India, Aug. 5 -- Hollywood star George Clooney is brushing off long-standing criticism about his acting range. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actor addressed claims that he often plays a version of himself on screen, saying, "Do people say that I only play myself? I don't give a s**t."

Expanding on his point, the 64-year-old defended the versatility he's brought to his film roles over the years. "There aren't that many guys in my age group that are allowed to do both broad comedies like O Brother, Where Art Thou? and then do Michael Clayton or Syriana. So if that means I'm playing myself all the time, I don't give a s**t. . Have you ever tried playing yourself? It's hard to do," he said.

George, whose on-scree...