Ocean’s Eleven
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Affleck
- In Casey Affleck
…the commercially successful caper comedy Ocean’s Eleven (2001), a role he repeated in Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Affleck drew favorable reviews for his performance as the depressed title character in Steve Buscemi’s Lonesome Jim (2005).
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Clooney
- In George Clooney
Clooney’s next film, Ocean’s Eleven (2001), followed a group of con artists as they robbed a casino. His portrayal of Danny Ocean, the group’s ringleader, continued throughout the movie’s sequels, Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Clooney made his film directorial debut during one of the breaks…
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Damon
- In Matt Damon: Stardom: Good Will Hunting and the Jason Bourne series
…forces in the Ocean’s trilogy—Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Ocean’s Twelve (2004), and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). The films, directed by Steven Soderbergh, featured an all-star cast that included George Clooney and Brad Pitt. In the Jason Bourne series—The Bourne Identity (2002),
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discussed in biography
- In Steven Soderbergh: Ocean’s series and Magic Mike
In 2002 Soderbergh directed Ocean’s Eleven, a remake of a 1960 crime-caper film, starring some of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, including Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon. That film, along with its sequels, Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), was highly profitable. After the poorly received films
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Pitt
- In Brad Pitt: Films from the late 1990s and beyond
…following year he starred in Ocean’s Eleven, a comedy caper about con artists. The film was a major success and led to the sequels Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). In 2004 Pitt portrayed the Greek warrior Achilles in Troy.
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Reiner
- In Carl Reiner: Acting
…notably the popular Ocean’s trilogy—Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Ocean’s Twelve (2004), and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). His TV credits included guest appearances on Mad About You, for which he won an Emmy; The Larry Sanders Show; Ally McBeal; and Parks and Recreation. He also had a recurring role in the animated…
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Roberts
- In Julia Roberts
…Damon in the blockbuster comedy Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and its sequel Ocean’s Twelve (2004). She also appeared in the relationship drama Closer (2004).
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