Fans Stunned after Realizing Homeless Man in These Pics Is Richard Gere: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Recognized Him’ The public is seeing more old photos of Richard Gere in a hobo outfit. Many people are taken aback years later when they realize who the star was who supported the nice deed of a stranger. Hollywood legend Richard Gere,74, has portrayed a number of characters that demonstrate the breadth of the actor’s abilities. 2014 saw him transition into homelessness in one of these roles. Many people were unaware at the time that it was for a movie, much less that it was starring Gere. The ancient media depicting him in persona still surprises our AmoMama readers years later. While strolling around New York City’s streets, Gere was utterly unidentifiable to the general population. “No one looked at me for more than forty minutes. I was in one of New York’s busiest areas. Richard Gere once said, “I wouldn’t have lasted 30 seconds if I had been there.”The “Runaway Bride” actress can be seen wearing an olive-colored pair of slacks, a long-sleeved blouse, a beige scarf, and a charcoal beanie in a number of photos.

In certain photos, Gere was also seen sitting close to actor Ben Vereen, who portrayed a different homeless man in the film. Gere also had on a slightly soiled raincoat.Further media depicts the actor carrying plastic bags while strolling around. During the movie’s filming, a few bystanders observed Gere walking past them in these pictures. At the time, most people were unaware that Gere was portraying George, a dad who wished to mend his damaged connection with his daughter Maggie, portrayed by actress Jena Malone.