Christopher Reeve
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
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.
Born
Sep 25, 1952
New York City, New York, USA
Died
Oct 10, 2004
Known For
Acting
Movies
73 acting
7 crew
Popularity
2.9
Known For
Superman
1978
as Superman / Clark Kent
Superman II
1980
as Superman / Clark Kent
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
1987
as Clark Kent / Superman
Superman III
1983
as Clark Kent / Superman
The Remains of the Day
1993
as Jack Lewis
Village of the Damned
1995
as Alan Chaffee
Somewhere in Time
1980
as Richard Collier
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006
as Clark Kent / Superman
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Noises Off...
1992
as Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent
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