Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Richard Gere
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Richard Gere made an impact.
Richard Gere is a prominent American actor who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He gained recognition for his roles in films like 'American Gigolo' solidifying his status as a leading man. He starred in commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies such as 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' 'Pretty Woman,' and 'Primal Fear.' Gere won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Billy Flynn in the musical 'Chicago.' He continues to act in film and remains a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
1995: President of Jury at Moscow International Film Festival
In 1995, Richard Gere served as the president of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival.
February 16, 2012: Honored with the George Eastman Award
On February 16, 2012, the George Eastman Museum honored Richard Gere with the George Eastman Award for distinguished contribution to the art of film.
May 17, 2012: Awarded Medal of Gratitude by Albanian President
On May 17, 2012, Richard Gere was awarded the Medal of Gratitude by Albanian President Bamir Topi for his humanitarian work and activism for human rights, particularly for unmasking and making known to the American public the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo in 1999 by the Serbian military against the Albanian civilian population.
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