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George Clooney Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 63 Years
Height: 5' 11"
Wife: Amal Alamuddin

George Clooney

Bio/Wiki
Full NameGeorge Timothy Clooney
NicknameGorgeous George
Profession(s)• Actor
• Filmmaker
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper
Career
DebutTV: Centennial (1978) as an extra (NBC)
A poster of the television series 'Centennial' (1978)
Film: Grizzly II: Revenge (1983) as 'Ron'
George Clooney as 'Ron' in the film Grizzly II: Revenge (1983)
Awards, Honours, Achievements 1995: Best Actor award for the film 'From Dusk Till Dawn' at the 22th Saturn Awards

1996: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for the television series 'ER' at the 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards

1996: Best Breakthrough Performance award for 'From Dusk Till Dawn' at the MTV Movie Awards

1997: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for the television series 'ER' at the 3rd Screen Actors Guild Awards

1997: Best Actor award for 'From Dusk Till Dawn' at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

1998: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for the television series 'ER' at the 4th Screen Actors Guild Awards

1999: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for the television series 'ER' at the 5th Screen Actors Guild Awards

2001: Best Actor in a Motion Picture award for the film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' at the 58th Golden Globe Awards
George Clooney after receiving an award at the 58th Golden Globe Awards
2005: Best Screenplay award and Auteur Award for the film 'Good Night, and Good Luck' at the 10th Satellite Awards

2005: Ranked 1st on TV Guide's '50 Sexist Stars of All Time' list

2006: Best Supporting Actor award for the film 'Syriana' at the 78th Academy Awards
George Clooney after winning an award at the 78th Academy Awards
2006: Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture award for 'Syriana' at the 63rd Golden Globe Awards
George Clooney after receiving an award at the 63rd Golden Globe Awards
2006: The Most Valuable Film of the Year award for 'Good Night, and Good Luck' at the Cinema for Peace Awards

2007: Featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World list

2007: Don Cheadle Peace Summit Award for his humanitarian efforts towards situation in Darfur, Sudan
George Clooney and actor Don Cheadle after receiving the Peace Summit Awards from The World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Rome (2007)
2008: Favorite On Screen Match-Up award (shared by Brad Pitt) for the film 'Ocean's Thirteen' at the 34th People's Choice Awards

2008: Featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World list

2009: Best Actor award for the films 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'Up in the Air' at the 75th New York Film Critics Circle Awards

2009: Best Actor award for 'Up in the Air' and Actor of the Year award for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' 'Up in the Air,' and 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' at the 8th Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards

2009: Featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World list

2012: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama award for the film 'The Descendants' at the 69th Golden Globe Awards
George Clooney after winning an award at the 69th Golden Globe Awards
2013: Best Picture award for the film 'Argo' at the 85th Academy Awards
George Clooney (right) after receiving an award at the 85th Academy Awards
2013: Best Film award for 'Argo' at the 66th British Academy Film Awards
George Clooney (left) after winning an award at the 66th British Academy Film Awards
2013: Best Motion Picture – Drama award for 'Argo' at the 70th Golden Globe Awards
George Clooney after receiving an award at the 70th Golden Globe Awards
2015: Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards
George Clooney after receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards
2022: Kennedy Center Honor
George Clooney after receiving the 2022 Kennedy Center Honor
Personal Life
Date of Birth6 May 1961 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024) 63 Years
BirthplaceLexington, Kentucky, USA
Zodiac signTaurus
SignatureGeorge Clooney's signature
NationalityAmerican
HometownAugusta, Georgia
School• Blessed Sacrament School, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
• St. Michael School, Worthington, Ohio
• Western Row Elementary School, Mason, Ohio (1968-1974)
• St. Susanna Parish School, Ohio
• Augusta High School, Kentucky
College/University• Northern Kentucky University (1979-1981)
• University of Cincinnati, Ohio
• Beverly Hills Playhouse, Los Angeles
Educational Qualification(s)College Dropout
ReligionAgnostic
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesPlaying Baseball, Playing Basketball, Swimming
ControversiesArrest During a Protest: On 16 March 2012, George was arrested outside the Sudan Embassy in Washington, D.C. during a protest he organised to warn about a humanitarian crisis in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan. He was later released on bail. [1]BBC

