George Clooney's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of George Clooney.
George Clooney is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his versatility in both mainstream and independent cinema. He has garnered significant recognition, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. Clooney's contributions to the film industry have been further acknowledged through prestigious honors such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Honorary César, the AFI Life Achievement Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor.
1994: Role as Dr. Doug Ross on ER
From 1994, George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross on the hit NBC medical drama ER.
1995: Emmy Nomination for ER
In 1995, George Clooney received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on ER.
1996: Second Emmy Nomination for ER
In 1996, George Clooney received a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on ER.
1997: Golden Globe Nomination for ER
In 1997, George Clooney earned a third Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor - Television Series Drama for his work on ER.
2005: Academy Award Win for Syriana
In 2005, George Clooney won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the thriller Syriana.
2005: Clooney ranked No. 1 on TV Guide's Sexiest Stars list
In 2005, TV Guide ranked George Clooney No. 1 on its "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list.
October 2006: Receiving the American Cinematheque Award
In October 2006, George Clooney received the American Cinematheque Award for his significant contribution to the art of motion pictures.
2006: Academy Award Nominations and Win
At the 2006 Academy Awards, George Clooney was nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Good Night, and Good Luck, and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Syriana.
2006: Inclusion in Time 100 List
In 2006, George Clooney was included on Time's annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
December 2007: Received the Summit Peace Award
In December 2007, George Clooney and Don Cheadle received the Summit Peace Award from the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Rome for their work on Darfur.
2007: Ocean's Thirteen and Best Actor Nomination
In 2007, George Clooney starred in Ocean's Thirteen and earned a Best Actor nomination for the legal thriller Michael Clayton.
2007: Clooney named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, George Clooney was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
January 18, 2008: Appointed as UN Messenger of Peace
On January 18, 2008, the United Nations announced George Clooney's appointment as a UN messenger of peace, effective January 31.
January 22, 2008: Academy Award Nomination for Michael Clayton
On January 22, 2008, George Clooney was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Michael Clayton.
February 2008: Time magazine calls Clooney the last movie star
In February 2008, Time magazine's cover story was headlined with: "George Clooney: The Last Movie Star".
2009: Best Actor Nomination for Up in the Air
In 2009, George Clooney earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in the comedy-drama Up in the Air.
2009: Continued Inclusion in Time 100 List
In 2009, George Clooney was again included on Time's annual Time 100 list, marking the fourth consecutive year.
2009: Clooney named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2009, George Clooney was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
2011: Best Actor Nomination for The Descendants
In 2011, George Clooney earned a Best Actor nomination for his performance in the comedy-drama The Descendants.
2011: Starred in "The Descendants"
In 2011, George Clooney starred in "The Descendants", portraying a husband whose wife is in a coma after an accident. His performance garnered critical acclaim, leading to awards and nominations.
2012: Academy Award for Best Picture for Argo
In 2012, George Clooney received the Academy Award for Best Picture for co-producing the political thriller Argo.
2013: Won Best Picture for "Argo" and starred in "Gravity"
In 2013, George Clooney won the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer for "Argo". Also in 2013, he co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the space thriller "Gravity".
January 11, 2015: Clooney awarded Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award
On January 11, 2015, George Clooney was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
June 1, 2018: Highest-Paid Actor
From June 1, 2017, to June 1, 2018, George Clooney was the world's highest-paid actor, earning $239 million according to Forbes annual ranking.
June 7, 2018: Received AFI Life Achievement Award
On June 7, 2018, George Clooney received the AFI Life Achievement Award, presented by Shirley MacLaine and honored by several other celebrities.
