Christopher Reeve
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.
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Who is Christopher Reeve?+
He was an American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his work in film and stage, and later for his dedicated advocacy following a spinal cord injury.
What is Christopher Reeve known for?+
He is widely recognized for playing the title character in the Superman film franchise and for his performances in acclaimed dramas like The Remains of the Day and Somewhere in Time.
What kind of work does Christopher Reeve do?+
Beyond his filmography, he was a director and an activist who founded the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to support spinal cord injury research. Follow the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation on Mood.
