Richard Gere

Born:August 31, 1949

Place of Birth:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Richard Gere, born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a versatile American actor and producer whose career spans over five decades. Gere made his debut in the film industry in the 1970s, showcasing his talent in a range of roles that captivated audiences worldwide. His early work in films like "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (1977) and "Days of Heaven" (1978) laid the foundation for his future success in Hollywood.

It was his breakout role in "American Gigolo" (1980) that propelled Gere to stardom, establishing him as a leading man and a sex symbol of his generation. His magnetic presence on screen and ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance set him apart in the industry. Gere continued to deliver captivating performances in a string of well-received films, including "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "Pretty Woman" (1990), and "Primal Fear" (1996).

One of Gere's most memorable roles came in the Academy Award-winning musical "Chicago" (2002), where he portrayed the slick lawyer Billy Flynn. His performance garnered critical acclaim and earned him a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the talented ensemble cast. Gere's dedication to his craft and his ability to inhabit a wide range of characters have solidified his status as a respected and accomplished actor in the industry.

In addition to his acting prowess, Gere has also ventured into producing, further showcasing his talent and versatility behind the scenes. His commitment to storytelling and bringing compelling narratives to life has earned him admiration from both his peers and audiences alike. Gere's passion for his craft and his unwavering dedication to his roles have made him a beloved figure in the world of cinema.

Throughout his career, Gere has demonstrated a remarkable ability to evolve with the times while staying true to his artistic vision. His performances continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, cementing his legacy as a true icon of the silver screen. As he continues to explore new projects and push the boundaries of his craft, Richard Gere remains a timeless talent whose work will be celebrated for years to come.

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Filmography

Acting

Pretty Woman

Edward Lewis

1990

While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, while asking for directions; after, Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend to accompany him to a few social events, and the two get closer only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Unfaithful

Edward Sumner

2002

Connie is a wife and mother whose 11-year marriage to Edward has lost its sexual spark. When Connie literally runs into handsome book collector Paul, he sweeps her into an all-consuming affair. But Edward soon becomes suspicious and decides to confront the other man.

Oh, Canada

Leo Fife

2024

Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.

The Jackal

Declan Mulqueen

1997

Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Parker Wilson

2009

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

Movie 43

Robert (segment "iBabe")

2013

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest.

Runaway Bride

Ike Graham

1999

Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.

Maybe I Do

Howard

2023

Michelle and Allen, who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering next steps, decide to invite their parents to finally meet and to offer some understanding of why marriage works. Except the parents already know each other quite well, which leads to some very distinct opinions about the value of marriage.

First Knight

Lancelot

1995

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

Chicago

Billy Flynn

2002

Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.

An Officer and a Gentleman

Zack Mayo

1982

Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an excellent cadet, but a little cold around the heart, so Foley rides him mercilessly, sensing that the young man would be prime officer material if he weren't so self-involved. Zack's affair with a working girl is likewise compromised by his unwillingness to give of himself.

American Gigolo

Julian Kaye

1980

Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.

Final Analysis

Isaac Barr

1992

A psychiatrist becomes romantically involved with the sister of one of his patients, but the influence of her controlling gangster husband threatens to destroy them both.

Arbitrage

Robert Miller

2012

A troubled hedge fund magnate, desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire, makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.

Days of Heaven

Bill

1978

In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.

The Double

Paul Shepherdson

2011

The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

Sommersby

John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend

1993

Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.

Shall We Dance?

John Clark

2004

Upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, a bored and overworked estate lawyer signs up for ballroom dancing lessons.

Nights in Rodanthe

Paul

2008

Adrienne is trying to decide whether to stay in her unhappy marriage or not, and her life changes when Paul, a doctor who is travelling to reconcile with his estranged son, checks into an inn where she is staying.

I'm Not There

Billy

2007

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

Breathless

Jesse

1983

Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a highway patrolman, he becomes the most wanted fugitive in L.A.

The Mothman Prophecies

John Klein

2002

Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Guy Chambers

2015

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

Brooklyn's Finest

Off. Eddie Dugan

2010

Enforcing the law within the notoriously rough Brownsville section of the city and especially within the Van Dyke housing projects is the NYPD's sixty-fifth precinct. Three police officers struggle with the sometimes fine line between right and wrong.

King David

1985

This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.

Longing

Daniel Bloch

2024

A business mogul runs into his old small town girlfriend while she is visiting the big city only to find out that they had a child together that he was unaware of.

The Cotton Club

Richard 'Dixie' Dwyer

1984

Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

Tony

1977

A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.

Autumn in New York

Will Keane

2000

Will Keane, a Manhattan restaurateur, is content with his playboy lifestyle until he meets Charlotte Fielding, a free-spirited young woman. Together the pair pursue a passionate affair that forces them both to reevaluate what they want out of life, even as fate threatens to steal away their future.

The Hunting Party

Simon Hunt

2007

A young journalist, an experienced cameraman and a discredited reporter find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's top war criminal quickly spiraling out of control when a UN representative mistakes them for a CIA hit squad.

Production

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Producer

2009

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

Final Analysis

Producer

1992

A psychiatrist becomes romantically involved with the sister of one of his patients, but the influence of her controlling gangster husband threatens to destroy them both.