George Clooney Filmography and Major Film Roles
George Clooney began his screen career in television before becoming a leading film actor, director, and producer. His early film roles include Red Surf (1990) and Get Shorty (1995), followed by breakout parts in From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and Out of Sight (1998). He later starred in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Spy Kids (2001), and Ocean's Eleven (2001), which solidified his status as a bankable leading man. In Syriana (2005), he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he later earned a Best Picture nomination as a producer on Argo (2012). He also directed and starred in Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) and The Monuments Men (2014). His production company Smokehouse Pictures has developed multiple projects for major studios, and he has been involved in films distributed by Warner Bros., Netflix, and Amazon Studios. For a detailed filmography, see the Forbes entertainment section.
Clooney has appeared in a wide range of genres, from political thrillers to sci-fi and family films. He played Batman in Batman & Robin (1997), starred in Michael Clayton (2007), The Descendants (2011), Gravity (2013), and Catch-22 (2019). He also voiced characters in animated films and produced documentaries. His films have grossed billions worldwide, and he has worked with directors such as Steven Soderbergh, the Coen brothers, and J.J. Abrams. According to box office tracking data, several of his films rank among the highest-grossing films of their respective years. He continues to act in and produce feature films, with recent projects including The Midnight Sky (2020) and Ticket to Paradise (2022). More financial and industry details are available on the SEC filings for major studios.
George Clooney Television Career and Series
Clooney first gained widespread recognition through television, particularly his role as Dr. Doug Ross on the NBC medical drama ER (1994–1999). He appeared in 184 episodes over five seasons and received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He later returned to television with limited series and guest appearances, including a notable role in The Knick (2014–2015), which he also executive produced. In 2024, he starred in the Apple TV+ series Catch-22, a miniseries adaptation of Joseph Heller's novel, which was produced by his company Smokehouse Pictures in partnership with Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. The series aired on Hulu and Apple TV+ in the United States and on Sky in the United Kingdom. He has also been involved in producing and narrating documentary series and unscripted formats for streaming platforms.
Beyond acting, Clooney has created and produced television series through Smokehouse Pictures and other production entities. He co-created the HBO series Unscripted (200