After an accident on the set of his movie Syriana (2005) he suffered from back pain, bad headaches and memory loss. After several spine surgeries he fully recovered and is fine now. [October 2005]

He got his start in a movie starring his cousin, Miguel Ferrer. Later, after Clooney had established himself on "ER" (1994), Ferrer made a guest appearance on the very first show. His aunt, Rosemary Clooney, made guest appearances on two shows the first month "ER" (1994) aired.

Cousin of Rafael Ferrer.

His famed "Roman haircut" was actually an accident. While filming "From Dusk Till Dawn" he wanted to make his character Seth Gecko look really crazy with a chopped off hairstyle. But the haircut became popular and turned into a positive.

Was originally to star in Jack Frost (1998) but chose to do Batman & Robin (1997) instead. His part went to Michael Keaton.

Cousin is actor Miguel Ferrer.

Auditioned five times for Ridley Scott for the role of J.D. in Thelma & Louise (1991), a role that ultimately went to future friend Brad Pitt, which catapulted Pitt to super-stardom.

Is the first (and only) actor who played Batman (in Batman & Robin (1997) to win an Oscar.

Was the second man, after Richard Gere, to make an appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine. They are the only two men to-date that have had this opportunity.

As of 2006, he is the only regular cast member from "ER" (1994) to win an Oscar.

Is frequently cast as a soldier, as seen in "The Thin Red Line", "The Peacemaker", "The Good German" and "Three Kings".

Frequently involves himself in projects involving the "Golden Age" of television. For example, he produced and starred in _Fail Safe (2000) (TV)_, a throwback to the live television plays of the 1950s and 1960s; he directed and appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), about Chuck Barris' career in early game shows; and he directed, wrote, and appeared in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), about Edward R. Murrow's battle with Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Played a gangster in 7 movies: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), _Ocean's Eleven (2001)_, Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007).

Frequently stars in movies that revolve around some type of robbery (Out of Sight (1998), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), _Ocean's Twelve (2004)_, and (announced) Ocean's Thirteen (2007)).

People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". [2006]

Launched a plan to rebuild a hospital in hurricane-devastated Louisiana alongside former President George Bush. The pair appeared outside the courthouse in Cameron Parish, the only surviving building in the town following Hurricane Katrina. Bush presented local officials with a check for $2 million from the Bush-Clinton Katrina fund. The money will help run South Cameron Memorial Hospital once it has been rebuilt. Former "ER" (1994) star Clooney quipped, "There is good news in all of this, which is that when the hospital gets up and running, I will not be doing any of the medical procedures." (20 December 2006).

Merited a place in Time magazine`s "100 Most Influential People in the World" (Artists & Entertainers section) with a tribute written by Roseanne (Issue May 12, 2008).

He and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, had an accident in 2007 while riding a motorcycle. She broke some toes, and Clooney broke a rib.

Personal favorite movies from his filmography include: Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), etc. [2008]

Least favorite movies from his filmography include: Batman & Robin (1997), The Peacemaker (1997), etc. [2008]

Supports Senator Barack Obama`s bid to win the Democratic nomination for the 2008 presidential election.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $25 million.

2007 - Ranked #13 on EW`s The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.

Helped celebrate a plan to rebuild a hospital in hurricane-devastated Louisiana alongside former President George Bush [George H. W. Bush]. The pair appeared outside the courthouse in Cameron Parish, the only surviving building in the town following Hurricane Rita. Bush presented local officials with a check for $2 million from the Bush-Clinton Katrina fund. The money will help run South Cameron Memorial Hospital once it has been rebuilt. Former "ER" (1994) star Clooney quipped, "There is good news in all of this, which is that when the hospital gets up and running, I will not be doing any of the medical procedures" (20 December 2006).

In September 2006 he addressed the United Nations Security Council, urging it to act over Darfur.

Quit smoking cigarettes after his aunt Rosemary Clooney died from lung cancer in 2002.

2001: Voted Most Eligible Bachelor by People Magazine.

