Christopher Reeve - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 25, 1952 |
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| Died | October 10, 2004 (age 52) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Superman/Clark Kent in the Superman film series (1978–1987), and later advocacy for spinal cord injury research. |
Intro
Christopher Reeve was an acclaimed American actor, film director, and activist, world-renowned for his portrayal of Superman in the 1978 film and its sequels. In addition to his acting career, Reeve became a leading advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights after a horse riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed. His resilience and activism inspired millions.
Early Life & Background
Christopher D'Olier Reeve was born on September 25, 1952, in New York City and raised in Princeton, New Jersey. He showed early interest in acting and pursued the craft at Cornell University and Juilliard School, where he studied alongside Robin Williams.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starring role as Superman/Clark Kent in 'Superman: The Movie' (1978), and its three sequels (1980, 1983, 1987).
- Portrayal of Richard Collier in 'Somewhere in Time' (1980).
- Starring in 'The Remains of the Day' (1993) and other films.
- Appearing in numerous TV movies and Broadway productions, including 'Fifth of July' and 'The Aspern Papers'.
- Directing and starring in the remake of 'Rear Window' (1998)
- Becoming a powerful advocate for disabled rights and spinal cord injury research after his 1995 accident.
Trivia
- Reeve was an accomplished equestrian before his accident.
- He co-founded the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
- Studied at Juilliard School with Robin Williams as his roommate.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.
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Christopher Reeve was born the 25 September 1952.
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New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About September 25th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: Bell hooks (born Gloria Jean Watkins) was a groundbreaking African American author, feminist, and social activist who made significant contributions to critical race theory, intersectional feminism, and cultural criticism. Her influential works explored the complex relationships between race, gender, and class in American society.
- Day of the week: September 25th, 1952 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Lady of Spain by Eddie Fisher
- Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson
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