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Christopher Reeve
Christopher D'Olier Reeve, arguably iconic for his portrayal of the groundbreaking DC comic superhero, Superman, was an American actor, director, and author. Born on September 25, 1952, in New York City, Reeve carved an illustrious career in film, amassing several stage and screen credits in his 34-year active years. Notable amongst his laurels were a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his riveting performances. Apart from his acting career, Reeve was renowned for his activism, especially after a horse riding accident rendered him paralyzed from the neck down in 1995, an incident that radically transformed his life. Despite the paralysis, Reeve used his physical condition to champion the rights and research for those living with spinal cord injuries and other forms of disabilities. This included lobbying for spinal cord research, human embryonic stem cell research, and better insurance coverage for people with disabilities. His advocacy work continued till his death on October 10, 2004.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Christopher D'Olier Reeve
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 25, 1952
Occupations: Actor, Activist, Director, Author
Years Active: 1970-2004
Children: 3
Spouses: Dana Morosini
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Awards and Nominations Received by Christopher Reeve
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Movies Featuring Christopher Reeve
Superman II
Superman
Village of the Damned
The Bostonians
Superman III
Deathtrap
Somewhere in Time
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Noises Off...
Street Smart
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England’s Fatal Flaw
Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’
Making ‘Superman’: Filming the Legend
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
The Brooke Ellison Story
The Rose and the Jackal
Night of 100 Stars III
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker’s Journey
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Death Dreams
Trump: What’s The Deal?
The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’
Night of 100 Stars
Bump in the Night
Sleeping Beauty
The Making of ‘Superman II’
The Aviator
Night of 100 Stars II
Dinosaur!
I Love Liberty
Monsignor
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema’s Legendary Studio
The Making of ‘Superman III’
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
Anna Karenina
Switching Channels
Earth and the American Dream
Gray Lady Down
Mortal Sins
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
The Sea Wolf
Speechless
Rear Window
A Step Toward Tomorrow
Nightmare in the Daylight
Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb
Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever
The Muppets Go Hollywood
In the Gloaming
Morning Glory
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Career Timeline
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2001
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England’s Fatal Flaw
Self
Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’
Self
Making ‘Superman’: Filming the Legend
Self
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Superman (archive footage)
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker’s Journey
Self
1995
Village of the Damned
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Alan Johnson
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Alan Johnson
1992
Noises Off...
Earth and the American Dream
Reader (voice)
Mortal Sins
Father Thomas Cusack
Nightmare in the Daylight
Sean
1988
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Self
Switching Channels
Blaine Bingham
1985
The Aviator
Edgar Anscombe
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Dinosaur!
Narrator (voice)
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema’s Legendary Studio
Self
The Making of ‘Superman III’
Self
Anna Karenina
Count Vronsky
1983
Superman III
Sleeping Beauty
Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
The Making of ‘Superman II’
Self
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