Last updated on: October 31, 2024

George Clooney is an American actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist, widely recognized for his talent and charm. Born to Nick Clooney on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, George Clooney comes from a media and entertainment-associated family background; his father was a TV news anchor. This early fame in the popular medical drama series ER, during the 1990s, propelled him into one of the most promising film careers.

Clooney is an excellent actor known for his versatility and for working in the performances of leading men in films such as Ocean’s Eleven, Syriana, and The Descendants. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Syriana. He’s also a good director along with Good Night, Good Luck, and The Ides of March.

Off-screen, Clooney is also a passionate activist in issues of human rights, particularly over Sudan. Not On Our Watch was a humanitarian project he cofounded together with other others to highlight atrocities committed across the world. He also is an entrepreneurship success story; he cofounded the Casamigos tequila brand, which sold for $1 billion in 2017.

As of December 2024, George Clooney is 63 years and 7 months old, his estimated net worth is $500 million and he stands at a height of 5 feet and 11 inches (180 cm or 1.80 m) tall.

Bio / Wiki

Full Name

George Timothy Clooney

Nickname

Gorgeous George

Profession

Actor, director, producer, and filmmaker.

Career

Debut

Film

Return to Horror High (1987)

TV Show

E/R (1984 – 1985)

Best Known for

Syriana (2005)

Awards

Full list

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

6 May 1961

Age

As of today, George is 63 years, 7 months, and 15 days old.

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Signature

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

Residence

Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, England

School / College / University

He began his education at Blessed Sacrament School, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and continued studies at other schools, including St. Michael’s School, Worthington, Ohio, and further at St. Susanna School, Mason, Ohio. Academic brilliance has been his forte during school life; he got all A’s and one B during schooling. He was an active sports participant, mainly in baseball and basketball.

He had an excellent record in athletics in high school at Augusta High School for four years. Clooney attended Northern Kentucky University from 1979 to 1981 for just two years, majoring in broadcast journalism. He also spent a brief period of time at the University of Cincinnati. However he did not graduate in college; instead, he left college to pursue his career as an actor.

Religion

Agnosticism

He comes from a very devout Roman Catholic family: his parents were devoted Catholics. The boy attended mass and confession quite frequently as a child. But in his youth, his attitude toward religion changed to confused views. George Clooney himself has admitted that he is not even sure if he believes in Heaven or God and his perception now is close to being an agnostic.

Although he respects all beliefs, he stresses that they should not harm others. Clooney’s 2014 wedding to Amal Alamuddin was officiated by a friend rather than a traditional religious ceremony, reflecting his more personal and less structured approach to spirituality today.

Race / Ethnicity

White (Irish, German, and English ancestry).

Food Habits

George Clooney’s food habits revolve around fresh, home-cooked meals, mainly inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. He and his wife, Amal, rely on their personal chef, Viviana Frizzi, to prepare dinners almost every night, making family meals a central part of their routine.

They enjoy simple yet delicious dishes, with weekly pizza nights featuring Margherita pizza and rocket salad. While Italian food is a favorite, they mix things up with Lebanese, Indian, and Japanese meals for variety.

Their twins, Ella and Alexander, also enjoy a healthy diet, including salmon and tomato risotto. Though Clooney loves good food, he jokes that both he and Amal aren’t great cooks, comparing any cooking lessons to “teaching a whale to fly.”

Hobbies

George Clooney has quite some hobbies that reflect the personality of the man and are compatible with his occupation as a movie actor.

The fellow is a motorcycle fan and owns a few of the two-wheeled contraptions. He spends some time every now and then riding them whenever it is free. Besides motorcycles, George Clooney loves sports, especially basketball, and played it all along the way. He likes to engage in the game and watch it.

Clooney is also known to be an architect and design enthusiast. His homes are very telling about the love he has for architecturally stunning places, especially his villa in Lake Como, Italy. He goes there, and invites friends and family for a good time.

Clooney also is very interested in the humanitarian field. Not an activity per se, his time spent in activism and doing work on human rights is considerable.

He also loves his good food and wine, and he sometimes finds time to indulge in meals with family and friends by co-founding Casamigos tequila, as he combined his love for business with social interests.

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

• In feet: 5′ 11″
• In Centimeters: 180 cm
• In meters: 1.80 m

Weight

• In kilograms: 78 kg
• In Pounds: 172 lbs

Body Measurements

• Chest Size: 42 inches
• Biceps Size: 14 inches
• Waist Size: 35 inches

Shoe size

11 (US)

Eye color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Salt and pepper (grayish)

Family

George Clooney was born in Lexington, Kentucky into a media/entertainment career background: his father, Nick Clooney, was a well-known TV news anchor while his mother, Nina Clooney, was a former beauty queen and city councilwoman who socialized many of the values of community involvement and social responsibility that George adopts today. George has one older sister, Adelia “Ada” Clooney, who has kept a much lower profile compared to her famous brother.

