Christopher Reeve
Known For
Acting
Born
1952-09-25 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
2004-10-10
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.
Most Known For
Smallville
as Dr. Virgil Swann
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Frasier
as Leonard (voice)
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Practice
as Kevin Healy
Tales from the Crypt
as Fred
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
as Self
Wogan
as Self
The Oscars
as Self
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
Faerie Tale Theatre
as Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
Love of Life
as Ben Harper
Superman
as Clark Kent / Superman
Superpowered: The DC Story
as Self (archive footage)
Superman III
as Clark Kent / Superman
Speechless
as Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
V.I.P. Schaukel
as Self
Superman II
as Superman / Clark Kent
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
as Clark Kent / Superman