Christopher Reeve
Acting
Born September 25, 1952 · 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 Christ…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Smallville
Saturday Night Live
Frasier
Tony Awards
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
The Practice
Wogan
Ciné regards
Tales from the Crypt
Film '72
The Oscars
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Muppet Show
Love of Life
Superman
Superpowered: The DC Story
Superman II
V.I.P. Schaukel
Superman III
Somewhere in Time
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
The Remains of the Day
Village of the Damned
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Deathtrap
Music by John Williams
Night of 100 Stars II
The Carol Burnett Show
Speechless
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
Switching Channels
Night of 100 Stars
Noises Off...
James Bond: The First 21 Years
Inside the Actors Studio
Gray Lady Down
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes