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. George studied for a few years at Northern Kentucky University...See full bio »
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
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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
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Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in Drama Series & Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
1995The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Series/Favorite New Television Dramatic Series and Presenter: Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series
[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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In August 2006, he and his producing partner Steven Soderbergh decided to close down their Section Eight production company after a 6-year working partnership.
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Often plays scoundrels that are likable and have redeeming qualities
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