Noah Wyle has an enduring friendship with George Clooney.
The 54-year-old actor has been pals with the Hollywood icon since they met on the set of medical drama ER more than 30 years ago and explained how the pair share an ‘intimate’ bond with one another.
Speaking to People at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards on Saturday, Noah said: ‘It’s catching up when we can, but always from the point where we last left each other.
‘Those bonds that were forged during that show are so lovely and intimate that I feel like we don’t have to be totally present in each other’s lives to be able to have a context for each other’s lives.’
The Pitt star continued: ‘But he’s been a real touchstone figure in my life and one who seems to pop up with great regularity at the right moments.
Noah Wyle has an enduring friendship with George Clooney. Seen on Saturday
The 54-year-old actor has been pals with the Hollywood icon since they met on the set of medical drama ER more than 30 years ago and explained how the pair share an ‘intimate’ bond with one another
‘So I’m honored to be here to share this one tonight,’ he added.
Wyle and Clooney, 64, presented each other with awards for their roles in The Pitt and Jay Kelly respectively and the former explained how he would meet with the Ocean’s Eleven star whenever their schedules would allow.
Reflecting on their last dinner together, he said: ‘It was either here in LA at the Chateau Marmont one night when he was in between jobs, or it was in Vancouver when I was working on something and he was in New Vancouver.
‘It’s one of those… ‘Are you in New York right now?’ kind of spur-of-the-moment, spontaneous evenings that you think are going to last a couple of hours and end up taking half the night.’
Clooney remembered how he first met Wyle back in 1993 as he presented him with his Best Actor award in the ceremony’s TV category.
The Gravity star said: ‘He was wise beyond his years from the very beginning, from the very start.
Speaking to People at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards on Saturday, Noah said: ‘It’s catching up when we can, but always from the point where we last left each other
Wyle and Clooney, 64, presented each other with awards for their roles in The Pitt and Jay Kelly respectively and the former explained how he would meet with the Ocean’s Eleven star whenever their schedules would allow
(l-r) Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway; Eriq La Salle as Doctor Peter Benton; Clooney as Doctor Doug Ross; Anthony Edwards as Doctor Mark Greene; Sherry Stringfield as Doctor Susan Lewis; Wyle as Doctor John CarterÂ
Wyle starred on iconic medical drama ER over 254 episodes from 1994 to 2009
‘He was also the kindest person ever. We became very dear friends very early. We have remained that way for well over 30 years now.’
George added: ‘He is a great father. He is a great husband. We all can see what an extraordinary actor he is. I’m very proud to call him a friend. I’m also proud to call him a colleague. And when I grow up, I want to be Noah Wyle.’
This comes after Wyle had the support of his wife and kids in a rare outing together just days after one of his career highlights.
The actor looked handsome at the Los Angeles premiere for season 2 of his critically-acclaimed series The Pitt – which also happens to be a medical procedural drama – on Wednesday night.
Wyle had the support of his wife and kids in a rare outing on January 7 in LA
Dad-of-three Wyle was lucky to be joined by his family at the event as he posed on the red carpet with actress wife Sara, 46, and his two eldest children: 23-year-old son Owen and 20-year-old daughter Auden.
The actor shares the two kids with make-up artist ex-wife Tracy Warbin whom he was married to from 2000 to 2014. He shares a daughter Frances, 11, with Sara.
The Critics Choice Award winner looked dapper in a burgundy suit and showcased his chic style with a matching monochrome beige tie and dress shirt combination.
His wife Sara looked stunning in a gold sleeveless gown with a matching clutch.
