At a Glance
- Noah Wyle says his last get-together with George Clooney happened either at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont or in Vancouver between projects
- The ER co-stars presented each other with Best Actor awards at the Jan. 10, 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards in Los Angeles
- Wyle calls Clooney “a real touchstone figure” who appears “with great regularity at the right moments”
- Why it matters: The 30-year friendship shows how deep on-set bonds can last decades beyond a show’s end
Noah Wyle has opened up about the last time he and longtime friend George Cloony managed to meet for dinner, describing spontaneous evenings that stretch “half the night” and a friendship that picks up exactly where it left off.
The pair, who co-starred on NBC’s ER from 1994 to 2009, reunited on Jan. 10, 2026 at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards in Los Angeles where they presented each other with acting honors.
The Last Hangout
Wyle, 54, told News Of Losangeles the final meeting happened “either here in L.A. 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.”
These catch-ups start with a simple text:
> “Are you in New York right now?”
What begins as “a couple of hours” regularly turns into “half the night,” Wyle said.
Awards Night Reunion
At the AARP ceremony:
- Clooney won Best Actor in film for his title role in Jay Kelly
- Wyle won Best Actor in TV for playing Dr. Michael Robinavitch in The Pitt
Onstage, Clooney remembered meeting Wyle in 1993: “He was wise beyond his years from the very beginning… the kindest person ever. We became very dear friends very early. We have remained that way for well over 30 years now.”
Clooney ended with a joke: “When I grow up, I want to be Noah Wyle.”
Bond Forged on ER
Wyle says their connection restarts instantly whenever they meet.
> “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.”
He calls Clooney “a real touchstone figure” who surfaces “with great regularity at the right moments.”
Friendly Rivalry
One day later at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards red carpet, Wyle playfully told E! Live from the Red Carpet that his TV medical skills top Clooney’s.
When asked who’s the better doctor, Wyle grinned and answered twice:
> “I’m the better doctor.”
Key Takeaways
- The ER cast’s off-screen friendship has lasted more than three decades
- Wyle and Clooney squeeze in catch-ups whenever geography and schedules align
- Both actors took home AARP acting honors, cementing their continued industry relevance
- Their easy rapport shows how early career collaborations can create lifelong connections
