Christopher Reeve was an actor, director, author and equestrian best known for his role as Superman in four Superman films. In 1995 he was injured in a horse-riding accident and was paralyzed. He died nine years later after becoming a spokesperson and activist for paralyzed people and stem cell research.
Christopher Reeve Notable Roles
- 1998: Jason Kemp in the television remake of Rear Window
- 1993: Jack Lewis in The Remains of the Day
- 1992: Frederick Dallas in Noises Off
- 1985: Count Vronsky in television's Anna Karenina
- 1982: Clifford Anderson in Deathtrap
- 1980: Superman aka Clark Kent in Superman
Christopher Reeve Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
September 25, 1952: Born
1974: Enemies
1978: Gray Lady Down
1978: Superman
1980: Somewhere in Time
1980: Superman II
1983: Superman III
April 11, 1992: Marries Dana Reeve
June 7, 1992: Son Will Reeve born
1994: Speechless
1995: Has an equestrian accident and is paralyzed for life
1997: Wins an Emmy for Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
1999: Wins a Golden Globe for Rear Window
2003-04: Smallville
October 10, 2004: Dies
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Attended
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Attended Juilliard
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Wife
Dana Morosini Reeve, who died in 2006
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Studied with Robin Williams at Julliard
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Performed with Katharine Hepburn on Broadway when he was 22
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"Superman" Films
Superman, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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Did all of his own stunts in the Superman films
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Directed In the Gloaming in 1997
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Autobiography Still Me published in 1998
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Founded the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
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Children
Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve, Will Reeve
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Died
