George Clooney Through The Years: Photos Of The Actor From His Young ‘ER’ Days & On

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May 6, 2023 11:05AM EDT

George Clooney has been charming since the 80s. Celebrate the actor’s 62nd birthday with a look at his life in photos here.

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George Clooney: Then & Now

George Clooney: Then & Now — George Clooney, born May 6, 1961, is an American actor and filmmaker, from Lexington, Kentucky. The star began with TV parts in the late 70s but made it big with his role on ‘ER’ in the 90s. From there, he would go on to star in hit films like ‘From Dusk Til Dawn’, ‘Out Of Sight’, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, ‘Up In The Air’, ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Syriana’, for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2006. He’s also directed several feature films and won an Oscar for producing the movie ‘Argo’.

Here, a handsome young George Clooney appears in a promo shot from ‘The Facts Of Life’. The mullet and polka dot shirt made it clear it was the 80s.

Through the years George has evolved from a young heartthrob to an eternally charming actor and director with several Oscars to his name. Click through the gallery for more photos of George through the years.

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George Clooney In 1996

George Clooney In 1996 — George Clooney looks so handsome in a photo from 1996. He was still a rising star at the time.

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George Clooney In 1998

George Clooney In 1998 — George Clooney smiles while in Italy for the Venice Film Festival in 1998. He was there promoting the Steven Soderbergh film ‘Out Of Sight’.

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George Clooney In 1999

George Clooney In 1999 — George Clooney looks handsome in a grey suit during the Warner Bros luncheon at ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada on mar. 10, 1999. He smiled while chatting with other guests.

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George Clooney Smiles

George Clooney Smiles — George Clooney offers a wry smile during an event. His hair was cropped short and he wore a black shirt.

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George Clooney In 2000

George Clooney In 2000 — George Clooney attends the 2nd Annual Project A.L.S. gala on April 10, 2000 in LA. He was in a dark suit with a steely blue tie.

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George Clooney At The Premiere Of ‘Full Frontal’

George Clooney At The Premiere Of ‘Full Frontal’ — George Clooney attends the premiere of ‘Full Frontal’ on Jul. 23, 2002. He wore a soft plaid jacket and blue shirt for the event.

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George Clooney In 2003

George Clooney In 2003 — George Clooney at a press conference for his film ‘Solaris’ on Feb. 8, 2003 at the Berlin Film Festival. He was ready to answer questions.

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George Clooney On ‘ER’

George Clooney On ‘ER’ — George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross on the NBC medical drama ‘ER’ from 1994 to 1999. He earned two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the role.

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George Clooney At The 2006 Golden Globes

George Clooney At The 2006 Golden Globes — George Clooney flashes his trophy at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 16, 2006. He was dapper in a black tux.

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George Clooney In 2006

George Clooney In 2006 — George Clooney attends the Giorgio Armani Men’s Spring / Summer 2007 Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week on Jun. 28, 2006. He was dressed in all black for the event.

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George Clooney In 2007

George Clooney In 2007 — George Clooney smiles as he gets his handprint immortalized at Graumans Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Jun. 5, 2007. He had on a grey suit for the ceremony, where he was joined by his ‘Oceans Thirteen’ castmates.

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George Clooney At The 2008 Critics Choice Awards

George Clooney At The 2008 Critics Choice Awards — George Clooney arrives at the 13th annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on January 7, 2008. He was typically handsome in his classic black and white attire.

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George Clooney In 2009

George Clooney In 2009 — George Clooney visits the historical center of L’Aquila, Italyon Jul. 9, 2009. He was there with Bill Murray, visiting after an earthquake ravaged the region. The pair flew down from Clooney’s villa at Lake Como in northern Italy, where he spends his summers.

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George Clooney In Italy

George Clooney In Italy — George Clooney holds up a shirt during his visit to f L’Aquila, Italy in 2009. While touring the town Clooney announced that he plans to start shooting a film in L’Aquila later in the year.

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George Clooney In 2012

George Clooney In 2012 — Winner! George Clooney holds up his trophy at the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 7, 2012.

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George Clooney In 2014

George Clooney In 2014 — George Clooney attends a press conference for his film ‘The Monuments Men’ during the 64th annual Berlin Film Festival in Germany in Feb. 2014. He directed and starred in the film, which was based of the true accounts of a World War II platoon tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves.

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George Clooney At The 2015 Golden Globes

George Clooney At The 2015 Golden Globes — George Clooney smiles as he poses with his Cecil B Demille Award during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2015. He was thrilled at the lifetime achievement honor.

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George Clooney In 2016

George Clooney In 2016 — George Clooney attends a gala in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Jan. 26, 2016. He wore a dark jacket and put his dukes up as a joke.

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George Clooney & Amal Clooney At The ‘Hail, Caesar!’ Premiere

George Clooney & Amal Clooney At The ‘Hail, Caesar!’ Premiere — George Clooney and wife Amal Clooney get cute at the premiere of ‘Hail, Caesar!’ in LA on Feb. 1, 2016. She was darling in a white dress with a spray of red roses on it.

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George Clooney In 2017

George Clooney In 2017 — George Clooney speaks on stage prior to receiving an Honorary Cesar award during the ceremony of 42nd Cesar Film Awards, at the Salle Pleyel, in Paris, France on Feb. 24, 2017. He seemed touched.

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George Clooney In 2019

George Clooney In 2019 — George Clooney looks charming during a photoshoot in Stockholm, Sweden on Mar. 13, 2019. His positive energy was contagious.

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George Clooney In Stockholm

George Clooney In Stockholm — George Clooney offers a smoldering stare while being photographed at Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden in 2019. His salt and pepper scruff was a handsome look for the star.

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George Clooney In 2021

George Clooney In 2021 — George Clooney poses for photographs at the Amazon Prime Video pre reception ahead of the premiere of the film ‘The ‘Tender Bar’ during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival in London on Oct. 10, 2021. He directed the movie, which starred Ben Affleck.

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George Clooney At The Premiere Of ‘The Tender Bar’

George Clooney At The Premiere Of ‘The Tender Bar’ — George Clooney smiles at the premiere of ‘The Tender Bar’ in Lodnon on Oct. 10, 2021. He teamed his dark suit with a handsome watch and scruffy jawline.

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George Clooney On The Set Of ‘Wolves’

George Clooney On The Set Of ‘Wolves’ — George Clooney was spotted working on the set of Wolves in Los Angeles on Mar. 16, 2023. Here, he rocked a leather jacket and grey slacks. He is set to star in the film alongside Brad Pitt.

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