Call for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race: In July 2024, Clooney stirred controversy by calling for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in an op-ed for The New York Times. He was concerned about Biden's chances of winning and mentioned doubts shared by other politicians. He made this statement shortly after hosting a fundraiser for Biden that raised $30 million. Clooney had informed Barack Obama about the op-ed beforehand, but Obama chose not to intervene. Clooney's statement sparked public debates and intensified examination of Biden's campaign. [2]National Review
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends• Kelly Preston (actor) (1987-1989)
George Clooney and Kelly Preston
• Talia Balsam (actor) (1989)
George Clooney and Talia Balsam
• Elizabeth Daily (actor, singer) (1993)
Elizabeth Daily
• Kimberly Russell (actor) (1994-1995)
George Clooney and Kimberly Russell
• Karen Duffy (writer, model) (1995)
George Clooney and Karen Duffy
• Vendela Thomessen (model, television host) (1996)
George Clooney and Vendela Thomessen
• Celine Balitran (waitress) (1996-1999)
George Clooney and Celine Balitran
• Lucy Liu (actor) (2000)
George Clooney and Lucy Liu
• Krista Allen (actor) (2002-2004)
George Clooney and Krista Allen
• Traylor Howard (actor) (2000)
George Clooney and Traylor Howard
• Jennifer Siebel (documentary filmmaker, actor) (2002)
George Clooney and Jennifer Siebel
• Mariella Frostrup (journalist) (2002)
George Clooney and Mariella Frostrup
• Lisa Snowdon (television host, model) (2000-2005)
George Clooney and Lisa Snowdon
• Monika Jakišić (model) (2004-2013)
George Clooney and Monika Jakišić
• Sarah Larson (actor) (2007-2008)
George Clooney and Sarah Larson
• Elisabetta Canalis (actor, showgirl) (2009-2011)
George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis
• Stacy Keibler (actor, former professional wrestler) (2011-2013)
George Clooney and Stacy Keibler
• Amal Alamuddin (lawyer, human rights activist) (2013)
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin
Marriage DateFirst Marriage: 15 December 1989
Second Marriage: 27 September 2014
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin on their wedding day
Family
Wife/SpouseFirst Wife: Talia Balsam (actor) (m. 1989; div. 1993)
George Clooney and Talia Balsam
Second Wife: Amal Alamuddin Clooney (lawyer, human rights activist) (m. 2014)
George Clooney with Amal Alamuddin
ChildrenSon- Alexander Clooney
Daughter- Ella Clooney
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's children
ParentsFather- Nick Clooney (journalist, anchorman, television host)
Mother- Nina Bruce Warren (former city councilwoman, beauty queen)
George Clooney with his parents
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Adelia Clooney (elder)
George Clooney with his sister Adelia Clooney
GrandparentsMaternal Fourth Great-Grandmother- Mary Ann Sparrow (half-sister of Nancy Lincoln, mother of President Abraham Lincoln)
Other RelativesAunt- Rosemary Clooney (singer, actor) (deceased)
Rosemary Clooney
Half-First Cousin- Abraham Lincoln (five generations apart) (lawyer, politician, statesman)
Abraham Lincoln
Cousin(s)-
• Miguel Ferrer (actor) (deceased)
George Clooney and Miguel Ferrer
• Rafael Ferrer (actor)
Rafael Ferrer
• Gabriel Ferrer (singer)
Gabriel Ferrer with his wife Debby Boone
Favourites
FoodSteak
ActressMichelle Pfeiffer
Book'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy
ColourBlack
Style Quotient
Car Collection• 1959 Chevrolet Corvette V8 C1 Convertible (gifted by father)
George Clooney while driving his 1959 Chevrolet Corvette V8 C1 Convertible
• Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Speedster
George Clooney while driving his Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Speedster
• Lexus LS
George Clooney while getting into his Lexus LS
• Tango T600
George Clooney while posing with his Tango T600
• Porsche 911 GT3 RS (gifted by Amal Alamuddin)

