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Richard Gere Biography

Birth Name:Richard Tiffany Gere

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

Founded The Gere Foundation in 1991 in an attempt to advocate for international humanitarian issues
Was named the Man of the Year in 2006 by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals
Was awarded a gymnastics scholarship to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, but left after two years to pursue a career in acting
Started working professionally as an actor at the Seattle Repertory Theatre and the Provincetown Playhouse in 1971
Quote: "(On why he likes Tibet) "When I am there [Tibet], I am very happy․ The Tibetans radiate․ They literally send out light․ His Holiness [the Dalai Lama] generates love and compassion to every human being․ He has committed himself to that․ I haven't made that leap yet․ I haven't given up self-aspiration․ I still love making movies․""
Quote: "(On having fame) "I don't want to be a personality․""
Frequently takes on the role of leading men in romantic films
Was offered the role of Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street," but turned the part down
Is a descendant of several pilgrims who travelled to America in the Mayflower
Was offered the lead role in "Die Hard," but turned it down

Awards

1978Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Male: nominated
1979David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): winner
1983Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1984Silver Ribbon-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): nominated
1984Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1986Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1995CableACE-Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1997Freedom of Expression Award-: winner
1997Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance: nominated
2000Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
2001Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2003Movies for Grownups Award-Best Breakaway Performance: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
2003OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2003Golden Aries-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Villain: nominated
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Dance Scene: nominated
2007Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2008Robert Altman Award-: winner
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2010Golden Camera-Best International Actor: winner
2013Jury Prize-Best Lead Actor: winner
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2025Best Screenplay-Best Feature Screenplay: winner
2025Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Actor: winner