George Clooney (File Photo)

    BEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinbuanet) -- Hollywood actor George Clooney was honored by French government for his achievements in cinema, media reported Tuesday.

    Clooney was presented with the "Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" medal by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel on the fringes of the American Film Festival in Deauville, France.

    Albanel hailed Clooney as the "quintessence of an American actor," noting his "limitless talent" and "irresistible charm."

    Born on May 6, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky, Clooney entered the show business in 1994 with the role of Dr. Doug Ross in the television series "ER."

    Meaty movie roles came after, including "O Brother, Where Art Thou," "Syriana," "The Perfect Storm," "Good Night and Good Luck" and the "Ocean's Eleven" series.

    George Clooney embodies one of Hollywood's most formidable renaissance men. As a remarkably intelligent and capable actor, and a director of surprising skill and intuition, Clooney has almost completely exempted himself from criticism.

    Clooney has used his fame to raise awareness of issues such as the violence in the Darfur region of western Sudan.

    Clooney attended the Venice film festival last week to present his latest film "Michael Clayton," in which he plays a "fixer" for a major New York law firm.

    (Agencies)

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