George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky. He began his acting career in the 1980s, gaining fame with his role as Dr. Doug Ross on the medical drama “ER.” Clooney’s transition to film was successful, with notable roles in “Out of Sight,” “Three Kings,” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” His role in “Syriana” earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.