George Clooney through the years

As George Clooney turns 50 we celebrate the actor's years in the spotlight with a photo collection of his career highlights and changing looks. From curly-haired go-getter to stubble stud globe trotter, George swooney – we salute you!

George Clooney Flashback

Fearless fashion.

Who doesn't love a man in uniform?

This sexy star has definitely done his fair share of dating.

George Clooney Flashback

The heartthrob dresses up for the ABC Annual Fall Affiliates Dinner in 1990.

Prep alert.

Swapping his longer curls for a shorter, slicked-back do, Clooney looks quite smug.

George Clooney Flashback

Gearing up for a premier, George attends the NBC Sponsors Convention.

We loved him as a doctor but he's just as hot in a baseball uniform.

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Is that a little grey we see? The salt and pepper look is born.

George flashes his gorgeous grin at the New York premiere of Our of Sight.

Age 37

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George ditches his clean-shaven appearance for a scruffier look at a Hollywood event in 1999.

The actor strikes a serious (but sexy) pose at a screening of Brother, Where Art Thou?

The 40-year-old star is in high spirits at the California premiere of Oceans Eleven

Supporting the work of his Section Eight Productions co-founder, pal Steven Soderber

Check out that grin.

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George at the premier of Oceans Thirteen.

What's so funny George?

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George with ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis, doning matching Armani suits.

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Age 37

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