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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Smallville

    Smallville

  • Frasier

    Frasier

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • The Practice

    The Practice

  • Wogan

    Wogan

  • The Johannes B. Kerner Show

    The Johannes B. Kerner Show

  • Tales from the Crypt

    Tales from the Crypt

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • Faerie Tale Theatre

    Faerie Tale Theatre

  • The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

  • Superman

    Superman

  • The Remains of the Day

    The Remains of the Day

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

    Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

  • Love of Life

    Love of Life

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

    Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

  • Superman II

    Superman II

  • The Sea Wolf

    The Sea Wolf

  • Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams

  • Gray Lady Down

    Gray Lady Down

  • James Bond: The First 21 Years

    James Bond: The First 21 Years

  • Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

    Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

  • Superpowered: The DC Story

    Superpowered: The DC Story

  • Nightmare in the Daylight

    Nightmare in the Daylight

  • My Superhero

    My Superhero

  • Morning Glory

    Morning Glory

  • The Wandering Company

    The Wandering Company

  • Superman III

    Superman III

  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

  • Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

    Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

  • The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

  • Mortal Sins

    Mortal Sins

  • The Making of 'Superman III'

    The Making of 'Superman III'

  • The Making of 'Superman II'

    The Making of 'Superman II'

  • I Love Liberty

    I Love Liberty

  • Somewhere in Time

    Somewhere in Time

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

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

  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    The Muppets Go Hollywood

  • Anna Karenina

    Anna Karenina

  • Death Dreams

    Death Dreams

  • Deathtrap

    Deathtrap

  • Rear Window

    Rear Window

  • Earth and the American Dream

    Earth and the American Dream

  • The Aviator

    The Aviator

  • The Bostonians

    The Bostonians

  • Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

  • Speechless

    Speechless

  • Noises Off...

    Noises Off...

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

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

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

  • Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

    Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

  • Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

    Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

  • Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

    Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

  • Night of 100 Stars

    Night of 100 Stars

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • Dinosaur!

    Dinosaur!

  • Adventures in the Making of Superman

    Adventures in the Making of Superman

  • Bump in the Night

    Bump in the Night

  • Switching Channels

    Switching Channels

  • Above Suspicion

    Above Suspicion

  • Black Fox: The Price of Peace

    Black Fox: The Price of Peace

  • The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

    The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

  • Street Smart

    Street Smart

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

    Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

  • Inside the Actors Studio

    Inside the Actors Studio

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

    The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

  • Monsignor

    Monsignor

  • 80s: El soundtrack de una generación

    80s: El soundtrack de una generación

  • Earthday Birthday

    Earthday Birthday

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

    Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

  • 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

  • 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

    101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

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

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

  • Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

    Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

  • Back To "Somewhere In Time"

    Back To "Somewhere In Time"

  • The Norming of Jack 243

    The Norming of Jack 243

  • Sleeping Beauty

    Sleeping Beauty

  • Trump: What's The Deal?

    Trump: What's The Deal?

  • The Rose and the Jackal

    The Rose and the Jackal

  • Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

    Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

  • A Step Toward Tomorrow

    A Step Toward Tomorrow

  • America’s Cup - Yank It Back

    America’s Cup - Yank It Back

  • Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

    Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

  • Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps

    Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps

  • Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope

    Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope