Homer George Gere- Biography of Richard Gere’s Father

The Hollywood industry is full of talented people and strong genes. Being a celebrity father, Homer George Gere becomes a heartthrob to thousands of fans. Further, the 100-year-old Gere, famous as the father of Richard Tiffany Gere, shortly Richard Gere, is an insurance agent for the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

Moreover, Richard is a Golden Globe award-winning American actor, producer, and humanitarian activist who rose to eminence, dropping his incredible performance as Matt Dyson in Yanks.

The veteran actor has made his strong place in the Hollywood film industry and is better known for his adorable performances and also known for his production work. The guy mostly played supporting roles during the 1970s; appearing in the film named Looking for Mr. Goodbar released in 1977.

Moreover, Gere’s career stabilized when he bagged roles in Internal Affairs and Pretty Women, both of which were released in 1990. Numerous people are eager to know their favorite personalities’ personal life, that’s why Richard’s parents are highly searched topics on the internet.

So today in this tabloid, we will discuss all the details about his parent’s personal and professional life; till then stay tuned with us.

About Homer George Gere

Richard’s dad Homer was born on May 7, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States to Pennsylvania Parents Albert William Gere (1889-1967), and Hazel Marjorie Snover (born in 1882).

George Lane Gere, Mary Alworth, Helen R. Clark, and Franklin Pierce Snover were his grandparents.

Likewise, he is an American citizen and is of Mayflower descendants. Currently, the man resides in Philadelphia. Sadly, we don’t have any information on whether he has any siblings or not yet.

Nonetheless, the celebrity father is a secretive type of person who has successfully hidden all the details of his early life, childhood, and academic background behind the curtain.

It seems like Homer is an educated person who has attended and completed his education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (a public research university) with good grades.

As we know, George is an insurance agent who developed an interest in this site from a very early age. Furthermore, Gere’s works are highly appreciated, and he has been doing his project for a long time.

He frequently attends the big events with his son Richard Gere, the premiere of Three Christs during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 14 in Toronto, Ontario, and the Chicago Bulls VS New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2012, in New York City.

Recently, his son was in New York over the long Memorial Day weekend to celebrate a special birthday; it wasn’t his birthday but rather his dad Homer’s 100 birthday.

Homer’s Marital Life

The TV personality Homer George is a married man with his childhood sweetheart, Doris Tiffany, who grew up in the small town of Brooklyn, Pa. That’s where George met his wife, while still in grade school, and was very much in love plus supported one another proudly.

Moreover, the lovey-dovey couple was in a relationship for a while and later tied their wedding knot on October 24, 1945, at a private wedding ceremony somewhere under the sky.

After moving to North Syracuse, New York, in 1951, his wife became a homemaker, raising their kids Richard Gere, Susan, David, Joanne, and Laura.

Furthermore, they lived happily and have been together the for last 70+ years with no sign of separation or breakup until 2016.

It seems that the heaven-made couple was madly in love with each other; so far, they lived a happy married life without any ups and downs between them.

Shocked Everyone With His Wife’s Death and Her Funeral Ceremony

Famous TV personality Homer’s wife Doris Anna Gere was born on October 16, 1924, as Doris Anna Tiffany in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna Country, Pennsylvania, United States, to catholic parents; William Stanton Tiffany and Anna Rebecca (Stevens) Tiffany.

Likewise, she is of American citizenship and belongs to a mixed ethnic background. Further, the icon is the sister of Evelyn A Tiffany, Jean E Tiffany, Mergery Tiffany, and William Stevens Tiffany.

Sadly, the queen closed her eyes on July 05, 2016, at the age of 91 in North Syracuse, Onondaga Country, New York, United States, leaving all her love to her family and kids. As per her obituary:

‘She was a seamstress and loved quilting, She was a member of the Plank Road Quilt Guild and especially loved making quilts for her family and friends.’

In addition to her son Richard, his mom is persisted by her hubby of more than 70 years; daughters Susan, Joanne, and Laura, another son David; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In the year 2016, the funeral ceremony was completed at 11 a.m. July 9 at Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home, 3401 Vickery Road. North Syracuse, New York. Moreover, her life partner, kids, and some friends showed eulogies at this miserable ceremony.

Who Is Homer George Gere’s Son?

The Report to the Commissioner actor Richard took birth on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the United States to the legendary couple Homer and Doris.

Likewise, he is of American nationality and mix of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Dutch, and French ethnicity.

Similarly, the guy enrolled at North Syracuse Central High School and then attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The 1970s was the era when Tiffany started off his professional career as an actor and later, he expanded his interest in the field of production.

But, Gere has not just worked on acting projects, yet produced movies. Besides this, the talented man rose to fame after giving a heart-winning performance in the movie named American Gigalo in 1980.

After that, Richard gained immense fame being a part of Sex Symbol and as a leading man. Also, he starred in many on-screen films such as An Officer and a Gentleman in 1982, The Cotton Club in 1984, Pretty Woman in 1990, and many others.

