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
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Frank Telford
Frank Telford
- The First Show of 1950
(1950)
... Frank Telford
- Silent as the Grave
(1949)
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Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (28 credits)
Archive footage (28 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Yellow Jack" on Broadway. Historical drama (This production, arguably a revival, is a shortened version of the original, put together by the actors in "Winged Victory." They gave one performance of the play, inviting critics and other members of the armed forces). Written by Sidney Howard. In collaboration with ... 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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He appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: Gone with the Wind (1939) and From Here to Eternity (1953). The same was true of his Adventures of Superman (1952) co-star Noel Neill, who appeared in An American in Paris (1951) and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). See more »Star Sign:
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