Which now famous film actor came to prominence playing Dr Doug Ross in the TV series ER?
Doug Ross 1995 and 1996. He was also nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 1995, 1996, and 1997 (losing to co-star Anthony Edwards). Doug Ross Dr. Douglas "Doug" Ross is a fictional character from the television series "ER", portrayed by George Clooney. George Clooney's removal from the main cast opening credits was in the 16th episode of season 5. Doug Ross was raised by his mother, Sarah, after his father, Ray, abandoned their family. In Season 1, Ross revealed to a patient that he had a son, and he tells nurse Wendy Goldman that
Doug Ross "I like the flaws in this guy. I can play him." Neal Baer who worked on "ER" was inspired by his personal experiences to write storylines for the character of Doug Ross. He did his residency while he was on "ER" and became a pediatrician, which helped to "draw on really complicated ethical dilemmas." The character was described as "a complicated children's doctor who could be self-centered quick-tempered and giving, hitting the bottle to avoid dealing with consequences of his actions." In 2004, Ross was listed in Bravo's "100 Greatest TV Characters". "Entertainment Weekly" placed Ross in its list of