Profile of the Day: George Clooney
Happy birthday to George Clooney! Today the actor turns 61.
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George Timothy Clooney was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 6, 1961 to Nina Bruce, a city councilwoman, and Nick Clooney, a former anchorman and game show host. His aunt was singer and actress Rosemary Clooney.
Clooney first rose to fame on the hit television show ER. His work on the series earned him two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama. After leaving ER, Clooney successfully transitioned to the big screen as the star of several box office hits. His work both in front and behind the camera has brought Clooney plenty of award recognition. In fact, Clooney is one of the few people who has received Academy Award nominations in six different categories!
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