There is more than meets the eye. It is certainly applicable to George Clooney. First, it is hard to believe that he turned 54 yesterday, he certainly doesn't look 54. Second, while most people admire his handsome self, the "sexiest man alive" has played a part in many notable films - switching roles among actor, director, writer and producer. In every aspect, George Clooney has been like wine, getting better with age.
Here are a few interesting facts about the Ocean's trilogy star you probably didn't know:
1. He is the first individual to get an Academy Award nomination in six different categories, for Writing and Original Screenplay, Directing, Performance in a Lead Role, Performance in a Supporting Role, Writing and Adapted Screenplay and Producer. He won two of the six, for a supporting role in Syriana and Best Motion Picture for Argo
2. Clooney swore to never marry again after his first five-year marriage with actress Talia Balsman broke out in 1993. Breaking the vow, he married lawyer and activist Amal Alamuddin in 2014
3. Clooney was bet 10,000 US Dollars by Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman that he would have children by the age of 40 - he won. Although, he returned his winnings and bet double or nothing, raising the age to 50
4. Clooney was born in a very popular family. His mother, Nina Bruce, was a former beauty pageant queen and his father, Nick Clooney, was a former game show host and anchorman. Singers/actresses Rosemary Clooney and Betty Clooney were his aunts
5. He was a very active sports player. He played basketball and baseball, and even tried out for baseball team Cincinnati Reds, although he couldn't get a professional contract
6. Clooney once got in a fistfight with David. O Russell on the set of The Three Kings. It was a reaction of Russell yelling at extras out of frustration
7. Besides being an iconic Hollywood figure, George Clooney has also done humanitarian work and been a political activist. He has been serving as the "United Nations Messengers for Peace" since 2008. He was even arrested once for civil disobedience during a protest at the Sudanese embassy in Washington
8. He had a pet pig named Max for eighteen years
9. He is a huge fan of South Park, and even requested a role in the series from the creator, Trey Parker. He played the role of the dog, Sparky.
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