• Tesla Roadster Signature One Hundred
Bike Collection• Harley-Davidson
• Piaggio Mp3 250
George Clooney while riding his Piaggio Mp3 250
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)$20 million per film (as of 2024)
Assets/Properties• Villa Oleandra at Lake Como in Italy (worth $7 million) (bought in 2002)
George Clooney's Villa Oleandra at Lake Como in Italy
• A Mill House in Sonning Eye, England (worth $13 million) (bought in 2014)
George Clooney's Mill House in Sonning Eye, England
• A condo in Manhattan (worth $14.7 million) (bought in 2016)

• Domaine du Canadel (a wine estate) in Brignoles, France (worth $8.3 million) (bought in 2021)
George Clooney's Domaine du Canadel (a wine estate) in Brignoles, France
Net Worth (approx.)$500 million (as of 2024)

George Clooney

Some Lesser Known Facts About George Clooney

  • George Clooney grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.

    A childhood picture of George Clooney

    A childhood picture of George Clooney

  • He traces its roots to Irish, German, and English ancestry.
  • George was raised as a strict Roman Catholic by his parents, but in 1998, he admitted that he was unsure about his faith in Heaven or God. While talking about his upbringing in an interview, he said,

    Yes, we were Catholic, big-time, whole family, whole group”

    George Clooney with his family in 1968

    George Clooney with his family in 1968

  • Clooney spent part of his childhood in Ohio, where his father worked for television stations in Cincinnati and Columbus. His family returned to Kentucky when he was in 7th grade.
  • During his first year of high school, George Clooney was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition that causes partial facial paralysis. However, it went away within a year.
  • George actively participated in sports during his high school years. In 1977, he tried to pursue a professional baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds but was eliminated in the first round of tryouts.
  • George pursued a major in broadcast journalism at Northern Kentucky University from 1979 to 1981 but did not finish his degree. He later attended the University of Cincinnati but did not graduate there either.

    George Clooney in his youth

    George Clooney in his youth

  • Before becoming an actor, he did odd jobs like stocking shelves, selling women’s shoes, door-to-door insurance, and cutting tobacco.
  • He studied acting for five years at the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles.
  • In 1984, he got his first major role as Mark Kolmar (Ace) in the short-lived sitcom ‘E/R,’ which aired on CBS.

    George Clooney as Mark Kolmar (Ace) in a still from the television series 'E/R' (1984)

    George Clooney as Mark Kolmar (Ace) in a still from the television series ‘E/R’ (1984)

  • George first met American television actor Talia Balsam in 1984 when they co-starred in a local play. He soon fell in love with Talia and proposed to her. They got married in 1989, but their marriage lasted only three years. George has often mentioned his marriage with Talia in interviews and blamed himself for its failure.
  • He appeared as ‘George Burnett’ in NBC’s ‘The Facts of Life’ (1985-1987).

    George Clooney as 'George Burnett' in the television series 'The Facts of Life'

    George Clooney as ‘George Burnett’ in the television series ‘The Facts of Life’

  • George has appeared in many other television series such as CBS’ Murder, She Wrote (1987), ABC’s Sunset Beat (1990), NBC’s Sisters (1993-1994), CBS’ Murphy Brown (1998), and Hulu’s ‘Catch-22’ (2019).

    George Clooney as 'Officer Chris Chesbro' in a still from the television series Sunset Beat (1990)

    George Clooney as ‘Officer Chris Chesbro’ in a still from the television series Sunset Beat (1990)

  • George started dating American actor Kelly Preston in 1987. They met through mutual friends and even lived together. The duo, however, broke up in 1989.

    George Clooney and Kelly Preston in the late 1980s

    George Clooney and Kelly Preston in the late 1980s

  • George’s appearance as Dr. Doug Ross in NBC’s series ER (1994) was appreciated by many.
    Erin Writes Way Too Much — Character Crush of the Day: Dr. Doug Ross
  • In 1994, George started dating Kimberly Russell, an actor, after they met in Los Angeles. They broke up in 1995. While talking about her relationship with George in an interview, Kimberly said,

    That’s how it starts with George. He sweeps you off your feet and romances the hell out of you … But don’t mention the words, ‘marriage, commitment, or babies’ because that’s the end of the line.”

