Christopher Reeve

Born

September 25, 1952

Died

October 10, 2004 (aged 52)

Known as

television actor, film actor, film director, stage actor, voice actor, actor

Christopher D'Olier Reeve was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed many stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987). He won a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He was also known for his activism.

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