Richard Gere American Actor From Philadelphia
Richard Gere · actor and film actor · American
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Biography
Richard Gere is an American actor born on 31 August 1949 in Philadelphia. Richard Gere is 77 years old. He is known for The Concert for New York City (2001) and Junket Whore (1998).
The earliest credit on record for Richard Gere is Report to the Commissioner (1975). His filmography here covers 61 films and 3 TV series from 1975 to 2026. He has taken on roles such as John Clark in Shall We Dance? (2004), Lancelot in First Knight (1995) and Billy Flynn in Chicago (2002). The most recent title listed is The Basics of Philosophy (2026).
His instruments include trumpet.
Awards on record come to 10 wins and one nomination. The earliest win listed is David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor in 1979 for Days of Heaven. The list of wins runs up to Marian Anderson Award in 2007.
Filmography
64 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Basics of Philosophy | Film | |
| 2024 | Longing | Film | |
| 2024 | Oh, Canada | Film | |
| 2024– | The Agency | James Bradley / Bosko | TV series |
| 2023 | Maybe I Do | Film | |
| 2019 | It Takes a Lunatic | Film | |
| 2019– | MotherFatherSon | TV series | |
| 2017 | The Dinner | Film | |
| 2016 | Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer | Film | |
| 2015 | The Benefactor | Film | |
| 2015 | The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Film | |
| 2014 | Henry & Me | Film | |
| 2014 | Time Out of Mind | Film | |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Film | |
| 2012 | Arbitrage | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Double | Film | |
| 2009 | Amelia | Film | |
| 2009 | Brooklyn's Finest | Film | |
| 2009 | Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Film | |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Film | |
| 2007 | I'm Not There | Bob Dylan, Billy the Kid, Billy | Film |
| 2007 | Manufacturing Dissent | Film | |
| 2007 | The Flock | Film | |
| 2007 | The Hunting Party | Film | |
| 2006 | The Hoax | Clifford Irving | Film |
| 2005 | Bee Season | Film | |
| 2004 | Shall We Dance? | John Clark | Film |
| 2003 | Day by Day: A Director's Journey Part I | Film | |
| 2002 | Chicago | Billy Flynn | Film |
| 2002 | The Mothman Prophecies | Film | |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Film | |
| 2001 | The Concert for New York City | Film | |
| 2000 | Autumn in New York | Film | |
| 2000 | Dr. T & the Women | Film | |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | Film | |
| 1998 | Junket Whore | Film | |
| 1997 | Red Corner | Film | |
| 1997 | The Jackal | Film | |
| 1996 | Primal Fear | Film | |
| 1995 | First Knight | Lancelot | Film |
| 1994 | Intersection | Film | |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Film | |
| 1993 | Mr. Jones | Film | |
| 1993 | Sommersby | Film | |
| 1992 | Final Analysis | Film | |
| 1991 | Rhapsody in August | Film | |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Film | |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman | Film | |
| 1988 | Miles from Home | Film | |
| 1986 | No Mercy | Film | |
| 1986 | Power | Film | |
| 1985 | King David | David | Film |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Film | |
| 1983 | Breathless | Film | |
| 1983 | The Honorary Consul | Film | |
| 1982 | An Officer and a Gentleman | Film | |
| 1981 | Reporter | Film | |
| 1980 | American Gigolo | Film | |
| 1979 | Yanks | Film | |
| 1978 | Bloodbrothers | Film | |
| 1978 | Days of Heaven | Film | |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | Film | |
| 1975 | Report to the Commissioner | Film | |
| Na plovarne | TV series |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Donostia Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Marian Anderson Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Geuzenpenning | Won | |
| 2003 | Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Chicago | Won |
| 2002 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast | Chicago | Won |
| 2002 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Chicago | Won |
| 1996 | Light of Truth Award | Won | |
| 1980 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| 1979 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor | Days of Heaven | Won |
| James Parks Morton Interfaith Award | Won | ||
| 1986 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | King David | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Alejandra Silva since 2018. Earlier marriages on record are to Cindy Crawford (1991 to 1995) and Carey Lowell (2002 to 2013). He has one child on record. Education on record includes Cicero – North Syracuse High School and University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Richard Gere Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Richard Gere?
Richard Gere is 77 years old, born on 31 August 1949 in Philadelphia.
What is Richard Gere known for?
Richard Gere is known for The Concert for New York City (2001) and Junket Whore (1998).
What is Richard Gere’s nationality?
Richard Gere is American, born in Philadelphia.
Who is Richard Gere married to?
Richard Gere is married to Alejandra Silva; they married in 2018.
Has Richard Gere won any awards?
Yes. 10 awards are on record, including Donostia Award (2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q48410), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Harald Krichel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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