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Jun 8, 2024 · Christopher Reeve (born September 25, 1952, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 10, 2004, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American actor who was first known to the moviegoing public as the title character in Superman (1978) and went on to star in three sequels as well as a number of other films. After a fall from a horse during an equestrian ...
Oct 12, 2004 · Christopher Reeve, movie Superman who became real-life hero through his painstaking efforts to overcome total paralysis, speaking out for stem-cell research and other potential treatments, dies at ...
Superman (Kal-El) or Clark Kent is a fictional character portrayed by Christopher Reeve in the Warner Bros. Superman film series produced by Ilya and Alexander Salkind and Cannon Films, and is an adaption of the original DC Comics character, Superman. Many actors were interviewed for the part before Christopher Reeve was chosen to fill the role.
Superman (Christopher Reeve) Superman is the hero of Metropolis. He is a being of immense power, strength and invulnerability who after realizing his destiny to serve mankind uses his powers to protect and save others. He was born Kal-El on the planet Krypton, as the son of Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van.
It's kryptonite, Superman. A little piece of the rock you were born on. I've spared no expense to make you feel right at home. [Luthor gets up, pulls the rock out of the box by the chain, Superman desperately tries to raise his arm to shield himself from the rays] Lex Luthor : You were great in your day, Superman.
Jul 28, 2020 · First among equals is Christopher Reeve as Superman/Clark Kent, mainly a stage and TV actor when he was originally cast. He beat out countless established stars and delivered the most iconic debut male lead performance since Peter O'Toole in " Lawrence of Arabia .”. As Clark Kent and Superman—respectively, a square and a super-square—he ...
Dec 14, 2018 · Reeve played the Man of Steel from 1978 to 1987, but by film No. 4, the air had gone out of the franchise. After Reeve hung up his cape, Superman TV shows became a thing again (see: Superboy, Lois ...
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