Christopher Reeve
Acting
1952-09-25 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography(24)
tvSuperpowered: The DC Story
as Self (archive footage) · 2023 · 7.4
tvSmallville
as Virgil Swann · 2001 · 8.2
tvThe Johannes B. Kerner Show
as Self · 1998 · 7.7
tvThe Practice
as Kevin Healy · 1997 · 7.7
tvBlack Fox
as Alan Johnson · 1995 · 4.0
tvInside the Actors Studio
as Self · 1994 · 7.6
tvFrasier
as Leonard (voice) · 1993 · 7.7
tvThe Carol Burnett Show
as Self · 1991 · 7.3
tvThe Carol Burnett Show
as · 1991 · 7.3
tvTales from the Crypt
as Fred · 1989 · 8.0
tvThe Great Escape II: The Untold Story
as John Dodge · 1988 · 5.7
tvFaerie Tale Theatre
as Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince' · 1982 · 8.1
tvWogan
as Self · 1982 · 5.3
tvFriday Night, Saturday Morning
as · 1979 · 7.5
tvThe Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star · 1976 · 8.0
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Host · 1975 · 6.9
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited) · 1975 · 6.9
tvFilm '72
as Self · 1971 · 4.7
tvV.I.P. Schaukel
as Self · 1971 · 7.7
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962 · 7.5
tvTony Awards
as Self - Performer · 1956 · 0.0
tvTony Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1956 · 0.0
tvThe Oscars
as Self · 1953 · 7.0
tvLove of Life
as Ben Harper · 1951 · 6.7