Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Want to know more about Richard Gere, his films, his life, activist causes? This portal is the place for all that, plus discussions, pics and more obscure tidbits from the 30-year, award-winning career of this popular actor. Richard... [more]

Want to know more about Richard Gere, his films, his life, activist causes? This portal is the place for all that, plus discussions, pics and more obscure tidbits from the 30-year, award-winning career of this popular actor.

Richard Gere's acting career started wtih American Gigolo and was solidified with An Officer and a Gentleman in the early 1980s. Gere is also well-know for his activism, especially heading the movement to free Tibet from Chinese occupation, improve human rights for Tibetan nationals and allow the safe return of its exiled leader, the Dalai Lama. In fact, after an acceptance speech condemning China's actions in Tibet, the Academy of Motion Pictures told Gere, something to the effect, you will never be on this stage again. Having met the Dalai Lama in person, Gere says that the meeting had a huge impact on him (Gere is now a practicing Buddhist).

Other Gere blockbusters include Pretty Woman, Internal Affairs, and the film version of Chicago. In his latest film, The Hoax, he stars as Clifford Irving, and he's got four movies in the can taking him into 2008.

 
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Actor Richard Gere arrives at the Madinat Theatre for a panel discussion entitled 'Operation Cultural Bridge' on December 15, 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is the sixth day of the Dubai International Film Festival (Getty Images) more pics » Richard Gere was born on August 31st, 1949. Actor Richard Gere turns 60 today. Gere began acting in the 1970s but didn't gain fame until his role in the hit movie American Gigolo .  Richard Gere eventually established himself as a leading man and went on to star in many films including An Officer and a Gentleman , Pretty Woman , Primal Fear ... Read Full Story
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Actor Richard Gere attends the "Hachiko: A Dog's Story" press conference at the Peninsula Tokyo on July 8, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. (Getty Images) more pics » The Hollywood actor and his wife  Carey Lowell  have been inundated by fans desperate to catch a glimpse of the Pretty Woman star since they renovated and started running a luxury hotel earlier this year. On one occasion, Gere was forced to conftont a team of women who were side-stepping along a high stone wall near the Bedford Post Inn, New York in a bid to be close to him. He explained to W magazine: "They just kept walking toward me, ... Read Full Story
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Writer Clifford Irving, nearly pulled off the biggest scam of the literary community when he claimed his autobiography of Howard Hughes, which he sold to McGraw Hill publishing company, was based on interviews direct from the horses mouth. Richard Gere is pretty good in this role and he keeps you guessing on what he has to do to cover up his latest lie. He's convincing and sells the concept to "never let the truth get in the way of a good story." It's the early 70's in Hollywood and Clifford Irving (Richard Gere), is a struggling author trying to make a name for himself. ... Read Full Story
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A New York suburban couple Connie (Diane Lane) and Ed’s (Richard Gere) marriage goes astray as Connie has an adulterous fling, with Paul (Olivier Martinez). Risking her marriage and pretty much her lifestyle, for an affair which contains sex like she never had in her marriage. She was bored and ended up spending quite a lot of time with Paul during the day while her husband was at work and their son was at school. I will not reveal what happens at the end as I think the twists it takes are very good. I do like when she has a flashback to the ... Read Full Story
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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan is going to share screen space with Hollywood actor Richard Gere in his upcoming film ‘Teen Patti’. According to a unit member, "The makers wanted an international name for the cameo. Though other names were also in consideration, they decided on the Pretty Woman actor who is well known to the Indian audience not only as a Hollywood star but also as an AIDS activist who frequently travels to India." Earlier Pierce Brosnan was assigned to do the cameo but when he opted out, Gere was roped in. Years back Gere hit the headlines for casting packs of kisses on Shilpa’s ... Read Full Story
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CBS News' Karina Mitchell speaks with legendary actor Richard Gere about his new role in "Amelia," as the husband of the famous aviatrix, starring Hilary Swank.  
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Richard Gere is in talks to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, claims the Sun. The paper says BBC bosses are desperate to win back viewers from The X Factor and hope the Chicago and Shall We Dance? star will add fresh glitz to the dance show. News that Mariah Carey and Pamela Anderson are also being lined up might spark greater excitement.Strictly Come DancingBBCReality TVTelevision industryMonkeyguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited...  
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ROME (AP) — Richard Gere said Friday that he "cried like a baby" when he read the script of his new movie — a remake based on a cherished Japanese story about a faithful dog that died at a train station waiting for its owner.  
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Oct. 21: Golden Globe winner Richard Gere talks about his starring role in the new film “Amelia,” in which he plays the legendary pilot’s husband.Add this to your queueAdded: Wed Oct 21 16:17:10 UTC 2009Air date: Wed Oct 21 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 05:17  
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The Hamptons home that Richard Gere and his wife, Carey Lowell, sold. More photos. Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation debuts a 1,000-square-foot house that can float on water in New Orleans. Here’s a look at the week’s news on land-based ...  
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Director of Amelia, Mira Nair, wasn't the only one excited to work with Academy Award-winning actress, Hilary Swank. Swank's co-star in the film, Ewan McGregor, tells MTV News, "She's an extraordinary actress, so I wanted to work with her, really. We'd been hoping that a script would come along,... ...read full story  
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Actors Richard Gere, Hilary Swank and Ewan McGregor attend the premiere of "Amelia" at The Paris Theatre on October 20, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images)more pics » Amelia Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston Rated: PG Run-Time: 111 min Zimbio Movie Grade: C+ It's a bizarre travesty that there have been no great films about Amelia Earhart, the tenacious aviator who famously disappeared ...  
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