George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer in "One Fine Day," 1996. Melanie Parker (Michelle Pfeiffer) is an architect and single mom, and Jack Taylor (George Clooney) is a newspaper columnist and every-other-weekend father.
"The Peacemaker"
George Clooney and Nicole Kidman in "The Peacemaker," 1997. A nuclear scientist (Nicole Kidman) and a military intelligence officer (George Clooney) team up to stop a renegade Russian mercenary who has stolen nuclear weapons from the former Soviet Union in order to attack the free world.
"Out Of Sight"
George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez in "Out Of Sight," 1998. A U.S. marshal (Jennifer Lopez) is taken hostage during a prison break and falls in love with one of her captors (George Clooney), who is involved in a diamond heist.
"Three Kings"
Ice Cube, George Clooney, and Mark Wahlberg as Chief Elgin, Archie, and Troy in "Three Kings," 1999. It's the end of the Gulf War when four wise-cracking U.S. soldiers come across a potential jackpot, but their plans are interrupted when they collide with the Iraqi civilian population.
"O Brother..."
John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, and George Clooney as Pete, Delmar and Ulysses in the Coen brother's comedy "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," 2000. In this update of Homer's "The Odyssey," set in the 1930's Depression-era deep South, three convicts escape from a chain gang and embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
"The Perfect Storm"
George Clooney stars as Billy Tyne in "The Perfect Storm," 2000. "The Storm Of The Century" leaves the sword-fishing boat, the Andrea Gail, stranded in the high seas. At the helm is captain Billy Tyne(George Clooney), who takes his crew out for one last run.
"Ocean's Eleven"
"Ocean's Eleven," 2001. From left: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Elliott Gould and Don Cheadle. Less than 24 hours into his parole, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) embarks in the most elaborate casino heist in history. In one night, his crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos.
Julia & George
Julia Roberts and George Clooney are shown during a photo shoot in Los Angeles for a provocative feature titled "What Julia Said to George," which appeared in the December 2001 Issue of Esquire magazine.
"Solaris"
"Solaris," 2002. Strange occurrences, and a love he thought he had left behind, await Chris Kelvin (George Clooney) upon his arrival at a distant space station.
"Solaris" Premiere
"Solaris" producer James Cameron, far left, and the film's director Steven Soderbergh, far right, pose with cast members George Clooney and Natascha McElhone at the premiere of the film at the Pacific Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, Nov. 19, 2002.
"Confessions..."
George Clooney and Sam Rockwell star in "Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind," which follows the strange life and times of game show impresario Chuck Barris.
On The Set
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," 2003. George Clooney, right, directs actors Drew Barrymore, center, and Sam Rockwell on the set. "Confessions ..." is based on the memoir of game show impresario Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), who claims he was a CIA agent.
"Confessions..." Premiere
Actor/director George Clooney greets movie fans at the first screening of his new movie "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," as he arrives at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs, Calif., Jan. 4, 2003. Clooney directed the film.
With Reporters
Actor George Clooney leans on crutches before the premiere of "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," his directorial debut, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Clooney injured his right foot in a basketball game.
Berlinale Film Festival
Actor George Clooney gestures behind a Berlinale sign during a press conference at the 53rd Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 8, 2003. He presented his film "Solaris."
Berlinale Film Festival
Sam Rockwell, left, kisses actor and director George Clooney, right, during the 53rd Berlinale Film Festival Award Ceremony in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 15, 2003. Rockwell was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actor in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
In Rome
Actor George Clooney waves to fans in Rome's Campidoglio Square, City Hall, June 24, 2003, after he presented the city with ten BMW C1 scooters equipped with first aid for heart problems.
Milan, Italy
Actor George Clooney waves to fans in downtown Milan, Italy, where he was campaigning on behalf of the "Running Heart Foundation" program, designed to promote prompt first aid for people struck by heart attacks.
Remembering Rosemary
Actor George Clooney, left, and his father, broadcaster Nick Clooney, address the audience at "An Evening to Remember Rosemary Clooney" Dec. 10, 2002, in Beverly Hills.
Saying Goodbye
Actors, from left, George Clooney and Miguel Ferrer, and broadcaster Nick Clooney attend "An Evening to Remember Rosemary Clooney," Dec. 10, 2002, in Beverly Hills, Calif.