George Clooney
Age:
46
Role:
Michael Clayton
Character:
Michael Clayton is a burnt out lawyer and professional ‘fixer’ who gets caught up in events that surround a corporate cover up.
Previous Oscar Wins:
One in 2006 for Best Supporting Actor for Syriana.
Previous Oscar Nominations:
Two in 2006 for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Good night and Good Luck.
Awards and Nominations:
Clooney has already won Best Actor at the San Fransisco Film Critics Circle, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association and the National Board of review for his role in Michael Clayton.
He was nominated for Best actor at the Baftas and the Golden Globes.
Critics:
‘A dark, engaging drama that asks some difficult moral questions, Michael Clayton is a classy piece of filmmaking with yet another in a long line of fine performances from George Clooney.’ Channel 4 Film
‘Gorgeous George is wonderfully jaundiced as Michael Clayton, an amoral corporate lawyer who has made his name by defending the indefensible.’ Times ‘Not a bundle of laughs but a brilliant and compelling drama. This is Clooney at his very best.’ The Sun Online
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
Other Best Actor nominations