Christopher D’Ollier Reeve is a highly accomplished and acclaimed American actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of Superman In the movie series.
During his 34-year acting career, he has received numerous accolades and is regarded as one of the most versatile and respected actors of his generation.
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- Full name: Christopher D’Ollier Reeve
- Stage name: Christopher Reeve
- Date of birth: September 25, 1952
- Date of death: October 10, 2004 (age 52)
- Birthplace: New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.93 m
- Parents: Barbara Johnson and Franklin D’Olier Reeve
- Siblings: Benjamin Reeve, Margaret Starov, Mark Reeve, Brock Reeve, Aaliyah Reeve, Katherine O’Connell, Kevin Johnson and Jeff Johnson
- Spouse: Dana Reeve (married 1992-2004)
- Children: William Reeve, Matthew Reeve and Alexandra Reeve Givens
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Christopher Reeve was born on September 25, 1952 in New York, USA. He was raised by his parents Barbara Johnson and Franklin Dollel Reeve, and has eight siblings: Benjamin Reeve, Margaret Starov, Mark Reeve, Brock Reeve, Aaliyah Reeve, Katherine O’Connell, Kevin Johnson and Jeff Johnson. Reeve graduated from Cornell University. Ethnically, he is white and of Christian faith.
Profession
Christopher Reeve began his career in theatre, playing major roles on Broadway. In 1978, he starred in Superman In this groundbreaking film adaptation, he cemented his status as a Hollywood star and pop culture icon.
back SupermanAfter that, Reeve continued to expand his acting career, starring in many films, such as Somewhere in time, Death Trapand pilotHis performances outside of the superhero genre further demonstrate his acting breadth and versatility.
Reeve’s life changed dramatically when he was paralyzed from the neck down in a horseback riding accident in 1995. Despite this, he remains a vocal advocate for spinal cord injury research and founded the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to support people with paralysis.
Awards and nominations
- Academy Awards
- Primetime Emmy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
- BAFTA Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Saturn Award
Social Media
Christopher Reeve does not have any social media accounts.
Personal life
Christopher Reeve lived happily with American actress and singer Dana Reeve from 1992 until his death in 2004. They had three children: William Reeve, Matthew Reeve and Alexandra Reeve Givens. He died on October 10, 2004, leaving behind a legacy not only as a celebrated actor but also as a devoted husband and father.
Filmography
- Superman (1978)
- Superman II (1980)
- Superman III (1983)
- Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- Somewhere in time (1980)
- Bostonians (1984)
- Street Smarts (1987)
- Long Day’s Remains (1993)
- Speechless (1994)
- Cursed Village (1995)
net worth
At the time of his death in 2004, Christopher Reeve had a net worth of $10 million, which he had accumulated through his successful career as an actor and director.
