Richard Gere (b. 1949), an American actor, rose to fame in the 1980s with roles that defined his image as a sex symbol and charismatic leading man. Films like *American Gigolo* (1980), where he portrayed a sophisticated escort, and *An Officer and a Gentleman* (1982), as a rebellious yet smitten cadet, cemented his status.

In the 1990s, his career received a further boost with highly successful romantic comedies such as *Pretty Woman* (1990), alongside Julia Roberts, which made him an icon of the genre. Gere demonstrated versatility, branching into thrillers like *Primal Fear* (1996) and musicals such as *Chicago* (2002), for which he won a Golden Globe. His acting style is often characterized by natural elegance, charm, and a magnetic screen presence, making him a recognizable face of Hollywood cinema.