Name: George Clooney
Age: 50
Film: The Ides of March
The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary
When an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Clooney has no previous Golden Globe wins for directing.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: But he has one previous nomination: Best Director for Good Night and Good Luck.
Critics: “Clooney has captured some great images as he shows that sometimes silence is more powerful than words. It's the looks and the emotions that he captures, without uttering s single word, which are just so powerful; not to mention stunning.” - FemaleFirst
“The Ides of March is a pulse-racing thriller that hits where it hurts. Clooney's performance is exceptional and Gosling is terrific in an all-stops-out role.” - Rolling Stone
“Clooney has a keen eye for a good story. With this, his fourth turn as a director, he has chosen wisely.” - USA Today
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