His The Peacemaker (1997) co-star Nicole Kidman presented him his Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2006.

Was considered for the part of Reed Richards in Fantastic Four (2005).

Lives at Lago di Como in Italy.

In December 2006, he traveled to China and Egypt to make a personal plea to Chinese and Egyptian officials to use their ties with the Sudanese government to help stop the violence in the Darfur region.

Suffered from Bell`s palsy for a time while he was in high school.

His famed "Roman haircut" was actually an accident. While filming From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), he wanted to make his character Seth Gecko look really crazy with a chopped off hairstyle. But the haircut became popular and turned into a positive.

Personal stunt doubles are stunt men Brad Martin, Troy Hartman and James E. Mitchell.

Is frequently cast as a soldier, as seen in The Thin Red Line (1998), The Peacemaker (1997), Three Kings (1999), and The Good German (2006).

People Magazine`s "Sexiest Man Alive.". [2006]

He auditioned for the role of Mr. Blonde/Vic Vega in Reservoir Dogs (1992), but was turned down.

He and Grant Heslov founded production company Smoke House after his production company Section Eight closed down.

He and his producing partner Steven Soderbergh have decided to close down their Section Eight production company after six years of working partnership. [August 2006]

Played a gangster in seven movies: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Out of Sight (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean`s Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean`s Twelve (2004), and Ocean`s Thirteen (2007).

Was originally to star in Jack Frost (1998) but chose to do Batman & Robin (1997) instead. His part went to Michael Keaton, who had previously starred as Batman in Batman (1989) and in Batman Returns (1992).

As of 2006, he is the only regular cast member from "ER" (1994) to win an Oscar (for Best Supporting Actor in Syriana (2005)).

Turned down the role of Sgt. John McLoughlin in World Trade Center (2006).

Ranked #21 on Premiere`s 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #43 in 2005.

Frequently involves himself in projects involving the "Golden Age" of television. For example, he produced and starred in _Fail Safe (2000) (TV)_, a throwback to the live television plays of the 1950s and 1960s; he directed and appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), about Chuck Barris`s` career in early game shows; and he directed, wrote, and appeared in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), about Edward R. Murrow`s battle with Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Close friends with actor Tommy Hinkley.

Is the first (and only) actor who played Batman (in Batman & Robin (1997) to win an Oscar (for Best Supporting Actor in Syriana (2005)).

In winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Syriana (2005), he becomes the second generation of his family to win an Oscar. His uncle, José Ferrer, won a Best Actor Oscar for playing in Cyrano de Bergerac (1950).

Owns a villa in Laglio at Lake Como, Italy, where he lives several months of the year.

Sought the role of Jack in Sideways (2004). However, the film`s director, Alexander Payne, felt that he was too big a star, and turned him down in favor of Thomas Haden Church.

After an accident on the set of his movie Syriana (2005), he suffered from back pain, bad headaches, and memory loss. After several spine surgeries, he fully recovered and is fine now. [October 2005]

Appears on the cover of the first Men`s Vogue. (2005)

Broke off relationship with Lisa Snowdon after 5 years. [June 2005]

His relationship with Krista Allen, whom he met on the set of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), ended after 2 years [March 2004]

He and his Ocean`s Eleven (2001) and Ocean`s Twelve (2004) co- stars, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and Elliott Gould, all have guest-starred on the TV show "Friends" (1994), though not in the same episodes.

Received the first "Spirit of Independence Award" of the Los Angeles Film Festival and Find Independent (FIND). [June, 2005]

Is a Dallas Mavericks fan.

Lived in a friend`s closet while struggling as an actor in L.A., early in his career.

He loves beer. He does voiceovers for Budweiser TV commercials and allegedly had a beer keg installed in his dressing room during filming of Ocean`s Eleven (2001).

Best friend is Richard Kind.

Born 2:48 AM, EST.

Auditioned five times for Ridley Scott for the role of J.D. in Thelma & Louise (1991), a role that ultimately went to future friend Brad Pitt and catapulted Pitt to super-stardom.

