Clooney awarded American Cinematheque Award
Actor-director George Clooney was surrounded by some of the biggest names in Hollywood as he was presented with the 2006 American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills this weekend.
Stars including director Oliver Stone and actors Julia Roberts, Christian Slater, Salma Hayek, Geoffrey Rush and Lindsay Lohan, attended the event as he collected the award that celebrates his career.
"There's no man probably more worthy of getting some awards," Slater told Associated Press.
"He's a great artist, great director, and a phenomenal humanitarian. I think he serves as a great example to other actors, myself included," he added.
The night was also a fund-raiser for American Cinematheque, a charity that supports aspiring film-makers and holds events to bring fans and directors closer together.
Clooney's award marked an acting career which has seen him star in hits including 'Ocean's Eleven', 'The Perfect Storm', and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'
Earlier this year he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Syriana', also earning a nomination for directing 'Good Night, and Good Luck.'
Clooney's next film is World War II drama 'The Good German', which is due for release in Ireland in March.