Nonetheless, there are many other film credits for which Mr. Gere became popular in his professional career. Throughout his career life, the actor-cum-producer has won many awards and honors including Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by Actor in a Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical for Chicago (2002), Movies for Grownups Award for Best Breakaway Performance for Chicago (2002), Jury Prize Awards for Best Lead Actor for Arbitrage (2006), Golden Camera Awards for Best International Actor for The Hoax (2006), etc.

In addition, the dashing guy was the President of the Jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival in 1995.

More About His Son, Richard Gere’s Personal Life

Besides glimpsing the relationship of his son, Richard Gere is one of the luckiest men on the earth having an intimate relationship with many gorgeous TV personalities.

The humanitarian activist was in a relationship with Loree Rodkin but their relationship didn’t go well so the two got separated. Then, he linked with Diana Ross, but they parted ways.

Similarly, The Unfaithful actor was in an intimate relationship with Barbara Carrera, an American actress but the duo broke up. After that, he was involved in a relationship with Carole Mallory, an American author, but the affair didn’t go well so they got separated.

Then, the handsome hunk dated Penelope Milford, an American actress from 1971-1978. Then, he linked with Dawn Steel, an American studio executive, but they broke up in 1978.

Besides this, the guy was in a relationship with Dalila Di Lazzaro, an Italian model, but the twosome parted ways in 1980.

In the same way, the Chicago actor was in a relationship with Barbra Streisand, an American singer-songwriter but they separated.

Later, he dated Tina Chow, a Model but the relationship didn’t go well so they split up.

Furthermore, Mr. Gere was in a relationship with Sylvia Martins, a Brazilian painter but they broke up. In the mid-eighties, the entertainer had brief relationships with both Priscilla Ann Presley, an American actress, and Kim Basinger in the mid-eighties.

Thereafter, the talented producer also made headlines away from the cameras thanks to his high profile yet brief marriage to the supermodel Cindy Crawford from 1991-1995, his spiritual beliefs in Buddhism, and his political support for Tibet.

Later, he dated Julia Roberts but the two parted ways. Then, the dude started dating Laura Bailey, an American actress, but they split up.

In addition to this, the TV personality linked up with Uma Thurman but they separated. Then, he married Carey Lowell in November 2002 and also had a baby named Homer James Jigme Gere in February 2000.

However, the two split in 2013, in a highly contested court proceeding in the New York County Supreme Court, and the case was settled in October 2016.

Later, the good-looking man was in a relationship with Padma Lakshmi but broke up.

Talking about now, Homer George Gere got married to Alejandro Silva Friedland in early April 2018 and also became parents to their child name Alexander Gere born in the year 2019. Since then, the lovebird lives a blissful life with their kids in their beautiful house.

How Wealthy Is Homer George Gere In 2023?

Being a celebrity father and insurance agent, Richard’s dad earned a handsome sum of money throughout his professional career. But, it is very tough to evaluate and calculate his estimated net worth due to the lack of information.

Not to mention, the celebrity dad became famous after the fame of his son. Richard is one of the richest actors, activists, and producers of all time who has summoned a great amount of money.

According to CelebrityNetWorth, his estimated net worth is $ 150 million as of Feb 20, 2023.

Also, the star campaigns for human rights in Tibet, plus supported and campaigned for Hilary Clinton in 2016 for president, and donated $2,700 to her campaign.

Further, the fellow got to put his ballroom dancing skills to the test in 2004’s drama Shall We Dance? The movie went on to gross $170 million worldwide.

Additionally, his next big hit was in 2007’s semi-biographical film I’m Not There, where the TV performer was one of six actors to portray a version of Bob Dylan.

He teamed up with Diane Lane yet again in 2008’s romantic drama Nights in Rodanthe, which was a commercial hit; grossing $84 million worldwide, but widely panned by critics.

Real Estate Properties

In 2005 American Gigalo actor paid $6.9 million for a home in Sag Harbor, NY (in Southampton), called Strongheart Manor; the 6-acre home has 300 feet of bay frontage and expansive lawns. Over the next few years, the guy extensively renovated the property, primarily the 14,000-square-foot main house.

In 2013 the leading actor listed the property for sale for $70 million and then he lowered the price to $47.5 million, then eventually accepted $36.5 million. In contrast, the buyer was TV host Matt Lauer.

Moreover, his primary home is an incredible 50+ acre compound estate in Pound Ridge, New York. which was originally bought in 1987 for $1.5 million.

In January 2022, he listed this mansion for sale for $28 million. In June 2022, the star accepted an offer of $24.15 million for this property.

Not too far from his former 50-acre compound, the activist co-owns the Bedford Post Inn.

Besides this, he and his wife Silva paid $10.5 million in 2020 over two transactions (one of the transactions was $9.8 million) to put together a new 35-acre estate in the New York town of North Salem. Also, the entertainer owns an apartment in New York City.

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