Richard Gilmore

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Richard Gilmore, played by Edward Hermann, is married to Emily Gilmore and is the father of Lorelai Gilmore. His mother, Lorelai "Trix" Gilmore, has also appeared in several episodes. At the start of the series, Richard is the Executive Vice President of the Gehrman-Driscoll Insurance Corporation, and he oversees their international division. He has taken on several different ventures since he was initially forced into retirement. In season seven, he gets a teaching job at the Yale University where he holds lectures on Economy, attended also by his granddaughter Rory. Richard suffered a bout of angina in 1.10 Forgiveness and Stuff. He had a serious second heart attack in 7.12 To Whom It May Concern and in 7.13 I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia he undergoes a open-heart surgery that will leave him unoperative in his job for a good number of the following episodes.

During the time that Rory stayed with Richard and Emily so that she could have a "do-over" he was the first to admit and realize that "the moment they took Rory away from Lorelei, they lost."

Through the series Richard has adored Rory for her literary taste and sweet nature. He's very protective of her; as shown when he met Dean (her boyfriend during season two). Richard grills Dean, knowing he's not good enough for Rory. During 'Richard in Stars Hallow' Dean was giving Rory a car he made himself, Richard loudly protested (againt Lorelai). The two males go to Gypsy's, she finds nothing wrong but Richard makes her check it many times. Dean says he loves Rory, Richard says she's young but doesn't hate Dean, somewhat apologizes for his interrogation. He notices Dean is tall, Dean sarcastically asks if he wants a dance, Richard says "No, thank you. I appreciate the offer though".

While Rory goes to Yale, Richard's proud Univeristy, she dates playboy Logan Huntsburger. Richard is happy she's with a blue-blood but greives when he learns Rory isn't a virgin.