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Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
31 August
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Edit pageRichard Gere
Biography
Richard Gere is an American actor, producer, and humanitarian, celebrated for his versatility, charisma, and long-standing influence in Hollywood. Known for his work in romantic dramas, thrillers, and socially conscious films, Gere has built a career that spans more than four decades.
Biography
Richard Tiffany Gere was born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Syracuse, New York, and attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, before pursuing acting professionally. Gere’s early exposure to theater and stage performance helped shape his craft and stage presence.
Career
Gere’s breakout role came in the 1979 film American Gigolo, which established him as a leading man in Hollywood. He gained further acclaim with romantic hits such as An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Pretty Woman (1990), the latter becoming a defining moment in his career and earning him international recognition.
Beyond romance, Gere has taken on diverse roles in films like Primal Fear (1996), Runaway Bride (1999), Chicago (2002), and Arbitrage (2012), demonstrating his range from drama and thriller to musical cinema. He has also collaborated with directors such as Sidney Lumet, Edward Zwick, and Mike Nichols.
