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DOB: May 6, 1961

Background: Son of noted radio personality Nick Clooney, and nephew of singer Rosemary Clooney, he grew up around show business. Dropping out of college, he moved to Hollywood, living with his aunt and pursuing acting. For a decade, he featured in a string of TV series, beginning with the short-lived sitcom "E/R" in 1984, "The Facts of Life" (1985-86), "Roseanne (1988-89), "Baby Talk" (1992) and "Sisters" (1993-1994) befor landing the role of Dr. Doug Ross on "ER" for five seasons beginning in 1994.

Filmography: His first major movei role was in 1996's "From Dusk till Dawn," followed by "One Fine Day" (1996) with Michelle Pfeiffer and "The Peacemaker" (1997) with Nicole Kidman and as Batman in the flop "Batman & Robin" (1997). In 1998, he made the first of his films with director Steven Soderbergh -- "Out of Sight" opposite Jennifer Lopez.

Clooney continues to combine the commerical success of films such as the "Oceans" franchise with critical hits like "O Brother, Where Art Thou" and "Burn After Reading," both of which were helmed by the Coen brothers.

Academy Awards: Wins - Best Picture ("Argo," 2012); Best Supporting Actor ("Syriana," 2005)

Best Actor Nominations
"The Descendants" (2011); lost to Jean Dujardin ("The Artist")
"Michael Clayton" (2007); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("There Will Be Blood")
"Up in the Air" (2009); lost to Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart")

Best Director Nomination
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2005); lost to Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain")z

Best Adapted Screenplay Nomination
"The Ides of March" (2011); lost to Nat Faxon, Alexander Payne, and Jim Rash ("The Descendants")

Best Original Screenplay Nomination
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2005); lost to Paul Haggis and Robert Moresco ("Crash")

Emmy Awards:

Best Drama Actor Nominations
"E.R." (1996); lost to Dennis Franz ("NYPD Blue")
"E.R." (1995); lost to Mandy Patinkin ("Chicago Hope")

Best Variety Special Nomination
"Hope for Haiti Now" (2010); lost to "2009 Kennedy Center Honors"

Golden Globes: Wins - Best Film Drama Actor ("The Descendants," 2012); Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor ("O Brother, Where Art Thou?," 2001); Best Film Supporting Actor ("Syriana," 2006)

Best Film Drama Nominations
"Argo" (2013); pending
"The Ides of March" (2012); lost to "The Descendants"
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2006); lost to "Brokeback Mountain"

Best Film Drama Actor Nominations
"Up in the Air" (2010); lost to Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart")
"Michael Clayton" (2008); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("There Will Be Blood")

Best Film Director Nominations
"The Ides of March" (2012); lost to Martin Scorsese ("Hugo")
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2006); lost to Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain")

Best Film Screenplay Nominations
"The Ides of March" (2012); lost to Woody Allen ("Midnight in Paris")
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2006); lost to Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana ("Brokeback Mountain")

Best TV Drama Actor Nominations
"E.R." (1998); lost to Anthony Edwards ("E.R.")
"E.R." (1997); lost to David Duchovny ("The X-Files")
"E.R." (1996); lost to Jimmy Smits ("NYPD Blue")

SAG Awards: Wins - Best TV Drama Ensemble ("E.R.," 1999); Best TV Drama Ensemble ("E.R.," 1998); Best TV Drama Ensemble ("E.R.," 1997); Best TV Drama Ensemble ("E.R.," 1996)

Best Film Ensemble Nominations
"The Descendants" (2012); lost to "The Help"
"Good Night, and Good Luck" (2006); lost to "Crash"

Best Film Drama Actor Nominations
"The Descendants" (2012); lost to Jean Dujardin ("The Artist")
"Up in the Air" (2010); lost to Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart")
"Michael Clayton" (2008); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("There Will Be Blood")

Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"Syriana" (2006); lost to Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man")

Best TV Drama Ensemble Nomination
"E.R." (1995); lost to "NYPD Blue"

Best TV Drama Actor Nominations
"E.R." (1997); lost to Dennis Franz ("NYPD Blue")
"E.R." (1996); lost to Anthony Edwards ("E.R.")