George Clooney’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| Jul 2026 | $500 million | Celebrity Net Worth · page last updated July 29, 2026 |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
George Clooney’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Celebrity Net Worth estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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George Clooney has an estimated net worth of $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, George Clooney net worth page (figures as of July 29, 2026).
George Clooney is an American actor and filmmaker who was born on May 6, 1961. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honors include the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2022.
His breakthrough came with his role as Dr. Doug Ross in the NBC medical drama ER, which ran from 1994 to 1999 and earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations. He established himself as a film star with From Dusk till Dawn in 1996, Out of Sight in 1998, Three Kings in 1999, O Brother, Where Art Thou? in 2000 and the Ocean's film series from 2001 to 2007. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Syriana in 2005.
How George Clooney makes his money
Acting made his name. After ER he moved into film stardom, and films such as the Ocean's series and Gravity were commercial hits, with leading fees that rose with each success.
He is also a director and producer. He has directed nine feature films, including Good Night, and Good Luck in 2005, The Ides of March in 2011, The Monuments Men in 2014 and The Tender Bar in 2021, and he received the Academy Award for Best Picture for co-producing Argo in 2012.
In 2025 he made his Broadway debut portraying Edward R. Murrow in a stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, which earned him a Tony nomination, though stage work pays far less than film.
Roles in recent years such as Jay Kelly in 2025 show he continues to work as a lead actor.
His estimate
Celebrity Net Worth estimates George Clooney's net worth at $500 million, on its page last updated July 29, 2026. That figure is an outside estimate of what the star has earned and kept after taxes, fees and spending. It is not an official number, and the star has not confirmed it or published personal finances.
His figure is one of the highest among film actors, and reflects a career split between acting, directing and producing. We will add any newer dated estimate from a named outlet to the chart above, and we never fill in the years between published figures.
Career and money timeline
- 1994
Begins starring in ER.
- 1998
Stars in Out of Sight.
- 2001
Stars in Ocean's Eleven.
- 2005
Wins Best Supporting Actor for Syriana and directs Good Night, and Good Luck.
- 2012
Wins Best Picture as a co-producer of Argo.
- 2025
Makes his Broadway debut.
George Clooney net worth FAQ
What is George Clooney's net worth?
George Clooney's net worth is an estimated $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, George Clooney net worth page (July 29, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did George Clooney get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Film salaries, Directing, Producing.
Is George Clooney a billionaire?
Not by current published estimates. George Clooney is estimated at $500 million.
How many Oscars has George Clooney won?
He has won two Academy Awards, one for acting in Syriana and one for co-producing Argo.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth, George Clooney net worth page (July 29, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, George Clooney (accessed November 4, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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