8.2
TV
Acting
Christopher Reeve
- Born
- Died
- (aged 52)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 97 titles
Biography
Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter and author. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, including his notable motion picture portrayal of the fictional superhero Superman.
On May 27, 1995, Reeve became a quadriplegic after being thrown from a horse in an equestrian competition in Virginia. He required a wheelchair and breathing apparatus for the rest of his life. He lobbied on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries, and for human embryonic stem cell research afterward. He founded the Christopher Reeve Foundation and co-founded the Reeve-Irvine Research Center.
Reeve married Dana Morosini in April 1992, and they had a son, William, born that June. Reeve had two children, Matthew (born 1979) and Alexandra (born 1983), from his previous relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Gae Exton.
Signature work
Known For
8.2
TV
7.2
Movie
Superman
6.8
Movie
Superman II
5.5
Movie
Superman III
7.4
Movie
The Remains of the Day
4.6
Movie
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
8.0
TV
Tales from the Crypt
6.1
Movie
Village of the Damned
7.7
TV
Frasier
7.5
Movie
Somewhere in Time
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
7.4
Movie
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
8.0
TV
The Muppet Show
6.1
Movie
Everyone's Hero
6.7
Movie
Deathtrap
7.2
Movie
Noises Off...
5.4
Movie
Rear Window
7.6
TV
The Practice
Acting credits 94
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Music by John Williams Film | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever Film | Self - Actor |
| 2024 | Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Superpowered: The DC Story TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics Film | Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage) |
| 2010 | My Superhero Film | Superman (archive footage, uncredited) |
| 2007 | Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Film | Clark Kent / Superman |
| 2006 | 80s: El soundtrack de una generación Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps Film | Self |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Film | Superman (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' Film | Self |
| 2001 | Smallville TV | Virgil Swann (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' Film | Self |
| 2001 | Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend Film | Self |
| 2001 | Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw Film | Self |
| 2001 | The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey Film | Self |
| 2000 | Back To "Somewhere In Time" Film | Self |
| 1998 | Rear Window Film | Jason Kemp |
| 1998 | Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope Film | Self |
| 1998 | The Johannes B. Kerner Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Kevin Healy (1 ep) |
| 1996 | A Step Toward Tomorrow Film | Denny Gabriel |
| 1996 | Without Pity: A Film About Abilities Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1996 | Rabbit Ears - The Lion and the Lamb Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 1995 | Black Fox: Good Men and Bad Film | Alan Johnson |
| 1995 | Black Fox: The Price of Peace Film | Alan Johnson |
| 1995 | Black Fox Film | Alan Johnson |
| 1995 | Black Fox TV | Alan Johnson (3 ep) |
| 1995 | Above Suspicion Film | Dempsey Cain |
| 1995 | Village of the Damned Film | Alan Chaffee |
| 1994 | Speechless Film | Bob 'Bagdad' Freed |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day Film | Jack Lewis |
| 1993 | Morning Glory Film | Will Parker |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Leonard (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The Sea Wolf Film | Humphrey Van Weyden |
| 1992 | Nightmare in the Daylight Film | Sean |
| 1992 | Mortal Sins Film | Father Thomas Cusack |
| 1992 | Earth and the American Dream Film | Reader (voice) |
| 1992 | Noises Off... Film | Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent |
| 1991 | The Carol Burnett Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Trump: What's The Deal? Film | Self |
| 1991 | Death Dreams Film | George Westfield |
| 1991 | Bump in the Night Film | Lawrence Muller |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III Film | Self |
| 1990 | Earthday Birthday Film | It Zwibble (voice) |
| 1990 | The Rose and the Jackal Film | Allan Pinkerton |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Fred (1 ep) |
| 1988 | The Great Escape II: The Untold Story TV | John Dodge (2 ep) |
| 1988 | The Great Escape II: The Untold Story Film | Maj. John Dodge |
| 1988 | Switching Channels Film | Blaine Bingham |
| 1988 | Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel Film | Self |
| 1988 | The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen Film | Self - Host |
| 1987 | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Film | Clark Kent / Superman |
| 1987 | The Grand Knockout Tournament Film | Self |
| 1987 | Street Smart Film | Jonathan Fisher |
| 1986 | America’s Cup - Yank It Back Film | Narrator |
| 1985 | Dinosaur! Film | Narrator (voice) |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Everyone's Hero Film | Director, Executive Producer, In Memory Of |
| 2004 | The Brooke Ellison Story Film | Director |
| 1998 | Rear Window Film | Executive Producer |
| 1997 | In the Gloaming Film | Director |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Story (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Film | Story |