George Clooney is a multi-talented American actor, director, screenwriter, entrepreneur, and activist with a net worth of $500 million per celebritynetworth.
Known as one of the most sought-after A-List actors in the entertainment industry, Clooney earns a minimum of $20 million for one movie.
Aside from his work in the entertainment industry, Clooney is also the co-founder of Casamigos Tequila. In 2017, he and his two partners sold the brand to Diageo for $1 billion.
This entrepreneurial venture proved to be another success for Clooney, adding to his already impressive portfolio of accomplishments.
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Quick Stats
| Real Name | George Clooney |
| Birth Date | May 6, 1961 |
| Place of birth | Lexington, KY |
| Age | 61 |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth 2023 | $500 million |
| Spouse | Amal Clooney |
| Height | 5′ 11″ |
| Gender | Male |
| Weight | 80 kg |
George Clooney Early Career
When he relocated to Los Angeles, he resided in his car for some time, though it is worth mentioning that the vehicle was parked in the driveway of a luxurious Beverly Hills residence belonging to his renowned aunt, singer Rosemary Clooney.
Afterward, he played supporting parts on various TV programs, including “The Facts of Life,” “Roseanne,” and “The Golden Girls.”
George Clooney Breakthrough
In 1984, he played his first major role on the sitcom “E/R.” While still appearing on “ER,” he also made appearances in several films such as “From Dusk Til Dawn,” “One Fine Day,” and “Out of Sight.”
Additionally, he took over the role of “Batman” from Val Kilmer, although he only appeared in one “Batman” movie.
Between 1994 and 1999, he appeared on “ER” for 109 episodes and later returned to the show in 2000 and 2009. As Dr. Ross, he earned two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations and three Golden Globe nominations for best actor.
After “ER”
After departing from “ER” in 1999, George Clooney experienced a series of box office triumphs, including his biggest success, “Ocean’s 11”.
In 2000, he starred in “The Perfect Storm” and “O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?”, later reprising his role in “Ocean’s 12” and “Ocean’s 13”.
In 2005, Clooney won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Syriana” and was nominated for his writing and directing in “Good Night and Good Luck.”
He made Oscar history by being nominated for directing one film and acting in another in the same year.
George Clooney Net Worth Milestones
- 1993: $500 thousand
- 1995: $3 million
- 2000: $10 million
- 2005: $50 million
- 2007: $70 million
- 2012: $100 million
- 2015: $200 million
- 2019: $400 million
- 2023: $500 million
George Clooney Salary Highlights
During his 19-episode stint on “Sisters,” George Clooney earned $40,000 for each appearance, totaling $760,000.
As for his role on “ER,” he earned $100,000 per episode but purposely chose not to request a salary increase, instead concentrating on establishing himself as a prominent actor to bolster his growing film career.
Overall, George earned approximately $11 million for his contributions to “ER.”
George Clooney’s Career Earnings
George Clooney received one of his largest early paychecks in 1996 for the movie “One Fine Day,” earning $3 million.
He was paid $10 million for his performance in the single “Batman” film and earned $10 million for “Out of Sight,” $8 million for “The Perfect Storm,” $15 million for “Intolerable Cruelty,” $20 million for “Ocean’s Eleven” (which stands as his highest salary to date), and $15 million for “Ocean’s Thirteen.”
George has accumulated approximately $200 million in earnings from his television and film career before taxes.
George Clooney Nespresso Paycheck
Since 2013, George Clooney has been featured in numerous Nespresso commercials, with the endorsement deal paying him $40 million.
George is well-known for earmarking some of his earnings to support a spy satellite maintaining constant surveillance over Sudan.
For many years, the satellite focused solely on former Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir, who had been accused of perpetrating heinous hate crimes and violating human rights, leading to the deaths of thousands of people.
The satellite tracked Bashir’s movements and monitored the movements of Sudan’s armed forces to prevent potential human rights violations. In April 2019, Omar was overthrown in a military coup, and several months later, he was arrested, convicted, and imprisoned.
George Clooney Skipped $35 Million Paycheck
During a December 2021 interview, George Clooney disclosed that he was offered a staggering $35 million for a one-day commercial shoot for an airline.
The airline was owned by a country that George called an “ally” of the United States, but with a questionable reputation at times.
George consulted his wife Amal, and together they ultimately decided that the offer wasn’t worth the potential negative consequences, and he declined.
George Clooney Lake Como & Other Real Estate
George Clooney and his wife Amal have an impressive real estate portfolio that includes properties worldwide. One of their most famous properties is the Villa Oleander on Italy’s Lake Como, which George bought for $30 million in 2002.
The Villa is a historic 18th-century mansion located in Laglio, Italy, and boasts 15 bedrooms, a private swimming pool, a tennis court, a gym, beautifully landscaped gardens, ornately carved ceilings, massive bathrooms, and even a separate “pizza room.”
The property has become a popular destination among Hollywood circles and has hosted several celebrity weddings and special occasions, including Viola Davis’ honeymoon and John Krasinski and Emily Blunt’s marriage ceremony in 2010.
In addition to the Villa Oleander, George and Amal also own a six-bedroom mansion in Studio City, California, which George purchased for $2.2 million in 1995 during the height of his “ER” fame.
This property is now worth over $10 million. They also own a $7 million property in Berkshire, England, an apartment in New York City, and several other properties. Their impressive real estate portfolio is estimated to be worth $100 million.