Shared an L.A. home with Kelly Preston when both were struggling actors.

At 43, he was voted sexiest male celebrity in a `Naughty Forties` poll conducted for UK television station FX.

Is of Irish-American decent.

He loves the show "South Park" (1997). He got a hold of Trey Parker, the creator of the series, and asked for a part in an episode. He was given the role of "Sparky," the gay dog.

Son of actor and AMC host Nick Clooney and Nina Warren Clooney.

Rode a bicycle to get to auditions as a struggling actor.

Ranked #16 on VH1`s "100 Hottest Hotties."

Was the second man, after Richard Gere, to make an appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine. They are the only two men to date who have had this opportunity.

Dated Céline Balitran from 1996 to 1999.

Shared an apartment with actor Thom Mathews during the early 1980s.

Broke up with girlfriend Krista Allen (2004).

Heads his own film and television production company, Maysville Pictures.

His voice was dubbed for the singing moments in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).

No. 3 of 10 Top Sexiest Men in People magazine. (2003)

Is the sixth actor to play Batman.

Ranked #29 in Premiere`s 2003 annual Power 100 List.

He got his start in a movie starring his cousin, Miguel Ferrer. Later, after Clooney had established himself on "ER" (1994), Ferrer made a guest appearance on the very first show. George`s aunt, Rosemary Clooney, made guest appearances on two shows the first month "ER" (1994) aired.

Was a pallbearer at the funeral of his late aunt, Rosemary Clooney.

One of People Magazine`s "Top 50 Bachelors" (2002).

Second cousin of Gabi Ferrer.

Was once the son-in-law of Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten while he was married to Talia Balsam.

Frequently stars in movies that revolve around some type of robbery: Out of Sight (1998), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Three Kings (1999), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Ocean`s Eleven (2001), Welcome to Collinwood (2002), Ocean`s Twelve (2004), and (announced) Ocean`s Thirteen (2007).

Ranked #27 on Premiere`s 2002 Power 100 List.

Has stated in several interviews that he has suffered from bleeding stomach ulcers and is still on medication for stomach pain to this day.

Dated Renée Zellweger and Mariella Frostrup.

Good friends with actor Mark Wahlberg.

Reportedly got into a fistfight with Three Kings (1999) director David O. Russell on the set. Russell had yelled and derided a few extras out of frustration and Clooney didn`t appreciate it. Russell has since said, "I wouldn`t make another George Clooney movie if they paid me $20 million."

Committed to O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) before even reading a script.

He was talk-show host Rosie O`Donnell`s very first guest when her TV show debuted.

Coincidentally, his first steady TV role was in the medical sitcom "E/R" (1984) that was based in Chicago and co-starred Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell and Jason Alexander. Ten years later it would take another TV series "ER" (1994) (also based in Chicago) to finally launch him into the galaxy of superstardom.

Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.

Owned a pet pig named Max, given to him by Kelly Preston, for eighteen years. Max died on December 1, 2006.

Education: Northern Kentucky University

Nephew of singer/actress Rosemary Clooney and Betty Clooney.

Uncle is the late actor José Ferrer.

Cousin is actor Miguel Ferrer, Rafael Ferrer and Debby Boone.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World." [1996]

Was voted "Best Dressed Male Television Star." [1997]

Was voted "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine. [1997]

Waged war against the paparazzi by boycotting "Entertainment Tonight" (1981), the sister show of "Hard Copy" (1989), which had filmed Clooney without his permission.

He says he will never get married again, nor have any children, but Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman both bet $10,000 each that he would be a father before he turned 40. They were both wrong, and each sent him a check. He returned the money, betting double or nothing that he won`t have kids by age 50.

Personal stunt doubles are stuntmen Brad Martin, Troy Hartman and James E. Mitchell .

Tried out for a position on the Cincinnati Reds.

Best man at the wedding of Richard Kind.

His movies often reflect his liberal political beliefs.

Often plays scoundrels that are likable and have redeeming qualities.