  • George and Karen Duffy, an actor and model, briefly dated in 1996. According to reports, one of the reasons for their breakup was George’s pet pig, which Karen did not like. While talking about this in an interview, she said,

    I could never fall in love with a man with a pet pig.”

  • While filming ‘The Peacemaker’ in Paris in 1996, George fell for a French law student and waitress named Celine Balitran and started dating. After the film, she moved to Los Angeles with him. However, they broke up in 1999 as they struggled to maintain their relationship, partly because George was frequently away for work.
  • In 1997, he played the role of ‘Bruce Wayne/Batman’ in the film ‘Batman & Robin.’
    The Flash Batman GIF by Warner Bros. Pictures
  • He has also worked as an executive producer for television series like CBS’ Fail Safe (2000), HBO’s K Street (2003), TNT’s Memphis Beat (2010-2011), and Showtime’s On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019).

    A poster of the television series 'Memphis Beat' (2010)

    A poster of the television series ‘Memphis Beat’ (2010)

  • In 2000, George and American actress Lucy Liu were often seen together at events, which sparked rumours about their relationship. They were spotted on several dates and seemed close, but neither confirmed the relationship.
  • In 2000, he was briefly linked with actor Traylor Howard as they were often spotted together at events.
  • George Clooney met British television presenter and fashion model Lisa Snowdon while shooting a Martini advertisement in Spain in 2000. They soon started dating and had an on-and-off relationship for around five years; the duo ended their relationship in 2005.
  • He was highly appreciated by the audience for his performance as ‘Danny Ocean’ in the film ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001), which was followed by two sequels: ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ (2004) and ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ (2007).

    George Clooney as 'Danny Ocean' in the film 'Ocean's Eleven' (2001)

    George Clooney as ‘Danny Ocean’ in the film ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001)

  • In 2002, Clooney and actor Krista Allen started dating after meeting on the set of the film ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.’ The duo, however, broke up in 2004.
  • In 2002, George and British-Norwegian journalist Mariella Frostrup were rumoured to have had a brief affair. Although both denied any romantic relationship, they were seen on a vacation together in Spain and attending the Film Critics Circle Awards in London, holding hands.
  • George is an activist who has raised awareness for the 2003 Darfur conflict and helped raise funds for Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
  • In 2003, Clooney was briefly linked with an American documentary filmmaker and actress named Jennifer Siebel, as they were once spotted at George’s Villa Oleandra in Lake Como, Italy. The duo was also frequently seen together at various events.
  • In 2004, Clooney and Croatian model Monika Jakišić were rumoured to have an on-and-off relationship from 2004 to 2013. They were first seen together at a party held at George’s Lake Como home in 2004. While their relationship was never confirmed, they continued to be spotted together occasionally over the years.
  • In 2005, he appeared as ‘Bob Barnes’ in the film ‘Syriana.’ George suffered a major accident on set, which severely damaged his brain’s dura. The pain was so intense that he once even thought about committing suicide to escape it.

    George Clooney as 'Bob Barnes' in a still from the film 'Syriana' (2005)

    George Clooney as ‘Bob Barnes’ in a still from the film ‘Syriana’ (2005)

  • George is an avid animal lover. He once had a Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig named ‘Max, the Star,’ who saved his life by waking him up before an earthquake. Max passed away in 2006.

    George Clooney with his pet Max

    George Clooney with his pet Max

  • In April 2006, Clooney spoke at a Save Darfur rally in Washington, D.C. In April, he spent ten days in Chad and Sudan with his father and made a documentary titled ‘A Journey to Darfur’ to highlight the situation of Darfur’s refugees. The documentary aired on American, UK, and French television channels.

    A poster of the documentary 'A Journey to Darfur' (2006)

    A poster of the documentary ‘A Journey to Darfur’ (2006)

  • In 2007, he narrated and co-produced the documentary ‘Sand and Sorrow’ and appeared in ‘Darfur Now.’ Both documentaries aimed to encourage global action to stop the Darfur crisis.
  • George Clooney began dating Sarah Larson in 2007 after they met at the premiere party for the film ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ in Las Vegas, where Larson worked as a cocktail waitress. The duo ended their relationship in 2008.
  • George has been involved in a few accidents. One was a motorcycle crash on 21 September 2007, in Weehawken, New Jersey, while he was with his then-girlfriend Sarah Larson. The other happened on 10 July 2018 in Sardinia while he was heading to a film set.
  • In 2008, he was named United Nations Messenger of Peace.

