Christopher Reeve
Acting Born Sep 25, 1952 Died Oct 10, 2004 New York City, New York, USA 105 credits
Biography
Christopher Reeve was an American actor. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, including his portrayal of a fictional superhero. Reeve was born on September 25, 1952, in New York City, New York, USA. He was a male actor with 97 known credits. Reeve's acting career spanned his lifetime, with his final years marked by his advocacy for people with spinal cord injuries and human embryonic stem cell research. He died on October 10, 2004, at the age of 52.
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Career overview
Christopher Reeve is known for his acting career. He achieved stardom for his portrayal of a fictional superhero in a notable motion picture. Reeve's acting achievements led to him becoming a well-known figure in the film industry.
Reeve's acting credits include a significant number of roles, totaling 97 credits. He is known to have acted in various films and television shows, although specific titles and details are not provided. His acting career spanned multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Reeve's acting career was marked by a notable role in a motion picture, which cemented his status as a leading actor. His performances in various films and television shows have contributed to his lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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Music by John WilliamsChristopher Reeve, Superman ForeverSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Superpowered: The DC Story
My SuperheroSecret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion
Everyone's Hero · DirectorEveryone's Hero · Executive ProducerEveryone's Hero · In Memory OfSuperman II: The Richard Donner Cut80s: El soundtrack de una generación
The Brooke Ellison Story · Director
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps
SmallvilleOnce Upon a Time: The Super HeroesLove & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'Making 'Superman': Filming the LegendTaking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
The Johannes B. Kerner ShowRear WindowRear Window · Executive ProducerChristopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope
The PracticeThe Practice · StoryIn the Gloaming · Director
A Step Toward TomorrowRabbit Ears - The Lion and the LambWithout Pity: A Film About Abilities
Village of the DamnedAbove SuspicionBlack FoxBlack FoxBlack Fox: The Price of Peace
SpeechlessInside the Actors Studio
FrasierThe Remains of the DayThe Sea WolfMorning Glory
Earth and the American DreamNightmare in the DaylightNoises Off...Mortal Sins
The Carol Burnett ShowThe Carol Burnett ShowDeath DreamsBump in the NightTrump: What's The Deal?
Night of 100 Stars IIIThe Rose and the JackalEarthday Birthday
Tales from the Crypt
Switching ChannelsThe Great Escape II: The Untold StoryThe Great Escape II: The Untold StorySuperman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of SteelThe World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace · StoryStreet SmartThe Grand Knockout Tournament
America’s Cup - Yank It Back
Night of 100 Stars IIThe AviatorThe Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary StudioAnna KareninaDinosaur!
The BostoniansThe Wandering Company
Superman IIIThe Making of 'Superman II'Sleeping BeautyJames Bond: The First 21 Years
WoganFaerie Tale TheatreNight of 100 StarsDeathtrapI Love Liberty
Superman IISomewhere in Time
Friday Night, Saturday MorningThe Muppets Go Hollywood
Ciné regardsSupermanGray Lady Down
Full filmography
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever (2024) as Self - Actor
- Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Superpowered: The DC Story (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- My Superhero (2010) as Superman (archive footage, uncredited)
- Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) as Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage)
- Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Everyone's Hero (2006) Director
- Everyone's Hero (2006) Executive Producer
- Everyone's Hero (2006) In Memory Of
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006) as Clark Kent / Superman
- 80s: El soundtrack de una generación (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Brooke Ellison Story (2004) Director
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps (2002) as Self
- Smallville (2001) as Virgil Swann
- Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001) as Superman (archive footage)
- Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' (2001) as Self
- Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend (2001) as Self
- Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' (2001) as Self
- The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey (2001) as Self
- Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw (2001) as Self
- Back To "Somewhere In Time" (2000) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Rear Window (1998) as Jason Kemp
- Rear Window (1998) Executive Producer
- Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope (1998) as Self
- The Practice (1997) as Kevin Healy
- The Practice (1997) Story
- In the Gloaming (1997) Director
- A Step Toward Tomorrow (1996) as Denny Gabriel
- Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb (1996) as Narrator (voice)
- Without Pity: A Film About Abilities (1996) as Narrator (voice)
- Village of the Damned (1995) as Alan Chaffee
- Above Suspicion (1995) as Dempsey Cain
- Black Fox (1995) as Alan Johnson
- Black Fox (1995) as Alan Johnson
- Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) as Alan Johnson
- Black Fox: Good Men and Bad (1995) as Alan Johnson
- Speechless (1994) as Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Frasier (1993) as Leonard (voice)
- The Remains of the Day (1993) as Jack Lewis
- The Sea Wolf (1993) as Humphrey Van Weyden
- Morning Glory (1993) as Will Parker
- Earth and the American Dream (1992) as Reader (voice)
- Nightmare in the Daylight (1992) as Sean
- Noises Off... (1992) as Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent
- Mortal Sins (1992) as Father Thomas Cusack
- The Carol Burnett Show (1991) as Self
- The Carol Burnett Show (1991)
- Death Dreams (1991) as George Westfield
- Bump in the Night (1991) as Lawrence Muller
- Trump: What's The Deal? (1991) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- The Rose and the Jackal (1990) as Allan Pinkerton
- Earthday Birthday (1990) as It Zwibble (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Fred
- Switching Channels (1988) as Blaine Bingham
- The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) as Maj. John Dodge
- The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) as John Dodge
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Self
- The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen (1988) as Self - Host
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Clark Kent / Superman
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Story
- Street Smart (1987) as Jonathan Fisher
- The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) as Self
- America’s Cup - Yank It Back (1986) as Narrator
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The Aviator (1985) as Edgar Anscombe
- The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio (1985) as Self
- Anna Karenina (1985) as Count Vronsky
- Dinosaur! (1985) as Narrator (voice)
- The Making of 'Superman III' (1985) as Self
- The Bostonians (1984) as Basil Ransome
- The Wandering Company (1984) as Self
- Superman III (1983) as Clark Kent / Superman
- The Making of 'Superman II' (1983) as Self
- Sleeping Beauty (1983) as Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Self
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Deathtrap (1982) as Clifford Anderson
- I Love Liberty (1982) as Self
- The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' (1982) as Self
- Monsignor (1982) as Father John Flaherty
- Superman II (1980) as Superman / Clark Kent
- Somewhere in Time (1980) as Richard Collier
- Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979)
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- Superman (1978) as Clark Kent / Superman
- Gray Lady Down (1978) as Phillips
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Norming of Jack 243 (1975) as Max 67
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Love of Life (1951) as Ben Harper