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Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, film director, author, and activist, best known for playing the title character in the film Superman (1978) and its three sequels.
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor Christopher Reeve played Superman in the movie and its sequels. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics.
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Dec 15, 1978 · IMDb page for the classic Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. Find cast and crew, plot summary, trivia, reviews, ratings, and more.
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Christopher Reeve was an American actor, producer and activist, best known for playing Superman in four films. He was paralyzed after a horse riding accident and died in 2004, leaving behind his wife Dana Reeve and son Will Reeve.
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Although Christopher is best known for his role as Superman (1978), a role which he played with both charisma and grace, his acting career spans a much larger ground. Paralyzed after a horse riding accident, he died suddenly at age 52 after several years of living and working with his severe disability.
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Superman (also marketed as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman.
Sep 2, 2022 · While many talented actors have brought Superman to life for live-action productions, no one can match Christopher Reeve's iconic performance.