    George Clooney as the United Nations Messenger of Peace during a press conference

    George Clooney as the United Nations Messenger of Peace during a press conference

  • He has appeared in many other films such as ‘Burn After Reading’ (2008), ‘Up in the Air’ (2009), ‘The Descendants’ (2011), ‘Tomorrowland’ (2015), ‘The Midnight Sky’ (2020), and ‘Ticket to Paradise’ (2022).

    George Clooney as 'Matthew King' (Matt) in the film 'The Descendants' (2011)

    George Clooney as ‘Matthew King’ (Matt) in the film ‘The Descendants’ (2011)

  • George has been actively involved in politics over the years. He supported Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, endorsed Hillary Clinton for the 2016 elections, and backed Jow Biden for the 2020 presidential race. He also co-hosted a virtual fundraiser for Biden in July 2020, along with Obama.

    George Clooney along with Barack Obama

    George Clooney along with Barack Obama

  • George and Elisabetta Canalis, an Italian actress and showgirl, dating from 2009 to 2011. Their romance began at a party at George’s Lake Como home.
  • Clooney has adopted many dogs such as a Cocker Spaniel named Einstein in 2010, another Cocker Spaniel named Louie in 2013, a Basset Hound named Millie in 2015, and a St. Bernard named Nelson in 2024.

    A collage of George Clooney's pictures with his pets

    A collage of George Clooney’s pictures with his pets

  • In 2010, Clooney, along with human rights activist John Prendergast, started the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) to monitor and prevent conflicts between Sudan and South Sudan. They decided to launch this project after their visit to Sudan in October.

    A picture of George Clooney (centre) and John Prendergast (left) from his visit to Sudan

    A picture of George Clooney (centre) and John Prendergast (left) from his visit to Sudan

  • In 2010, George was featured on the cover of Time magazine with the headline ‘The Last Movie Star.’

    George Clooney on the cover of Time magazine

    George Clooney on the cover of Time magazine

  • Clooney dated Stacy Keibler, an actor and retired professional wrestler, from 2011 to 2013. They started dating after a mutual friend introduced them at a party in Los Angeles.
  • In 2013, George began dating Amal Alamuddin, a British lawyer and human rights activist. They first crossed paths at an Italian charity event the same year.
    George and Amal Clooney are expecting twins - Today's Parent
  • He has worked as a director and producer for films like ‘The Monuments Men’ (2014), ‘Suburbicon’ (2017), ‘The Tender Bar’ (2021), and ‘The Boys in the Boat’ (2023).

    A poster of the film 'The Monuments Men' (2014)

    A poster of the film ‘The Monuments Men’ (2014)

  • George has also worked as a writer for films such as ‘The Monuments Men’ (2014) and ‘Suburbicon’ (2017).

    A poster of the film 'Suburbicon' (2017)

    A poster of the film ‘Suburbicon’ (2017)

  • George is the only actor to be nominated for Oscars in six different categories: Best Supporting Actor, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor.
  • He was once featured on the cover of Vogue magazine, making him only the second man to appear on it after actor Richard Gere.

    George Clooney featured on the cover page of Vogue

    George Clooney featured on the cover page of Vogue

  • He consumes alcohol occasionally.

    George Clooney (left) while consuming alcohol

    George Clooney (left) while consuming alcohol

  • George used to smoke initially; however, he quit it after his uncle’s death.
  • Clooney is known for pulling pranks, like pretending to be politician Bill Clinton and sending fake acting lesson tapes to actress Meryl Streep, which caused some temporary issues.
  • George once had long-standing disputes with director David O. Russell and actor Russell Crowe. He clashed with Russel after a physical altercation on set due to the director’s rude behaviour. With Crowe, the conflict started when Crowe criticised Clooney and other actors for their advertising deals, which led to a back-and-forth exchange between the two.
  • George is an ardent supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights. On 28 March 2019, he called for a boycott of hotels owned by Brunei after the country introduced a law that imposed death by stoning for homosexual acts.

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