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George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor. He is best known for portraying Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958). His death by gunshot at age 45 remains controversial.
Mar 9, 2024 · The actor who played Superman on TV died in 1959 under suspicious circumstances. Learn about his life, career, and the theories behind his mysterious demise.
In the early morning hours of June 16, 1959, George Reeves, who was the first to make the superhero an icon when he played the titular role in the inaugural TV series, was found dead in his...
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Aug 27, 2023 · George Reeves was the first widely popular Superman on TV and film, but he struggled with typecasting, finances, and personal relationships. He was found dead from a gunshot wound in 1959, and the circumstances of his death remain mysterious and suspicious.
Apr 2, 2014 · On June 16, 1959, Reeves was found dead in his bedroom from a gunshot wound to the head. He was 45 years old. The police ruled his death a suicide, but rumors quickly surfaced that Reeves was...
Jun 5, 2022 · On the night of June 16, 1959, George Reeves was found dead in his bedroom from a gunshot wound to the head in his Benedict Canyon home, while his fiancée Lemmon was downstairs hosting a...
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Jun 15, 2016 · Actor George Reeves, 45, known to children the world over as television’s Superman, killed himself with a bullet through the head early yesterday in his Benedict Canyon home, police reported.
