Richard Gere is a prominent American actor whose career began in the 1970s. He gained recognition with roles in films like 'American Gigolo' (1980), establishing him as a leading man. His filmography includes successes such as 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (1982), 'Pretty Woman' (1990), and 'Primal Fear' (1996). Gere won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the musical 'Chicago' (2002). He continues to act, with notable roles in movies like 'Arbitrage' (2012) and 'Norman' (2016).
In 1978, Richard Gere and Brazilian painter Sylvia Martins traveled to Nepal, where he encountered many Tibetan monks and lamas, furthering his interest in Buddhism.
In 1995, Richard Gere served as the president of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival, marking a significant role in the film community.
In 1999, Richard Gere made known to the American public the inhuman crimes and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo committed by the Serbian military machine against the Albanian civilian population.
On February 16, 2012, Richard Gere received the George Eastman Award from the George Eastman Museum for his distinguished contribution to the art of film, celebrating his career and impact on cinema.
On May 17, 2012, Albanian President Bamir Topi awarded Richard Gere the Medal of Gratitude, recognizing his contributions to the arts, human rights activism, and for bringing awareness to the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo in 1999.
In February 2023, Richard Gere was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized during a family vacation in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. His wife later reported that he fully recovered.
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