Irish, German and English