Richard Gere Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Richard Gere (Richard Tiffany Gere)

Last Updated: 17 Aug, 2023 | Views: 1101

Age: 75

Profession: Actor

Other Profession(s): Producer

Famous For: Portrayal Of Genteel Characters In Romantic Films

Higher Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Richard Gere Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

31 Aug, 1949 (75 Years 04 Months 19 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Pennsylvania

Birth District

Philadelphia

Birth Sign

Virgo

Religion

Buddhism

Nationalities

American

Richard Gere Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Richard Gere is a well-known American actor born in Pennsylvania. He is an activist in addition to being an actor. He made his acting debut in the movie Looking for Mr. Goodbar before going on to star in Days of Heaven. Movies like American Gigolo and Pretty Woman reinforced his status as the leading actor. Numerous awards have been given to him, and a widely read online journal named him The Sexiest Man Alive.

Career:

Richard Gere champions the rights of indigenous communities all around the world. He strongly promoted Tibetan independence and was a devoted follower of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Richard Gere featured in the stage version of Grease four years later, giving him his first significant break in the theatre industry.

Richard Gere made his cinematic debut in 1975 when he played Billy in the movie Report to the Commissioner.

Richard Gere makes more money by appearing in ads and promoting various goods. Additionally, he actively participates in several charitable organizations that support various causes.

Achievements and Awards:

Richard Gere received the 2003 Golden Globe for Best Actor for the movie Chicago.

Richard actively supports Survival International and works to protect the rights of indigenous people all around the world. He also runs an AIDS awareness program.

Unknown facts:

Richard Gere is one of the most attractive actors in Hollywood and one of the most expensive, charging between five and ten million dollars for each movie.