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Richard Gere

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Richard Gere Fast Facts:

Attended college on a gymnastics scholarship. Studied philosophy and drama before dropping out to pursue acting.
Three of his early star-making roles, Days of Heaven (1978), American Gigolo (1980) and An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), were all turned down by John Travolta.
Was the first man to appear on the cover of Vogue in 1992 with then wife Cindy Crawford.
Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine in 1999.
A devout Buddhist, he co-founded the Tibet House, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
Awarded Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year in 2006.

Richard Gere Relationships:
Carey Lowell - Wife
Cindy Crawford - Ex-wife
David Gere - Brother
Dolores Gere - Mother
Homer Gere - Father
Homer James Jigme Gere - Son
Joanne Gere - Sister
Laura Gere - Sister
Susan Gere - Sister
Richard Gere Awards:
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
College:
Attended University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA