George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. He is an American actor and filmmaker known for his work in both blockbuster and independent films. His films have grossed over $2.6 billion in the U.S. box office.

George Clooney established himself as a leading man in Hollywood, known for his good looks and versatility. In 2013, he was named one of the most influential people in the world.

He started acting in television in the late 1970s, and later gained wide recognition in his role as Dr. Doug Ross on the NBC medical drama ER (1994–1999). He expanded to leading roles in films, with his breakthrough role in From Dusk till Dawn (1996) followed by Batman & Robin (1997), Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000) and O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000).

He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the thriller Syriana (2005), and earned Best Actor nominations for the legal thriller Michael Clayton (2007), and the comedy-dramas Up in the Air (2009) and The Descendants (2011). He has also directed several films, including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), and The Midnight Sky (2020).

George Clooney advocates for a balanced lifestyle, avoiding the pitfalls of overindulgence. He maintains an active lifestyle, including playing tennis and doing Bikram yoga.

He has been married to human rights lawyer Amal Clooney since 2014. They have two children, twins Ella and Alexander.

Some of his popular movies include From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Syriana (2005), Michael Clayton (2007), Up in the Air (2009), and The Descendants (2011).

His work in film has been recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Screen Actors Guild. He has received two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor for Syriana (2005), and one for Best Picture for co-producing Argo (2012).

He has also received four Golden Globe Awards, including one for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for his performance in O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000).