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Christopher Reeve
Actor • Story
Born Sep 25, 1952 Died Oct 10, 2004 New York City, New York, USA 15 database credits
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.
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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…
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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.
- Full name
- Christopher Reeve
- Also known as
- کریستوفر ریو
- Birthday
- Sep 25, 1952
- Death date
- Oct 10, 2004
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Occupation
- Actor, Story
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14 unique database titles.
Superpowered: The DC Story2023 · TV SeriesSelf (archive footage)
Smallville2001–2011 · TV SeriesVirgil Swann
The Johannes B. Kerner Show1998–2009 · TV SeriesSelf
The Practice1997–2004 · TV SeriesKevin Healy · Story
Tales from the Crypt1989–1996 · TV SeriesFred
Faerie Tale Theatre1982–1987 · TV SeriesPrince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
Wogan1982–1992 · TV SeriesSelf
The Muppet Show1976–1981 · TV SeriesSelf - Special Guest Star
Saturday Night Live1975–Present · TV SeriesSelf (uncredited)Film '721971–Present · TV SeriesSelf
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962–1992 · TV SeriesSelf
Tony Awards1956–Present · TV SeriesSelf - Presenter
The Oscars1953–Present · TV SeriesSelfLove of Life1951–1980 · TV SeriesBen HarperPhotos
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