Richard Gere: filmography and biography. The best roles of Richard Gere and personal life

Many women of different ages and nationalities are in love with the charming, gallant, handsome American actor Richard Gere. I can not believe that the sex symbol is already 64 years old, and it does not shine with the roles of cute tempter lovers. Richard Gere does not belong to the category of demanded actors, for which the directors are ready to fight, but he managed to occupy his niche in the film industry, to become not just famous and recognizable, but also a favorite of the multimillion army of fans.

Search for a place in the sun

Richard Gere was born in Philadelphia on August 29, 1949 in a family of a poor insurance agent. Looking at this actor, which is a symbol of male courtesy and chivalry, it's hard to even imagine that he grew up on a village farm. His family was not rich, his father barely made ends meet, but his son, he instilled a love of art and music in particular. Immediately after leaving school in 1967, Richard entered the University of Massachusetts, where he studied drama and philosophy for two years.

In 1969, Gere decided to decide on a future career and try to settle in adulthood, so he dropped out of school. The young man was very attracted to music, so he decided to become a professional trumpet player. Richard settles in the Vermont Rockers commune, but soon becomes disillusioned with the chosen profession and returns to New York. As an actor, Gere decided to try himself at the London Rock Opera, where he received the lead role, but the opera closed after the first performance. As a result, Richard had to return to his native States to participate in the Broadway comedy musical.

The beginning of a stellar career

In his youth, Richard Gere was very modest and reserved. His filmography, perhaps, could be more extensive if the actor at one time was able to easily and naturally converge with people, submit themselves on the right side. At the same time, his career could have ended, never having begun, if Gere had not played the role of the suicide bomber in Shepard's play The Killer's Head. After this young talent achieved positive reviews, and many directors drew attention to it.

After that, the actor had several not very successful attempts. With the support of Shepard, he got a role in the film "Paradise Days." In it, very charming and a little crafty young man played Richard Gere. The filmography of the handsome in 1977 was replenished with Brooks' film "In Search of Mr. Goodbar". Although his hero on the screen was no more than 15 minutes, but even in this short time he managed to conquer the viewer. Very successful films with the participation of Richard Gere came in the early 80's. Among them is the film "American Gigolo" and "Officer and Gentleman". These films were for John Travolta, but he was in great demand, so he refused the proposed roles, allowing Gere to prove himself.

Gir's failures in film career

In 1984, Richard starred in the movie "Club" Cotton ", where he managed to fully demonstrate their musical abilities. His hero played various musical instruments, including a trumpet, and distinguished himself with a fervent love of jazz. Then there were continuous failures. "Internal Affairs", "King David", "Power" - in these paintings did not show himself to Richard Gere. Filmography of the 80s as a whole was not very bright and successful, the actor tried his best, but his role did not find the right response in the hearts of viewers and film critics. All his attempts to please were mocked or misinterpreted.

The best roles

At the beginning of his film career, Richard Gere was not particularly stable. His filmography in the 70's and 80's contains information about the paintings, which were marked by incredible ups and downs. One of his best roles Gere played in the film "Days of harvest" (1978). His hero Bill is a young guy prone to adventures. He is a little quick-tempered, has a good wit. Bill is a criminal and a swindler, but he has not become such a good life. The film itself was shot very qualitatively, and Richard in it was revealed to 100%.

The roles of Richard Gere, whether main or secondary, are remembered once and for all. One of his best films is "Pretty Woman", filmed in 1990. There he played the role of a wealthy, successful man, ready to pay for everything that he takes. By the age of 40, the actor had grown a bit stout, his former glint had disappeared in his eyes, so he was no longer fit to play the heroes-lovers. Gyrom's millionaire Lewis in a suit with a handkerchief in his breast pocket looks spectacular and monumental.

In the treasury of the best films, it is also worth adding "Primeval Fear", filmed in 1996. Here Richard played a successful lawyer. His hero, a sleek man, confident in his victory, is immediately remembered. In 2002, Gere again played a lawyer, but this time in the movie "Chicago". The actor of many spectators enchanted with his play, because charismatic people play not simply, but he easily managed to maintain interest in his hero throughout the entire film.

Life of the actor behind the scenes

Biography of Richard Gere contains not only facts about his creative life. The actor for a while left the movie to travel the world. As a result, he became interested in Buddhism, became a zealous activist and fighter for the rights of Tibetans oppressed by the Chinese government. Gir made every effort to use his popularity to promote his activist ideas. The fact that Buddhism for the actor is not just another fashion hobby, but something more, confirms the Tibet House based in New York, and also the fund named after Gere.

Personal life of an idol

Richard Gere does not belong to the celebrities exposing their personal lives for show. He carefully concealed and hides his hobbies and amorous adventures, so fans of the actor is left with only rumors. With his first passion, Gere met at the age of 22 and lived with her in a civil marriage for 5 years. Then he had a relationship with the Brazilian artist Sylvia Martins, who also lasted about 5 years.

At the age of 42, Richard decided to tie himself up with 25-year-old Cindy Crawford, but their happiness was not long. In 4 years, the young wife left him, unable to get used to her husband's enthusiasm for Buddhism. His luck Richard found in 1996 with actress Larry Lowell, with her he still lives. At the age of 50 Gere became a father: in 2000 he had a son, Homer James Jigme Gere. In addition, the actor brought up his stepdaughter, Larry's daughter from his first marriage, Hanu Dan Lowell. The children of Richard Gere grew up in a family where there was always harmony and mutual understanding. No woman with an actor was as good as with Lowell, as evidenced by their continued relationship.

Interesting facts about biography

• Not all fans of the actor know that their idol twice refused to play the role in the movie "Pretty Woman", which eventually brought him worldwide popularity. His refusal was argued by a bad scenario. When he learned that Julia Roberts was his partner, he thought about the proposal, but the final decision was influenced by the financial side.
• The most important hobbies of the actor are Buddhism and meditation.
• Gere is a member of the American Committee for Peace in Chechnya.

What is Richard living today?

Movies with Richard Gere viewers are always perceived with love and trepidation. Despite his considerable age, the actor is actively withdrawn in new films and continues to please fans with unsurpassed acting and charisma. Gere is still fond of Buddhism and often travels to Tibet.