Richard Gere
Acting
Biography
Richard Tiffany Gere (born August 31, 1949) is an American actor and producer. He began in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) and a starring role in Days of Heaven (1978). He came to prominence with his role in the film American Gigolo (1980), which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. He went on to star in many well-received films, including An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), The Cotton Club (1984), Pretty Woman (1990), Sommersby (1993), Primal Fear (1996), Runaway Bride (1999), I'm Not There (2007), Arbitrage (2012) and Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer (2016). For portraying Billy Flynn in the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago (2002), he won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the cast.
Born: August 31, 1949
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion
The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
Famous New Yorkers and the pooches they love are the focus of this refreshingly honest and endearing series of interviews that celebrates the meaningful connections people share with their pups. Gossip columnist Cindy Adams, playwright Edward Albee, designer Isaac Mizrahi, and actors Glenn Close, Edie Falco and Richard Gere are among the many celebs who pay tribute to their beloved canine companions.
Cosmos
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.
Reading Rainbow
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
To commemorate the first century of American filmmaking, the American Film Institute embarked on a celebration of America's greatest movies from the first 100 years of American cinema — 1896-1996.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Primal Fear
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
Mustang: Journey of Transformation
Lost in time, the Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang is one of the last sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. But, long isolated by geography and politics, the people struggle to survive and the center of their culture, the fifteenth century monasteries and the art within are dangerously close to collapse. Mustang - Journey of Transformation, tells the compelling story of the efforts to rescue this ancient place from the brink of extinction and help spark a cultural renaissance. Storytellers include His Holiness the Dalai Lama; the King of Mustang; and Luigi Fieni, the chief art restorer.
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.
Filmography
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as Leo Fife
as James 'Bosko' Bradley
as Daniel Bloch
as Self - Guest
as Howard
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as Max Finch
as Dr. Alan Stone
as Stan Lohman
as Norman Oppenheimer
as Franny
as Guy Chambers
as George
as Henry
as Self
as Clair Patterson (voice)
as Robert (segment "iBabe")
as Robert Miller
as Paul Shepherdson
as Self
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as Narrator
as Off. Eddie Dugan
as Narrator (voice)
as George Putnam
as Parker Wilson
as Narrator
as Paul
as Self
as Billy
as Simon Hunt
as Erroll Babbage
as Self
as Clifford Irving
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as Saul
as Self - Presenter
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as John Clark
as Self (archive footage)
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as Billy Flynn
as Edward Sumner
as John Klein
as Dr. Sullivan Travis / Dr. T
as Will Keane
as Self - Guest
as Ike Graham
as Self
as Self - Host
as Self / Host
as Declan Mulqueen
as Jack Moore
as Self
as Martin Vail
as Self
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as Lancelot
as Self (archive footage)
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as Vincent Eastman
as Mr. Jones
as The Choreographer
as John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
as Isaac Barr
as Self
as Clark (Kane's Nephew)
as Self (uncredited)
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as Edward Lewis
as Dennis Peck
as Richard Gere (voice)
as Frank Roberts
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Eddie Jillette
as Pete St. John
as King David
as Narrator (English language version)
as Richard 'Dixie' Dwyer
as Dr. Eduardo Plarr
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Jesse
as Zack Mayo
as Self
as Julian Kaye
as Matt Dyson
as Stony De Coco
as Bill
as Tony
as Raider
as Trooper Walter Spenser
as Billy
as Geno Papas
as Self - Guest
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