The American Archives

A Look at George Clooney Through the Years

George Clooney made his acting debut on TV in 1978 as an extra in the mini-series Centennial. His career took off for his portrayal of Dr. Doug Ross on the wildly popular and long-running medical drama ER. He gained international success in 2001 after his starring role in Ocean's Eleven and has since been an unstoppable force in Hollywood.