Richard Gere grew up as an athlete, going to university on a gymnastics scholarship where he started off studying philosophy. It might not have seemed like he was on the path to becoming one of the most beloved actors of his generation. He left college after two years, however, and started pursuing subjects he was a little more passionate about, like appearing on the stage.

Richard Gere got his acting start in local theater productions in the 1960s before moving on to Broadway in the 1970s. He also started acting professionally on the screen in the 1970s and has managed to keep himself an in-demand actor ever since. He has consistently given some fantastic performances in a wide variety of genres, and his best range from crime dramas to musicals to romances.

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