
Christopher Reeve
Biography
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.
TV Shows(24)

Superpowered: The DC Story
Self (archive footage)

Smallville
Virgil Swann
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
Self

The Practice
Kevin Healy

Black Fox
Alan Johnson

Inside the Actors Studio
Self

Frasier
Leonard (voice)
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
The Carol Burnett Show

Tales from the Crypt
Fred

The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
John Dodge

Faerie Tale Theatre
Prince Charming / 'My Son, the Prince'

Wogan
Self

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star

Saturday Night Live
Self - Host

Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
V.I.P. Schaukel
Self
Film '72
Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self