| George Clooney, Lead Actor Nomination, Michael Clayton George Clooney Michael Clayton NOMINATED ROLE As Michael Clayton, George Clooney portrays a fixer at a powerful law firm who finds himself in danger when he investigates his colleagues' actions in a controversial lawsuit. ACADEMY AWARDS HISTORY This is the fourth Academy Award nomination for George Clooney. He was previously nominated for: * GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. (2005) -- Nominee, Directing * GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. (2005) -- Nominee, Writing (Original) * SYRIANA (2005) -- Winner, Actor in a Supporting Role FILM SYNOPSIS When one of the star attorneys at a powerful corporate law firm suffers a guilt-fueled breakdown that threatens to derail a planned merger, the firm's fixer, Michael Clayton, is called in to take care of the situation. As he delves into the facts behind the multimillion dollar lawsuit at the center of the conflict, Michael finds himself making moral and ethical decisions that will place his life in danger. Tags: filmmaker reel interview trailer entertainment news George Clooney Lead Actor |