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George Reeves
AKA: George Keefer Brewer · George Bessolo
Acting
Born: 1914
Woolstock, Iowa, USA
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Biography
George Reeves (January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television program titled 'Adventures of Superman'. His death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing issue. The official finding was suicide, but some believe he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.
Known For
Superpowered: The DC Story
Self (archive footage)
2023 · US
Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime
Self (archive footage)
2016 · US
The Wonderful World of Disney
James Stephen (archive footage)
1954 · US
Adventures of Superman
Superman
1952 · US
I Love Lucy
Superman (uncredited)
1951 · US
Lights Out
Role
1949 · US
Suspense
Role
1949 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Superpowered: The DC Story | 2023 | Self (archive footage) |
| Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime | 2016 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 1954 | James Stephen (archive footage) |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952 | Superman |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952 | Director |
| I Love Lucy | 1951 | Superman (uncredited) |
| Lights Out | 1949 | Contributor |
| Suspense | 1949 | Contributor |