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Christopher Reeve
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Tony Awards
The Oscars
Smallville
Saturday Night Live
Tales from the Crypt
The Practice
Frasier
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Muppet Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Earth and the American Dream
Love of Life
The Flash
The Remains of the Day
Black Fox
Superman II
Earthday Birthday
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
Superman III
Superman
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
Somewhere in Time
Dinosaur!
Production Credits
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
In the Gloaming
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