Quick Facts
Born:
1952-09-25
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
96 Total Roles
Christopher Reeve
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Smallville
Virgil Swann
Superman
Clark Kent / Superman
Superman II
Superman / Clark Kent
Superman III
Clark Kent / Superman
The Remains of the Day
Jack Lewis
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Clark Kent / Superman
Tales from the Crypt
Fred
Village of the Damned
Alan Chaffee
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Music by John Williams MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever MOVIE | Self - Actor |
| 2024 | Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Superpowered: The DC Story TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics MOVIE | Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage) |
| 2010 | My Superhero MOVIE | Superman (archive footage, uncredited) |
| 2007 | Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut MOVIE | Clark Kent / Superman |
| 2006 | 80s: El soundtrack de una generación MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |