India, Aug. 29 -- Hollywood actor George Clooney has missed a string of events at the Venice Film Festival and his representative confirmed to Fox News that the 64-year-old is dealing with a health problem.

Clooney didn't show up for the press junket of Jay Kelly, the latest film from Noah Baumbach, and also missed a high-profile dinner with co-stars Laura Dern and Adam Sandler.

Clooney is reportedly battling a sinus infection. "George has been diagnosed with a sinus infection and is under doctor's orders to cut back all activities today," his rep told Fox News on Thursday. Hindustan Times has not been able to verify this independently.

He was reportedly seen boarding a water taxi quietly, departing from Hotel Excelsior and intending t...