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BIO

George Clooney made his Broadway debut in 2025 in Good Night, and Good Luck, which was then filmed and aired on CNN later that year, before hitting Prime Video in October, and Netflix in 2026.


Clooney’s first screen appearance was as an extra in the television miniseries Centennial (1978). His first major role was in the sitcom E/R (1984). He also appeared on The Facts of Life, The Golden Girls, Roseanne, Baby Talk, Bodies of Evidence, and Sisters. He made his theatre debut in Vicious (1986). His early film work included Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988) and the ABC drama Sunset Beat (1990).

He rose to prominence as Dr. Doug Ross on ER (1994–1999), earning two Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations.

While on ER, he began a film career with From Dusk till Dawn (1996), One Fine Day (1996), The Peacemaker (1997), Batman & Robin (1997), Out of Sight (1998), and Three Kings (1999).

After leaving ER, he starred in The Perfect Storm (2000) and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), followed by Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Solaris (2002), and Intolerable Cruelty (2003). He made his directorial debut with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002). He reprised his role in Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007).

In 2005, he starred in Syriana and directed, produced, and starred in Good Night, and Good Luck, receiving Academy Award nominations for directing and writing, and winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Syriana. He appeared in The Good German (2006), Michael Clayton (2007, Oscar nomination), and directed and starred in Leatherheads (2008).

Later roles included The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009), voicing Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Up in the Air (2009), and The American (2010). He starred in The Descendants (2011), winning a Golden Globe, and directed and starred in The Ides of March (2011, Oscar nomination for Adapted Screenplay).

He produced Argo (2012), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He co-starred in Gravity (2013) and wrote, directed, and starred in The Monuments Men (2014). Subsequent acting roles included Tomorrowland (2015), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and Money Monster (2016). He directed Suburbicon (2017).

Clooney starred, directed, and produced the miniseries Catch-22 (2019). He directed, produced, and starred in The Midnight Sky (2020) and directed The Tender Bar (2021–2022). He reunited with Julia Roberts in Ticket to Paradise (2022) and made a cameo in The Flash (2023). He directed The Boys in the Boat (2023) and co-starred with Brad Pitt in Wolfs (2024).

He produced the documentary Surviving Ohio State (2025). He is set to star in Jay Kelly for Netflix.

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STAGE CREDITS

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Original Broadway Production, 2025
Edward R. Murrow

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[Broadway, 2025]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - John Gassner Award (new American play preferably by a new playwright)

George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - John Gassner Award (new American play preferably by a new playwright)

George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

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News

THE MARY SHOW to Return at Joe's Pub with Broadway and SNL Alumni
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Mary Neely, currently on Broadway in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, will bring THE MARY SHOW to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, featuring comedians and performers from SNL, Hacks, and Wicked.
Broadway Set Another Box Office Record in 2025-2026, Crossing $1.91 Billion
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2026

Broadway's 2025-2026 season closed at $1.91 billion, setting a new record. On a 52-week-adjusted basis, attendance and per-week grosses both grew, with the season roughly tracking U.S. inflation.
Ed Harris, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney, and More Will Lead OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves to Celebrate John Coltrane at the Aronoff Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To honor the enduring legacy of one of jazz’s most transcendent voices, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will perform at the Aronoff Center.
Can Live Captures Solve a Decades-Old Broadway Business Problem?
by Carli Freeman - May 12, 2026

Traditionally, most Broadway shows hold off on releasing live captures until after the show closes. But could releasing a filmed capture earlier be a smart business move, one that solves a fundamental supply-and-demand problem bothering Broadway since the 1960s? If shows like Hadestown and Six can turn live captures into added income, all while keeping up the demand and fan fervor for the Broadway tickets themselves, then live captures might be the Broadway business trend of the future.
Penny Fuller Will Bring A LIFE IN THE THEATER to Bucks County Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Emmy Award-winning actress Penny Fuller will appear at Bucks County Playhouse for a one-night-only event featuring personal stories and songs from her six-decade career alongside music director Bruce Barnes.
Photos: George Clooney Visits Richard Kind at THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

George Clooney recently paid a visit to The Producers at the Garrick Theatre in the West End on Monday 20 April, in support of his friend Richard Kind. Following the performance, Clooney posed with Kind and members of the cast. Check out photos here!
THE PITT on Stage: A Guide to the Theater Stars in the Hit Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.
ALBIE SACHS, FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE Will Open in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Troupe Theatre Company and Baxter Theatre will present ALBIE SACHS, FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE, a one-person play starring Graham Hopkins, written by Gail Louw and directed by Fiona Ramsay.
INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026

Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Stage PRIMARY TRUST in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Primary Trust,” a gentle and inspiring exploration of friendship, courage, and new beginnings, from April 14 through May 2.
Tony Shalhoub and More to Star in SELECTED SHORTS at The Adams Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026

The Adams Theater has revealed new cast members for their upcoming show 'Selected Shorts' on May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tony Shaloub and Brooke Adams join David Strathairn and others for this presentation.
Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
David Strathairn To Appear In SELECTED SHORTS At The Adams Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Adams Theater will present SELECTED SHORTS: OUTSIDERS on May 23, 2026, featuring actor David Strathairn. The event will showcase stories about individuals on the fringes of society.
Ilana Glazer Set to Perform at Davidson Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

Comedian and actor Ilana Glazer has announced a new international stand-up tour, ILANA GLAZER LIVE!, which will include a performance at the Davidson Theatre in Columbus.
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL to be Presented at Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, an intimate and heartfelt musical that traces the extraordinary life of one of America's most beloved voices.
Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 13, 2026

The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has George Clooney written?

George Clooney has written 1 shows including Good Night, and Good Luck (Co-Writer).

How many Broadway shows has George Clooney been in?

George Clooney has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has George Clooney been in?

George Clooney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has George Clooney been nominated for?

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck, John Gassner Award (new American play preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck, John Gassner Award (new American play preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck.

What awards has George Clooney won?

George Clooney has won the John Gassner Award for new American play, preferably by a new playwright, at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Good Night, and Good Luck. He has received this award twice for the same production, Good Night, and Good Luck.

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