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Richard Gere the Musician – 1978

The multi-talented Richard Gere began his training in music from an early age. As a youth, he played several instruments and wrote music for high school productions. Here a young Richard Gere is seen keeping his skills in tune in this candid photo from 1978.

Not only a talented actor, Gere’s musical prowess led him to not only play but compose the song in the steamy piano scene in Pretty Woman. The accomplished artist also played a guitar solo in Runaway Bride and learned tap dance for Chicago and karate for An Officer and A Gentleman.