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Christopher Reeve

Acting 52 (deceased) years old New York City, New York, USA ★ 1.1
Born: September 25, 1952
Died: October 10, 2004

Biography

Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter and author. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, including his notable motion picture portrayal of the fictional superhero Superman.

On May 27, 1995, Reeve became a quadriplegic after being thrown from a horse in an equestrian competition in Virginia. He required a wheelchair and breathing apparatus for the rest of his life. He lobbied on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries, and for human embryonic stem cell research afterward. He founded the Christopher Reeve Foundation and co-founded the Reeve-Irvine Research Center.

Reeve married Dana Morosini in April 1992, and they had a son, William, born that June. Reeve had two children, Matthew (born 1979) and Alexandra (born 1983), from his previous relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Gae Exton.

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Known For

Superman
Superman Clark Kent / Superman 1978
Superman II
Superman II Superman / Clark Kent 1980
Superman III
Superman III Clark Kent / Superman 1983
The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day Jack Lewis 1993
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time Richard Collier 1980

Filmography

Acting Credits (95)

Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams Self - Actor (archive footage) 2024
Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever
Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever Self - Actor 2024
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Self (archive footage) 2024
Superpowered: The DC Story
Superpowered: The DC Story Self (archive footage) 2023
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage) 2010
My Superhero
My Superhero Superman (archive footage, uncredited) 2010
Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion
Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion Self (archive footage) 2007
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Clark Kent / Superman 2006
80s: El soundtrack de una generación
80s: El soundtrack de una generación Self (archive footage) 2006
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment Self (archive footage) 2003
Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps
Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps Self 2002
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Superman (archive footage) 2001
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' Self 2001
Smallville
Smallville Virgil Swann 2001
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' Self 2001
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend Self 2001
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw Self 2001
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey Self 2001
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
Back To "Somewhere In Time" Self 2000
Rear Window
Rear Window Jason Kemp 1998
Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope
Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope Self 1998
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
The Johannes B. Kerner Show Self 1998
The Practice
The Practice Kevin Healy 1997
A Step Toward Tomorrow
A Step Toward Tomorrow Denny Gabriel 1996
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities Narrator (voice) 1996
Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb
Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb Narrator (voice) 1996
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad Alan Johnson 1995
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Black Fox: The Price of Peace Alan Johnson 1995
Black Fox
Black Fox Alan Johnson 1995
Black Fox
Black Fox Alan Johnson 1995
Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion Dempsey Cain 1995
Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned Alan Chaffee 1995
Speechless
Speechless Bob 'Bagdad' Freed 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio Self 1994
The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day Jack Lewis 1993
Morning Glory
Morning Glory Will Parker 1993
Frasier
Frasier Leonard (voice) 1993
The Sea Wolf
The Sea Wolf Humphrey Van Weyden 1993
Nightmare in the Daylight
Nightmare in the Daylight Sean 1992
Mortal Sins
Mortal Sins Father Thomas Cusack 1992
Earth and the American Dream
Earth and the American Dream Reader (voice) 1992
Noises Off...
Noises Off... Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent 1992
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show Self 1991
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show 1991
Trump: What's The Deal?
Trump: What's The Deal? Self 1991
Death Dreams
Death Dreams George Westfield 1991
Bump in the Night
Bump in the Night Lawrence Muller 1991
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III Self 1990
Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday It Zwibble (voice) 1990
The Rose and the Jackal
The Rose and the Jackal Allan Pinkerton 1990
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt Fred 1989
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story John Dodge 1988
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story Maj. John Dodge 1988
Switching Channels
Switching Channels Blaine Bingham 1988
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel Self 1988
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen Self - Host 1988
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Clark Kent / Superman 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament Self 1987
Street Smart
Street Smart Jonathan Fisher 1987
America’s Cup - Yank It Back
America’s Cup - Yank It Back Narrator 1986
Dinosaur!
Dinosaur! Narrator (voice) 1985
The Making of 'Superman III'
The Making of 'Superman III' Self 1985
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina Count Vronsky 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II Self 1985
The Aviator
The Aviator Edgar Anscombe 1985
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio Self 1985
The Bostonians
The Bostonians Basil Ransome 1984
The Wandering Company
The Wandering Company Self 1984
The Making of 'Superman II'
The Making of 'Superman II' Self 1983
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince' 1983
Superman III
Superman III Clark Kent / Superman 1983
James Bond: The First 21 Years
James Bond: The First 21 Years Self 1983
Monsignor
Monsignor Father John Flaherty 1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince' 1982
Wogan
Wogan Self 1982
I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty Self 1982
Deathtrap
Deathtrap Clifford Anderson 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars Self 1982
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' Self 1982
Superman II
Superman II Superman / Clark Kent 1980
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time Richard Collier 1980
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
Friday Night, Saturday Morning 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood Self 1979
Superman
Superman Clark Kent / Superman 1978
Gray Lady Down
Gray Lady Down Phillips 1978
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show Self - Special Guest Star 1976
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self - Host 1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live Self (uncredited) 1975
The Norming of Jack 243
The Norming of Jack 243 Max 67 1975
V.I.P. Schaukel
V.I.P. Schaukel Self 1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
Tony Awards
Tony Awards Self - Performer 1956
Tony Awards
Tony Awards Self - Presenter 1956
The Oscars
The Oscars Self 1953
Love of Life
Love of Life Ben Harper 1951

Directing Credits (3)

Writing Credits (1)

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