George Clooney will receive the honorary Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival, recognizing his work as actor, director, and producer.

Festival organizers highlight Clooney’s range, noting his ability to shift between war films, thrillers, comedies, and science fiction while staying true to his voice.

Venice’s 83rd edition runs from early September, and Clooney’s connection to the city includes marrying Amal Alamuddin there in 2014.

Clooney’s recent and ongoing projects span Smokehouse Pictures productions such as The Boys in the Boat, The Tender Bar, and The Midnight Sky, along with television work on The Agency and Catch-22.

The biographical section covers Clooney’s extensive filmography through Smokehouse Pictures, notable collaborations, TV and stage work, and his advocacy and philanthropy.

Behind the camera, Clooney has directed political dramas and historical stories, and as a producer he has supported critically acclaimed projects.

Upcoming and recent involvements include Netflix appearances like Call My Agent! The Movie, executive producing The Agency, and Netflix-linked projects connected to Venice.

Biographical achievements are summarized with two Academy Awards, multiple Golden Globes, SAG, BAFTA, Emmy, and leadership in humanitarian initiatives such as Darfur relief and Not On Our Watch.

Clooney’s award tally includes two Oscars, four Golden Globes (including the Cecil B. DeMille Award), an Emmy, multiple SAGs, and numerous nominations, with a Tony nomination this year for Good Night, and Good Luck.

The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest, is known for honoring cinema’s leading contributors, with past honorees from Peter Weir to Catherine Deneuve and Sigourney Weaver.