History of Richard Gere in Timeline

Richard Gere is a prominent American actor whose career took off in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He gained significant recognition for his roles in films like *American Gigolo*, solidifying his status as a leading man. He starred in box office successes such as *An Officer and a Gentleman* and *Pretty Woman*, and continued to perform in films like *Primal Fear* and *Runaway Bride*. Gere's performance in the musical *Chicago* earned him a Golden Globe Award, demonstrating his versatility. He has also appeared in movies like *Arbitrage* and *Norman*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1978: Travel to Nepal and Meeting Tibetan Monks

In 1978, Richard Gere and Brazilian painter Sylvia Martins traveled to Nepal, where he met many Tibetan monks and lamas, marking a significant step in his Buddhist journey.

1995: President of the Jury at the Moscow International Film Festival

In 1995, Richard Gere served as the president of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival, showcasing his influence in the film industry.

1999: Kosovo Ethnic Cleansing

In 1999, Richard Gere unmasked and made known to the American public the inhuman crimes and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, perpetrated by the Serbian military machine against the Albanian civilian population.

February 16, 2012: Honored with the George Eastman Award

On February 16, 2012, Richard Gere was honored with the George Eastman Award by the George Eastman Museum for his distinguished contribution to the art of film.

May 17, 2012: Awarded the 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, particularly for unmasking crimes and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.

February 2023: Diagnosis and Hospitalization with Pneumonia

In February 2023, Richard Gere was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized during a family vacation in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. He has since fully recovered.