George Clooney is one of the most well-known and respected actors of his generation, as well as being the quintessential silver fox.
He's the guy ladies swoon over, and men admire, as he is an avowed bachelor and one of the lads.
At 52, George Clooney has a wider appeal than ever and is more than just an actor. He is a director, producer, screenwriter and philanthropist as well as a star on screen.
More Than a Pretty Face
Along with his journalist father Nick, he has lent his name and influence to the plight of the people of Darfur, raising awareness of human rights issues in the country. He is a United Nations Messenger of Peace. He is aware that his star power can be used to gain awareness and researches carefully.
'Gorgeous George' started his career on network television, as Dr Doug Ross on the hit show ER. He is one of a very few actors who has made the leap to the silver screen and gone on to a prolific movie career. He has starred in mainstream hits such as Batman and Robin and Ocean's 11, before moving on to the like of Leatherheads and The Descendents.
A notorious prankster and practical joker, Clooney's appeal lies in his ability to go deeper than just being a pretty face. He comes across as being a thoroughly likeable human being, which in turn makes him extremely watchable.
Awards
He has won two Academy Awards – one as best supporting actor in Syriana (2005) and best picture as a producer of Argo (2013). Clooney is the only person to be nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories.
As well as accolades for his work, his looks have had him nominated the sexiest man alive and one of the 50 sexiest stars of all time. He pokes fun at himself and others mercilessly for these awards.
George Clooney was married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989-1993, but has spent the years since with a string of the world's most beautiful women, and a pet pig, Max, a Vietnamese black bristled pot belly. Max was a gift from former girlfriend Kelly Preston (who went on to marry John Travolta).
His movies are infused with a truthful mix of humanity and humour. George Clooney is a movie star with substance – a guaranteed 'good watch' and all around good guy.