Born in Lexington, Kentucky, as son of Nick Clooney, a TV newscaster of many years, who hosted a talk show at Cincinnati and often invited George into the studios already at the age of 5. Avoiding competition with his father, he quit his job as broadcast journalist after a short time. Studied a few years at Northern Kentucky University...See full bio »
2006The 78th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role/ Nominee: Best Director and Best Original Screenplay/ Presenter: In Memoriam
2006The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture & Nominee: Best Motion Picture Drama/Best Director
199648th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter: Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
1995The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in Drama Series & Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
On who will win the Best Actor Oscar in 2008: "If you want my honest opinion, I think it's going to be Daniel Day-Lewis [for
There Will Be Blood]. He sort of irritates all of us because he's so good. I'll tell you right now, I don't like him!"
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