Christopher Reeve

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

95

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

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Frasier

    Frasier

  • The Practice

    The Practice

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Wogan

    Wogan

  • The Johannes B. Kerner Show

    The Johannes B. Kerner Show

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

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

  • Faerie Tale Theatre

    Faerie Tale Theatre

  • Tales from the Crypt

    Tales from the Crypt

  • 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

  • Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

    Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

  • 80s: El soundtrack de una generación

    80s: El soundtrack de una generación

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

    The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • Superman

    Superman

  • The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

  • Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

    Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

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

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

  • The Making of 'Superman II'

    The Making of 'Superman II'

  • Black Fox: The Price of Peace

    Black Fox: The Price of Peace

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

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

  • Superman II

    Superman II

  • The Remains of the Day

    The Remains of the Day

  • Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

    Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

  • Death Dreams

    Death Dreams

  • Superpowered: The DC Story

    Superpowered: The DC Story

  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • Love of Life

    Love of Life

  • The Bostonians

    The Bostonians

  • Superman III

    Superman III

  • The Aviator

    The Aviator

  • Noises Off...

    Noises Off...

  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    The Muppets Go Hollywood

  • Somewhere in Time

    Somewhere in Time

  • Earthday Birthday

    Earthday Birthday

  • Rear Window

    Rear Window

  • Speechless

    Speechless

  • Street Smart

    Street Smart

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

    Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

  • Dinosaur!

    Dinosaur!

  • Anna Karenina

    Anna Karenina

  • The Making of 'Superman III'

    The Making of 'Superman III'

  • Deathtrap

    Deathtrap

  • Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

  • Gray Lady Down

    Gray Lady Down

  • Morning Glory

    Morning Glory

  • The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

    The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'

  • Switching Channels

    Switching Channels

  • Music by John Williams

    Music by John Williams

  • Trump: What's The Deal?

    Trump: What's The Deal?

  • The Norming of Jack 243

    The Norming of Jack 243

  • Monsignor

    Monsignor

  • Night of 100 Stars

    Night of 100 Stars

  • The Sea Wolf

    The Sea Wolf

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

    Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw

  • Bump in the Night

    Bump in the Night

  • James Bond: The First 21 Years

    James Bond: The First 21 Years

  • Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

    Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

  • Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

    Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

  • I Love Liberty

    I Love Liberty

  • Nightmare in the Daylight

    Nightmare in the Daylight

  • The Wandering Company

    The Wandering Company

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • My Superhero

    My Superhero

  • Earth and the American Dream

    Earth and the American Dream

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

  • The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

    The Great Escape II: The Untold Story

  • 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

  • Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

    Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever

  • Mortal Sins

    Mortal Sins

  • Inside the Actors Studio

    Inside the Actors Studio

  • Above Suspicion

    Above Suspicion

  • Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

    Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb

  • Sleeping Beauty

    Sleeping Beauty

  • A Step Toward Tomorrow

    A Step Toward Tomorrow

  • Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope

    Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope

  • 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

    101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

  • The Rose and the Jackal

    The Rose and the Jackal

  • Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

    Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion

  • Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

    Without Pity: A Film About Abilities

  • America’s Cup - Yank It Back

    America’s Cup - Yank It Back

  • Back To "Somewhere In Time"

    Back To "Somewhere In Time"

  • Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps

    Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps