Clooney

British

/ ˈkluːnɪ /

noun

George. born 1961, US film actor; he starred in the television series ER (1994–99) and the films The Perfect Storm (2000), and Ocean's Eleven (2001), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002, also directed), Syriana (2005, also directed), and The American (2010)

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No Hollywood star cameos: With Cannes as the backdrop, you might think A-listers like George Clooney or Anne Hathaway will be wandering through a “White Lotus” scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Wyle is better known to some as ER's Dr John Carter, another US medical drama which was a massive hit in the 1990s, and which made Clooney famous for his portrayal of Dr Doug Ross.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Howell got to know Clooney himself on the set of the 2019 World War Two mini series Catch-22 and said he was "charming, full of anecdotes, a lovely man and a great actor".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

However, his property went off the market when Clooney, 64, rented it while showcasing his talent on the Broadway stage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I got a lift on Fardorrougha’s yoke, and everybody, I think, wanted me to come to Clooney on Tuesday next.

From Humours of Irish Life by Various

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