Acting
Christopher Reeve
- Born
- Sep 25, 1952 · Aged 52
- Died
- Oct 10, 2004
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 74
- TV credits
- 24
- Directing credits
- 3
Also known as (1)
- کریستوفر ریو
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…
