George Clooney Biography
George Clooney is one of Hollywood's most distinguished actors and one of the rare celebrities who has achieved equal success as an actor, director, and producer. His films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide. He sold Casamigos tequila for $1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest actors alive. His wife Amal Clooney is one of the world's most respected human rights lawyers.
Personal Life
Who are George Clooney's parents?
Nick Clooney, Nina Bruce Warren
Was George Clooney married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Talia Balsam | 1989 | 1993 |
| Amal Alamuddin | 2014 | N/A |
Did George Clooney have children?
George Clooney had 2 children: Ella Clooney, Alexander Clooney.
What religion was George Clooney?
George Clooney was Christianity.
What was George Clooney's ethnicity?
George Clooney was of Irish, English, German heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — Watch on Amazon
- The Peacemaker (1997) — Watch on Amazon
- Out of Sight (1998) — Watch on Amazon
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) — Watch on Amazon
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) — Watch on Amazon
- Solaris (2002) — Watch on Amazon
- Syriana (2005) — Watch on Amazon
- Michael Clayton (2007) — Watch on Amazon
- Up in the Air (2009) — Watch on Amazon
- The Descendants (2011) — Watch on Amazon
- Gravity (2013) — Watch on Amazon
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Awards
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Syriana)
- Academy Award for Best Picture producer (Argo)
- SAG Award
- Golden Globe Awards
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award
Facts About George Clooney
- He sold his tequila company Casamigos for $1 billion in 2017
- He is one of People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive honorees
- His wife Amal Clooney is a prominent international human rights lawyer
- He once sent 14 friends suitcases each containing $1 million in cash
George Clooney Quotes
"The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all your flaws, mistakes, and weaknesses and still thinks you're amazing."
Legacy
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Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-19