About
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...
Known for
SmallvilleSeries • 2001
FrasierSeries • 1993
The PracticeSeries • 1997
Tales from the CryptSeries • 1989
Faerie Tale TheatreSeries • 1982
SupermanMovie • 1978
Superman IIMovie • 1980
Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceMovie • 1987
Village of the DamnedMovie • 1995
Everyone's HeroMovie • 2006
The Remains of the DayMovie • 1993
Superman IIIMovie • 1983
Somewhere in TimeMovie • 1980
SpeechlessMovie • 1994
Superman II: The Richard Donner CutMovie • 2006
Switching ChannelsMovie • 1988
Rear WindowMovie • 1998
Above SuspicionMovie • 1995
Street SmartMovie • 1987
DeathtrapMovie • 1982
Gray Lady DownMovie • 1978
Noises Off...Movie • 1992
In the GloamingMovie • 1997
The BostoniansMovie • 1984