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Which actor’s career was notably boosted by their role on ER?

George Clooney was propelled to fame by playing Dr. Doug Ross in the first five seasons of ER. Other actors whose profiles rose by appearing on the show include Julianna Margulies, who played head nurse Carol Hathaway in the first six seasons, and Noah Wyle, who played Dr. John Carter for nearly the whole run of the show.