George Clooney has been one of Hollywood’s most recognized and beloved actors for over thirty years, seamlessly transitioning from TV star to drama ER on NBC to star in major blockbusters, lauded independent films and everything in between. Clooney recently appeared on stage after the credits in Flash as Bruce Wayne, and his latest project is an Apple TV+ movie Wolves alongside Brad Pitt.

With such a long career that includes multiple Oscar nominations (and two wins) and directorial efforts, Clooney has played a significant role in some amazing films. However, seven of them stand out as the best – some of which age significantly over time.

7. Eleven Oceans (2001)

2001 Ocean’sEleven is packed with A-list stars including Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, but the film’s main character is Clooney as notorious and cunning thief Danny Ocean. The heist comedy shows Clooney at his most charming as he exudes calm throughout the first installment Oceans Steven Soderbergh’s franchise.

Despite his criminal nature, you can’t help but insist that Ocean and his associates follow through with their plans. Clooney remains the main reason Ocean’sEleven and subsequent parts were box office hits.

6. Brother, where are you? (2000)

The first of several collaborations with the Coen brothers in which Clooney plays against his usual type, Oh brother, where are you? stars a talented actor as Ulysses Everett McGill. In a “blind leading the blind” situation, McGill leads a group of criminals on the run from a chain gang who, in an attempt to get some much-needed money, record a song as the Soggy Bottom Boys. Their music became popular as they tried to evade the authorities.

While Clooney may not be McGill’s actual singing voice (that would be Dan Tymiński), his charismatic character remains one of his best roles to date.

5. Descendants (2011)

Clooney rightfully earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Matt King in the film directed by Alexander Payne Descendants. Following a man struggling with significant changes in his life – he must deal with the potential decision of selling his legendary land in Honolulu or preserving his family’s legacy, while also dealing with the fallout of his wife falling into a coma following a boating accident and she found out he was having an affair – Descendants offers one of Clooney’s most understated yet emotive performances.

With a stellar supporting cast, including Shailene Woodley, and an Oscar-winning script by Nat Faxon, Jim Rash and Payne, the film offers a unique look at someone struggling with serious family issues and trauma.

4. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Clooney is not one of Wes Anderson’s most frequent collaborators. Despite this, the experienced actor was the only one to appear in the director’s acclaimed catalog, appearing as the title character in the film Fantastic Mr. Fox.

In this stop-motion animated comedy, Fox (voiced by Clooney) returns to his life of crime, which leads him and his family to go on the run from those who want to track him down. Along the way, he joins forces with other animals whose lives have been destroyed by farmers, leading to even greater conflict for Fox. Clooney’s voice is top-notch, making his portrayal of the cunning fox believable and entertaining.

3. Michael Clayton (2007)

IN Michael ClaytonClooney plays the title character, a lawyer who gets involved in a dangerous cover-up involving one of his company’s largest clients. In the thriller, Clooney uncovers the mystery behind a manic episode involving one of his firm’s lawyers, who comes under attack after the conglomerate he previously represented learns he has information that could implicate them in a multi-million dollar classic lawsuit.

Michael Clayton features several actors in top form, with Oscar-nominated performances from Tom Wilkinson and Clooney, and an Oscar-winning performance for Tilda Swinton. This movie is for you if you like suspenseful action thrillers with a gripping mystery unfolding before your eyes and excellent acting.

2. Up in the Air (2009)

Despite In the air The film, directed by Jason Reitman and based on the book of the same name by Walter Kim, did not receive any of its six Oscar nominations and is one of the best performances of Clooney’s career. In the film, Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, who works for a company that specializes in layoff and layoff solutions. Despite Bingham’s demanding job, his routine and travel led to an illustrious life.

However, after meeting a new co-worker, Natalie Keener (Woman of the HoursAnna Kendrick) and teaching her about his habits and work, he learns that his life, despite how he perceives it on a superficial level, is not as satisfying as he once thought. In the air has a lot to say about corporate culture and interpersonal relationships.

1. Gravity (2013)

It was the highest-rated and biggest box office hit of Clooney’s career Seriousness. A technical miracle by Alfonso Cuarón grossed over $700 million at the box office, earned 10 Oscar nominations and seven non-acting awards.

In the film, Clooney plays astronaut Matt Kowalski, who commands the space shuttle Explorer with Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock). When space debris hits the shuttle, the duo descends into chaos and the rest of the crew dies. Their attempts to survive are threatened by several obstacles, and Clooney’s character serves as a calming presence amidst the misfortune. WITH Seriousness Since it is one of the greatest science fiction films ever made, and its box office and critical success is relatively easy, the decision to rank it among the best films of the actor’s storied career.