George Clooney
George Clooney Net Worth
George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky to newscaster Nick Clooney and singer-actress Rosemary Clooney.
Clooney has built a career out of acting. His breakthrough role on the show ER cemented his place as an iconic actor, and since then he’s made some major movies.
Early Life and Education
Early childhood years are critical years for educational development. It is during these formative years that the brain develops, so having access to high quality early childhood care and education systems is paramount for a child’s emotional wellbeing, cognitive growth and social cohesion.
Despite its importance, early childhood care and education (ECCE) remains a fragmented service delivery system in the United States with many private providers. This explains why only about 30% of children in this country are enrolled in pre-primary education.
The early childhood development continuum (ECCE) begins between birth and age six and is defined as the period when children begin to focus on independence while also developing physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities. According to UNESCO, this period represents one of the most crucial windows of opportunity for early childhood development.
Professional Career
George Clooney is an American actor, producer, director and philanthropist. He has earned two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes and the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award.
Clooney, born in Lexington, Kentucky with Irish, English and German ancestry, was inspired to pursue acting by his cousin Miguel Ferrer after snagging a small role on set for a film project.
At 21 years old, Clooney relocated to Los Angeles in order to pursue acting. He began appearing in television sitcoms but his big break came in 1994 when he was cast as Dr. Doug Ross on the medical drama ER.
After his role in ER was over, Clooney appeared in several movies such as Batman & Robin (1997) which earned him $107 million. Additionally, he directed Confessions of a Dangerous Mind(2002) and Good Night and Good Luck(2005).
Achievements and Honors
George Clooney is a renowned actor, director, producer, screenwriter, activist and philanthropist best known for his roles in O Brother Where Art Thou?, Syriana and Argo.
He co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice with his wife Amal, a renowned human rights lawyer. Together they have been praised for their efforts in combatting mass atrocities and raised millions of dollars to benefit charity.
He recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards and will receive the Cecil B DeMille Award at next year’s Kennedy Center Honors. “Being mentioned in such a prestigious company of extraordinary artists is an incredibly exciting surprise for our entire family,” said Clooney, an actor and entrepreneur.
Personal Life
George Clooney has long been an enthusiastic supporter of social and political causes. He has championed civil rights issues, worked alongside United Nations Messengers of Peace, and organized the Hope for Haiti telethon.
In 2006, Clooney and his father traveled to Darfur in western Sudan to document the conflict. This ultimately led him to address the United Nations Security Council, imploring governments there to take action on the crisis.
He has also directed and starred in several films, such as the Coen brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou and Up in the Air. His most recent endeavor is The Midnight Sky for Netflix which he both directed and stars in.
Net Worth
George Clooney’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $550 million. The American actor has had a storied career in film and television, earning two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, and four Actors Guild awards throughout his career.
He was raised in Kentucky, where he suffered from Bell’s Palsy – a condition which paralyzed his face. From 1979 to 1981 he attended Northern Kentucky University as a broadcast journalism major.
In 2013, he and two partners sold Casamigos Tequila Company for $1 billion. This deal includes $700 million in cash plus performance-based bonuses to the founders.
He’s made a fortune doing ads for companies like Nespresso, which netted him $40 million. Furthermore, he paid back those who assisted him when he first began, awarding 14 of his friends each with $1 million.