What is George Clooney’s net worth?
| Net Worth: | $500 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 63 |
| Born: | May 6, 1961 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Country of Origin: | United States of America |
| Source of Wealth: | Professional Actor |
| Last Updated: | Jul 22, 2024 |
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Introduction
George Clooney is an American professional actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $500 Million.
Clooney has starred in almost a hundred films and has recently become a prolific producer. His films have grossed over $3 billion at the box office, earning him multiple $20 million+ paydays.
Like many of the world’s wealthiest actors, George Clooney’s net worth reflects his four-decade acting career combined with his work as a producer. In addition, the 2017 sale of his tequila brand, Casamigos Tequila, was estimated to have earned him roughly $300 million.
Career Overview
Before blowing up at the box office, Clooney studied broadcast journalism at the University of Cincinnati but later dropped out. He also worked odd jobs, including cutting tobacco for $3.30/hour, door-to-door insurance sales, shelve stocking, and construction work.
Extra Work & Early Roles (1978-1992)
At 17, he landed his first paying acting gig as an extra in Centennial in 1978. In the mid-80s, Clooney landed a significant role in the CBS sitcom E/R, which is not to be confused with his later work as Doug Ross in ER.
The series only lasted for two seasons, with Clooney appearing in just eight episodes, but it was enough to land him minor roles in other TV series such as Crazy Like a Fox, Hotel, Throb, and, more importantly, The Facts of Life. From 1985-1987, Clooney appeared in 17 episodes of The Facts of Life.
Breakthrough Acting Roles (1994-2000)
His breakthrough role came in 1994 when he landed the role of Doug Ross in the Drama series ER. Clooney starred in 107 episodes between 1994 and 2000, with reports stating his salary at $100,000/episode. However, a 1998 article from The Independent indicates the figures were in British pound sterling, which could have equaled $166,000/episode.
If we take the first figure as gospel, Clooney would have earned $10.7 million from his work on the series. He also returned as a guest star for one episode in 2009; however, his salary for that episode hasn’t been disclosed.
The popularity Clooney gained from starring in ER earned him roles in some of his highest-grossing movies to date, including One Fine Day (2006), The Peacemaker (1997), Batman & Robin (1997), and The Perfect Storm (2000).
Ocean’s Franchise (2001-2007)
While 2013’s Gravity remains Clooney’s highest-grossing movie, all three Ocean’s Franchise films he starred in have grossed more than $200 million worldwide.
Clooney starred in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven alongside Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. The film grossed over $450 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year. It remains on the list as Clooney’s second-highest-grossing film.
Ocean’s Twelve, released in 2004, featured the same co-stars and grossed $362.7 million worldwide. George starred in Ocean’s Thirteen in 2007, which wasn’t as popular as the previous installments but still reached $311.3 million at the box office.
Reports confirmed he earned $35 million for the first and third films combined, plus an estimated $15 million for Ocean’s Twelve. This brings his total earnings from the franchise up to $50 million.
Earnings & Salary
| Year | Project | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1994/95 | ER (Season 1) | $2,500,000 |
| 1995/96 | ER (Season 2) | $2,200,000 |
| 1996 | One Fine Day | $3,000,000 |
| 1996 | From Dusk Till Dawn | $250,000 |
| 1996/97 | ER (Season 3) | $2,200,000) |
| 1997 | The Peacemaker | $3,000,000 |
| 1997 | Batman & Robin | $10,000,000 |
| 1997/98 | ER (Season 4) | $2,200,000 |
| 1998 | Out of Sight | $10,000,000 |
| 1998/99 | ER (Season 5) | $1,500,000 |
| 1999 | Three Kings | $5,000,000 |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | $8,000,000 |
| 2000 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | $20,000,000 |
| 2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | $15,000,000 |
| 2005 | Syriana | $350,000 |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | $120,000 |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | $15,000,000 |
| 2013 | Gravity | $34,000,000 |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men | $2,000,000 |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | $25,000,000 |
| 2016 | Money Monster | $20,000,000 |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | $10,000,000 |
| Total Calculated Earnings: | $181,720,000 | |
Acting Salaries
We researched Clooney’s salaries for almost twenty of his movies and his salary for ER. As discussed earlier, reports state that Clooney earned $100,000 per episode for ER. If we look at which episodes he appeared in, we can calculate his earnings per season.
For season 1 of ER, Clooney starred in 25 episodes, earning $2.5 million. He was in 22 episodes for seasons 2, 3, and 4, earning $2.2 million for each. Finally, he starred in 15 episodes of season 5, earning $1.5 million.
In the 1990s, Clooney’s highest film salaries included $10 million apiece for Batman & Robin and Out of Sight. He also earned $5 million for Three Kings, $3 million for The Peacemaker, and $3 million for One Fine Day.
Ocean’s Franchise Salary
One of Clooney’s most significant additions to his salary and overall net worth was his recurring role in three of the seven Ocean’s franchise films. In 2001, he earned $20 million for starring in Ocean’s Eleven. His salary for Ocean’s Twelve was never publicly disclosed but is estimated to be between $15-$20 million. In 2007, he earned $15 million for Ocean’s Thirteen.
Gravity & Tomorrowland Earnings
For 2013’s Gravity, Clooney earned a $20 millionupfront salary but received anadditional $14 million on the back end. He gavethe extra $14 million to 14 of his longtime friends who helped him on his journey to success. For comparison, co-star Sandra Bullock earned $70 million from the movie.
Tomorrowland was one of Disney’s most historical movie flops, losing the company over $140 million but generating Clooney $25 million. This is his second-highest recorded film salary to date.
George Clooney’s Net Worth
When we first discussed George Clooney’s worth in 2019, it was estimated to be $450 million. The most significant changes to his net worth came two years prior when he received $233.3 million for the sale of Casamigo Tequila.
In addition, his wealth results from acting in and producing some of the highest-grossing Hollywood movies for over forty years.
As of 2024, George Clooney’s net worth is estimated to be $500 Million.
Highlights
Here are some of the best highlights of George Clooney’s career:
- Batman & Robin (Movie, 1997)
- Ocean’s Eleven (Movie, 2001)
- The American (Movie, 2010)
- Gravity (Movie, 2013)
- Academy Awards (Best Motion Picture of the Year, 2013) – Won
- Tomorrowland (Movie, 2015)
Favorite Quotes from George Clooney
“I believe in all the qualities of being a liberal. I keep going back to all the great social events in our country’s history, starting with the Salem witch trials, where the conservative view was that they’re witches and should be burned at the stake, and the liberal view was there’s no such thing as witches.”– George Clooney
“In doing the screenplay for ‘Good Night, and Good Luck,’ the most important thing for me was to constantly go back to wherever the opposition would argue. So I had to keep reading all the books and articles about why McCarthy is such a good guy.”– George Clooney
“My life isn’t focused on results. My life is really focused on the process of doing all the things I’m doing, from work to relationships to friendships to charitable work.”– George Clooney
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is George Clooney worth?
George Clooney’s net worth is estimated to be $500 Million.
How old is George Clooney?
George Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, and is currently 63 years old.
How tall is George Clooney?
George Clooney’s height is 1.80 m, equal to 5 ft 11 in.
