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Christopher Reeve

1952 – 2004

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Wikipedia Summary

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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
September 25, 1952
New York City
Date of death
October 10, 2004
Mount Kisco
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
television actorfilm actorfilm directorstage actorvoice actoractor
Awards & honours
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or SpecialNew Jersey Hall of FameASCB Public Service AwardLasker-Bloomberg Public Service Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of FameGrand Cross of the Order Bernardo O'Higgins
Field and occupation
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