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
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006
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as Clark Kent / Superman
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Age: 54
80s: El soundtrack de una generación
2006
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 54
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 50
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Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps
2002
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as Self
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Age: 49
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
2000
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as Self
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Age: 48
Rear Window
1998
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as Jason Kemp
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Age: 46
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Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope
1998
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as Self
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Age: 45
A Step Toward Tomorrow
1996
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as Denny Gabriel
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Age: 44
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Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
1996
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 44
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Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb
1996
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 43
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
Morning Glory
1993
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as Will Parker
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Age: 40
The Sea Wolf
1993
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as Humphrey Van Weyden
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Age: 40
Nightmare in the Daylight
1992
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as Sean
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Age: 40
Mortal Sins
1992
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as Father Thomas Cusack
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Age: 40
Earth and the American Dream
1992
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as Reader (voice)
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Age: 40
Noises Off...
1992
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as Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent
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Age: 39
Trump: What's The Deal?
1991
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as Self
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Age: 38
Death Dreams
1991
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as George Westfield
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Age: 38
Bump in the Night
1991
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as Lawrence Muller
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Age: 38
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
The Rose and the Jackal
1990
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as Allan Pinkerton
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Age: 37
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
1988
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as Maj. John Dodge
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Age: 36
Switching Channels
1988
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as Blaine Bingham
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Age: 35
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
1988
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as Self
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Age: 35
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The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
1988
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as Self - Host
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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 Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
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as Self
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Age: 34
Street Smart
1987
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as Jonathan Fisher
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Age: 34
America’s Cup - Yank It Back
1986
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as Narrator
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Age: 33
Dinosaur!
1985
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 33
The Making of 'Superman III'
1985
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as Self
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Age: 32
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
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as Self
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Age: 32
The Aviator
1985
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as Edgar Anscombe
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Age: 32
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The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
1985
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as Self
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Age: 32
Anna Karenina
1985
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as Count Vronsky
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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
Somewhere in Time
1980
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as Richard Collier
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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