Richard Gere
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1949-08-31
    • Born Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Richâdo Gia, 理查·基尔, 리차드 기어, Річард Гір, ریچارد گی‌یر, ریچارد گیر

Richard Gere

Richard Gere is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and humanitarian, best known for his versatile performances and enduring Hollywood career that established him as a leading man. Born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he began his career in the early 1970s on stage before transitioning to film. He gained early recognition in films like 'Days of Heaven' (1978) and achieved heartthrob status with 'American Gigolo' (1980) and the box office hit 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (1982). Gere's global fame was cemented with the iconic 1990 romantic comedy 'Pretty Woman' opposite Julia Roberts, a pairing they repeated in 'Runaway Bride' (1999). He won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his portrayal of lawyer Billy Flynn in the Academy Award-winning musical 'Chicago' (2002). Later career highlights include critically acclaimed roles in films like 'Primal Fear' (1996) and 'Arbitrage' (2012).Beyond his acting, Gere is a dedicated human rights activist and a practicing Tibetan Buddhist, having been a student and close friend of the Dalai Lama for many years. He is a prominent advocate for human rights in Tibet, co-founding the Tibet House US and establishing the Gere Foundation, which supports humanitarian causes globally, including Tibetan independence and AIDS awareness. He remains active in film and humanitarian efforts, frequently speaking out on social issues and recently starring in the film Oh, Canada.

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