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Actor

Christopher Reeve

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.

September 25, 1952 (52 years old) Died October 10, 2004
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1978–2004
Career
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Superman
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Superman
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The Sea Wolf
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The Sea Wolf
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Superman II
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Superman II
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The Remains of the Day
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The Remains of the Day
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My Superhero
My Superhero
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Superman III
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Superman III
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Filmography

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Superman
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Superman
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The Sea Wolf
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The Sea Wolf
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Superman II
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Superman II
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The Remains of the Day
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The Remains of the Day
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My Superhero
My Superhero
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Superman III
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Superman III
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TV Shows

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Black Fox
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Black Fox
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The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
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The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
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How 'Supergirl' Season 2 Welcomes Superman, Mon-El, Miss Martian -- and Lynda Carter

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This Retro Recut of the 'Batman v Superman' Trailer Is Campy Fun

This Retro Recut of the 'Batman v Superman' Trailer Is Campy Fun

Like most big trailers before it, the new "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" teaser has gotten a retro makeover, trad...

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