George Reeves (I) (1914–1959) |
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George Reeves was born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock, Iowa, to Helen Roberta (Lescher) and Donald C. Brewer. He was of German, English, and Scottish descent. Reeves was raised in Pasadena, California, and educated at Pasadena Junior College. He was a skilled amateur boxer and musician. He interned as an actor at the famed Pasadena Playhouse, ...
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Born:in Woolstock, Iowa, USADied:(age 45) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (81 credits)
Actor (81 credits)
1952-1958
Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Superman / Clark Kent / Boulder
Superman / Clark Kent / Boulder
- All That Glitters
(1958)
... Superman / Clark Kent
- The Perils of Superman
(1958)
... Superman / Clark Kent
- The Brainy Burro
(1958)
... Superman / Clark Kent
- Three in One
(1958)
... Superman / Clark Kent
- Superman's Wife
(1958)
... Superman / Clark Kent
1949-1952
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
Sgt. Stivers / The Captain / Don Richie / ...
Sgt. Stivers / The Captain / Don Richie / ...
- Six by Six
(1952)
- Kelly
(1951)
... Sgt. Stivers
- Feathers in a Gale
(1950)
... The Captain
- The Wind Is Ninety
(1950)
... Don Richie
- Storm in a Teacup
(1950)
1949-1951
Suspense
(TV Series)
Roger Sherman / Bill Reed / D.P. Bradford
Roger Sherman / Bill Reed / D.P. Bradford
- The Fool's Heart
(1951)
- The Brush Off
(1950)
... Roger Sherman
- Murder at the Mardi Gras
(1950)
... Bill Reed
- The Bomber Command
(1950)
... D.P. Bradford
- The Thin Edge of Violence
(1949)
1949-1950
The Silver Theatre
(TV Series)
Frank Telford
Frank Telford
- The First Show of 1950
(1950)
... Frank Telford
- Silent as the Grave
(1949)
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Director (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (28 credits)
Archive footage (28 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1940's). Radio Drama: "Fishmonger's Fortune," Episode 35 of "Crime Does Not Pay". WMGM, New York City. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 7 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
George Bessolo | Sgt. George Reeves | Steve ReevesHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Although his Superman costume was padded, Reeves himself was actually very athletic and did most of his own stunts for his role in the Adventures of Superman (1952). Episodes routinely required him to jump from significant heights to simulate Superman landing in frame or hitting a springboard with enough force to propel him out of frame. A frequent stunt required Reeves to grab a bar (outside of ... See more »Star Sign:
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