George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, director, producer, and businessman. Born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his roles in the hit TV series ER and the films From Dusk Till Dawn and Batman & Robin. He has since become a household name, known for his charming on-screen presence, versatility, and critically acclaimed performances in films like O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Syriana, and Gravity. Clooney is also a successful entrepreneur, co-founding the production company Smokehouse Pictures and producing several films and TV shows, including the Academy Award-winning film Argo.