Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 25, 1952
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Christopher Reeve
Biography
Christopher D'Olier Reeve 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
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Smallville | Dr. Virgil Swann |
| 1998 | The Johannes B. Kerner Show | Self |
| 1997 | The Practice | |
| 1995 | Black Fox | Alan Johnson |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio | Self |
| 1993 | Frasier | Leonard (voice) |
| 1991 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self |
| 1991 | The Carol Burnett Show | |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Fred |
| 1988 | The Great Escape II: The Untold Story | John Dodge |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince' |
| 1982 | Wogan | Self |
| 1976 | The Muppet Show | Self - Special Guest Star |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host |
| 1971 | V.I.P. Schaukel | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Performer |
| 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |
| 1951 | Love of Life | Ben Harper |