|
Christopher Reeve (1952–2004)
Christopher D'Olier Reeve was born September 25, 1952, in New York City, to journalist Barbara Johnson (née Barbara Pitney Lamb) and writer/professor F.D. Reeve (Franklin D'Olier Reeve). He came from an upper-class family; his paternal grandfather was CEO of Prudential Financial, and one of his maternal great-grandfathers was Supreme Court justice...
See full bio »
Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 52) in Mount Kisco, New York, USA |
Watch on TV
Editorial Lists
Related lists from IMDb editors
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Jump to:
Actor
| Producer
| Miscellaneous Crew
| Director
| Writer
| Soundtrack
| Thanks
| Self
| Archive footage
Show 
Actor (48 credits)
Actor (48 credits)
2003-2004
Smallville
(TV Series)
Dr. Virgil Swann / Himself
Dr. Virgil Swann / Himself
- Legacy
(2004)
... Dr. Virgil Swann / Himself
- Rosetta
(2003)
... Dr. Virgil Swann / Himself
1996
The Lion and the Lamb
(Video short)
(voice)
1989
Bobby Brown: On Our Own
(Video short)
(uncredited)
1983
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
- Sleeping Beauty
(1983)
... Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'
1981
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
- Jr. Walker & the All-Stars
(1981)
... Christopher Reeve (uncredited)
1980
The Muppet Show
(TV Series)
Christopher Reeve - Special Guest Star
Christopher Reeve - Special Guest Star
- Christopher Reeve
(1980)
... Christopher Reeve - Special Guest Star
Show
Producer (5 credits)
Producer (5 credits)
Show
Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (3 credits)
Show
Director (3 credits)
Director (3 credits)
Show
Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
Show
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Show
Thanks (15 credits)
Thanks (15 credits)
Show
Self (110 credits)
Self (110 credits)
Show
Archive footage (51 credits)
Archive footage (51 credits)
Edit
Personal Details
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 3 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 8 Interviews | 44 Articles | 9 Pictorials | 17 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Christopher Reeve FoundationHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on the reshoots of Superman II (1980) after changing directors] It was usually done whenever a set doubled or we had a problem with expensive actors being available. I remember we did many scenes from the Daily Planet, if not all of them, while we were doing Part One. So those were pretty much in the bank. Gene Hackman, to the extent that he was in Part Two, was also done while he was around for... See more »Trivia:
At the time of his death, he had regained partial movement in his fingers and toes, and said he could feel a pin prick anywhere on his body as well as differentiate hot and cold temperatures. See more »Trademark:
Towering height and athletic physique See more »Nickname:
Chris See more »Star Sign:
LibraContribute to This Page
Explore popular movies available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
Watch Hollywood hits and TV favorites for free with IMDb Freedive. Start streaming on IMDb and Fire TV devices today!