Big Break
After struggling to figure out what he wanted to do in life, 1994 changed everything for Clooney. He was cast in a new NBC medical drama called ER. He portrayed Dr. Doug Ross and was quick to become one of the show’s breakout stars. He managed to appear in many films while ER was on the air including Batman & Robin.
Dr. Doug Ross
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Syriana
For the 2004 film, Syriana George Clooney had to gain about 30 pounds! He did this to play a government agent in the film who wanted to expose corruption in the Middle East. He was rewarded for this! In 2005, he won the Academy Award for best-supporting actor for his role.
Syriana