The Best George Clooney Movies and TV Shows
George Clooney’s illustrious career spans decades, with a mix of Oscar-winning films and one of the most successful medical dramas in television history. Before rising to fame on the big screen, he made a name for himself on television. His breakout role on the long-running medical drama ER caught the attention of casting agents, leading to his entry into the film industry.
Clooney’s work on ER led to collaborations with acclaimed directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, and Joel Schumacher. This has resulted in a string of box office successes, including the Ocean’s Eleven franchise, and a multitude of critically acclaimed films.
Some of Clooney’s most notable films include From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and Out of Sight (1998). In From Dusk Till Dawn, Clooney plays Seth Gecko in this horror-comedy film. Out of Sight, directed by Steven Soderbergh, stars Clooney as Jack Foley, a bank robber who breaks out of prison to retrieve a cache of uncut diamonds. He co-stars with Jennifer Lopez as U.S. Marshal Karen Sisco, who is chasing him.
Out of Sight received widespread critical acclaim, earning a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics hailing it as a “star-making turn” for Clooney. The film earned two Academy Award nominations and marked a significant turning point in Clooney’s career, solidifying his status as a major movie star.
