Richard Gere

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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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Happy Birthday Richard Gere

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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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Gere helps dad, NY volunteers celebrate at event

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Featuring: Richard Gere AP - Actor Richard Gere has returned to his former upstate New York hometown to help his father and other volunteers for Meals on Wheels celebrate an anniversary. [From: Yahoo! Celebrity] Read Full Story

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Richard Gere Accosted by a Group of Trespassing Fans

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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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The Hoax (2007) R - 3½ Stars

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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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Big B to share screen space with Gere

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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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Richard Gere to speak at Tibet benefit in S.F.

Gere at Tibet benefit Richard Gere, longtime friend and ally of the Dalai Lama, and Lodi Gyari Rimpoche, the Tibetan leader's special envoy, will be the guest speakers at the annual American Himalayan Foundation benefit dinner, Dec. 8 at the Westin St.... Tibet - Dalai Lama - Richard Gere - American Himalayan Foundation - China

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Whatever You Say, Richard Gere.

30-something communications manager: I've learned to love my wild gay hairs... "Gray" hairs!Las Vegas, NevadaOverheard by: Sex Writer Goddess Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | wtf? Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2009-11-20

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Richard Gere thanks volunteers at Meals on Wheels celebration

File photoNorth Area Meals on Wheels volunteer Homer Gere and his son, actor Richard Gere, pose with state Sen. John DeFrancisco at the dedication of the agency's new building in this 2005 file photo. Richard Gere was in town Thursday...

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Richard Gere Visits His Upstate NY Hometown

NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Actor Richard Gere has returned to his former upstate New York hometown to help his father and other volunteers for Meals on Wheels celebrate an...

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