Clooney

Clooney is a surname, most associated with American actor George Clooney, known for films like *Ocean's Eleven* and his transition from television heartthrob to Hollywood leading man and director.

The name occasionally appears as shorthand for a certain type of suave, silver-haired charm: He's got that Clooney thing going on.

acting

Hollywood

American film industry center

Batman · Gravity · director · role · performance · script · co-star · drama · comedy · audition

style

dapper

Neatly and stylishly dressed

elegant · sophisticated · suave · debonair · GQ · bespoke · tuxedo · groomed · handsome · distinguished

philanthropy

humanitarian

Helper of suffering people

  • DarfurSudanese western territory
  • SudanNortheast African republic
  • refugeePerson fleeing danger abroad

advocacy · foundation · United Nations · charity · activism · awareness · donations · relief · aid · human rights

charm

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

appeal · likability · smile · confidence · eloquence · grace · sophistication · aura · personality · swagger

Categories
Opposites
Hollywood stardom and leading-man status

Clooneyobscurity

State of being unknown

nobody · extra · anonymous · bit player · has-been

suave/debonair persona

ClooneySteve Buscemi

Danny DeVito · schlub · awkward · unkempt · boorish

liberal Hollywood activism

ClooneyJon Voight

James Woods · Clint Eastwood · apolitical

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G