George has a very strong background in entertainment. His aunt is Rosemary Clooney, an actress and singer known for being one of the stars in White Christmas. He also comes from a family with his cousins acting, Miguel Ferrer and Rafael Ferrer.

Clooney’s personal life is rich in a couple of big milestone ends. He was married once before to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 until their divorce in 1993. After many years of being Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor, he fell in love with Amal Alamuddin, a British-Lebanese human rights lawyer. In 2014, the couple married in a lavish Venice, Italy, ceremony. In June 2017, they had twins, Alexander and Ella, whom they’ve largely kept out of the spotlight, though Clooney occasionally shares charming tidbits about their personalities.

Wife

Talia Balsam (actress) (1989–1993)

Amal Alamuddin (Barrister) (2014–Present)

Father

Nick Clooney (Former anchorman and game show host)

Mother

Nina Warren Clooney (Beauty pageant queen)

Siblings

Adelia Clooney (known as Ada) (Older Sister)

Children

Ella Clooney (daughter) (Born in 2017)

Alexander Clooney (son) (Born in 2017)

Others

Miguel Ferrer (Cousin) (Actor)

Rafael Ferrer (Cousin) (Actor)

Rosemary Clooney (Aunt) (Singer)

José Ferrer (Uncle) (Actor)

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Married to Amal Alamuddin

Marriage Date

15 December 1989 (Talia Balsam)

27 September 2014 (Amal Alamuddin)

Affairs or dating history

Kelly Preston (1987–1989)

Talia Balsam (1989–1993)

Elizabeth Daily (1993)

Karen Duffy (1995)

Kimberly Russell (1995)

Vendela Kirsebom Thomassen (1996)

Céline Beltran (1996–1999)

Lucy Liu (2000, 2006)

Traylor Howard (2000)

Lisa Snowdon (2000–2005)

Jennifer Siebel Newsom (2002)

Mariella Frostrup (2002)

Krista Allen (2002–2004)

Monika Jakisic (2007)

Sarah Larson (2007–2008)

Elisabetta Canalis (2009–2011)

Stacy Keibler (2011–2013)

Amal Alamuddin (2013–Present)

 

Net Worth 2024

$500 million

As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Julia Roberts has a net worth of about $500 million, based on information from different reliable sources. He made all his fortune through smart and wise career and business moves. Here are some of the ways in which he does it:

Acting and Film

Clooney’s Hollywood acting career has proven to be gold. He was reportedly paid around $20 million for each major role in films like Ocean’s Eleven and Syriana. While acting in ER, he earned about $100,000 per episode, collecting approximately $11 million from that show alone. Acting work laid the foundation for the rest of his income.

Tequila Business

Clooney did not only depend on acting. He co-founded Casamigos Tequila with two friends way back in 2013, but he used it first for himself. The brand captured the market, and they sold it in 2017 for as much as $1 billion! Clooney’s share after tax was around $230 million. So, yeah, his tequila business has been one of his biggest money-makers!

Endorsements

You must have seen him around in Nespresso adverts, and this is because he has been with them as brand ambassador since 2006. He reportedly enjoys about $40 million through all that. He has also been a brand ambassador for other luxury brands like Omega and Martini.

Real Estate

Clooney’s real estate and his investments yield substantial revenues from his many landed properties. His villa in Lake Como, Italy, bought for around $11 million is now claimed to have exceeded $100 million. He has houses in Los Angeles, England, and a vineyard in France. Property investment totals stand at about $200 million.

Filmmaking

George Clooney also co-founded Smokehouse Pictures with partner, Grant Heslov. He is linked to productions including Argo as part of this company; although the profits he earned from such a venture are not disclosed, it is said he’s been earning since the year 2007 with the company, gaining creative control and profits on top.

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Car collection

1. Tesla Roadster – $250,000
2. Classic Corvette – $75,000
3. Porsche 911 – $125,000
4. Lamborghini Aventador – $600,000
5. Ferrari California – $210,000
6. Chevrolet Volt – $40,000
7. Mercedes S Class – $140,000
8. Tango EV – $110,000
9. BMW 5 Series GT – $60,000

House

Social Media Profiles

Facebook

facebook.com/clooneysopenhouse

Instagram

instagram.com/clooneyfoundationforjustice

YouTube

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