Christopher Reeve

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

94

Gender

Male

Birthday

1952-09-25

Day of death

2004-10-10 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Christopher Reeve

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.

Known For

  • Smallville

    Smallville

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Frasier

    Frasier

  • The Practice

    The Practice

  • Wogan

    Wogan

  • Faerie Tale Theatre

    Faerie Tale Theatre

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • The Johannes B. Kerner Show

    The Johannes B. Kerner Show

  • Tales from the Crypt

    Tales from the Crypt

  • The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

  • Lynch/Oz

    Lynch/Oz

  • Monsignor

    Monsignor

  • The Aviator

    The Aviator

  • Superman

    Superman

  • Superpowered: The DC Story

    Superpowered: The DC Story

  • My Superhero

    My Superhero

  • Switching Channels

    Switching Channels

  • Deathtrap

    Deathtrap

  • Speechless

    Speechless

  • Love of Life

    Love of Life

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • Anna Karenina

    Anna Karenina

  • Death Dreams

    Death Dreams

  • Superman II

    Superman II

  • Earthday Birthday

    Earthday Birthday

  • Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

    Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

  • Superman III

    Superman III

  • Morning Glory

    Morning Glory

  • The Wandering Company

    The Wandering Company

  • The Sea Wolf

    The Sea Wolf

  • The Remains of the Day

    The Remains of the Day

  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

  • Rear Window

    Rear Window

  • Night of 100 Stars

    Night of 100 Stars

  • Somewhere in Time

    Somewhere in Time

  • Dinosaur!

    Dinosaur!

  • Bump in the Night

    Bump in the Night

  • Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

    Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

    Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

  • Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

    Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

  • I Love Liberty

    I Love Liberty

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • Gray Lady Down

    Gray Lady Down

  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

  • Noises Off...

    Noises Off...

  • The Bostonians

    The Bostonians

  • Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams

  • Inside the Actors Studio

    Inside the Actors Studio

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • Street Smart

    Street Smart

  • James Bond: The First 21 Years

    James Bond: The First 21 Years

  • Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

    Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

  • Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

    Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

  • Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Above Suspicion

    Above Suspicion

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    The Muppets Go Hollywood

  • Black Fox: The Price of Peace

    Black Fox: The Price of Peace

  • Sleeping Beauty

    Sleeping Beauty

  • The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

    The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

  • 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

    101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

  • The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

  • Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

    Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

  • Mortal Sins

    Mortal Sins

  • Earth and the American Dream

    Earth and the American Dream

  • Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw

    Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw

  • The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

    The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

  • A Step Toward Tomorrow

    A Step Toward Tomorrow

  • The Making of 'Superman II'

    The Making of 'Superman II'

  • The Rose and the Jackal

    The Rose and the Jackal

  • Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

    Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

  • The Making of 'Superman III'

    The Making of 'Superman III'

  • Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

    Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

  • Nightmare in the Daylight

    Nightmare in the Daylight

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

    The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

  • Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

    Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

  • The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

    The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

  • Back To "Somewhere In Time"

    Back To "Somewhere In Time"

  • Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'

    Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'

  • America’s Cup - Yank It Back

    America’s Cup - Yank It Back

  • Trump: What's The Deal?

    Trump: What's The Deal?

  • The Norming of Jack 243

    The Norming of Jack 243

  • 80s: El soundtrack de una generación

    80s: El soundtrack de una generación

  • Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

    Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

  • Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope

    Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope

  • Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

    Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

  • Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

    Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

  • Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps

    Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps