Christopher Reeve
Born September 25, 1952 (Age: 73)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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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Filmography
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 71
My Superhero
2010
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as Superman (archive footage, uncredited)
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Age: 57
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 50
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
2000
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as Self
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Age: 48
No Image
Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope
1998
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as Self
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Age: 45
No Image
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
1996
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 44
Village of the Damned
1995
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as Alan Chaffee
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Age: 42
Speechless
1994
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as Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
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Age: 42
The Remains of the Day
1993
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as Jack Lewis
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Age: 41
Noises Off...
1992
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as Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent
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Age: 39
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
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as Self
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Age: 37
Earthday Birthday
1990
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as It Zwibble (voice)
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Age: 37
Switching Channels
1988
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as Blaine Bingham
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Age: 35
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
1987
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as Clark Kent / Superman
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Age: 34
The Aviator
1985
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as Edgar Anscombe
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Age: 32
Superman III
1983
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as Clark Kent / Superman
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Age: 30
Deathtrap
1982
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as Clifford Anderson
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Age: 29
Superman II
1980
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as Superman / Clark Kent
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Age: 28
Superman
1978
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as Clark Kent / Superman
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Age: 26
Gray Lady Down
1978
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as Phillips
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Age: 25