| Christopher Reeve Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3½ in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 25, 1952 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Date of Death | October 10, 2004 |
Christopher Reeve was an American actor, director, author, and activist who was catapulted to stardom after appearing as the titular character of Superman in the highly-successful films Superman (1978) and its sequel Superman II (1980). His other notable film credits included The Bostonians (1984), Street Smart (1987), The Remains of the Day (1993), Somewhere in Time (1980), to name a few.
Born Name
Christopher D’Olier Reeve
Nick Name
Chris, Toph, Tophy, Superfoot
Age
He was born on September 25, 1952.
Died
On October 10, 2004, he passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest at the age of 52 years in Mount Kisco, New York. According to his doctor, he likely had an adverse reaction to the drug that was administered to treat an infection.
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Director, Author, Activist
Family
- Father – Franklin D’Olier Reeve (Teacher, Novelist, Poet, Scholar)
- Mother – Barbara Pitney Lamb (Journalist)
- Siblings – Benjamin Reeve (Younger Brother)
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Christopher Reeve’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3½ in or 192 cm
Weight
84 kg or 185 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Christopher Reeve had dated –
- Gae Exton (1978-1987) – He was in a long-term relationship with the modeling executive Gae Exton that lasted from 1978 until their amicable separation in 1987. During this time, the duo welcomed 2 children together – son Matthew Exton-Reeve (b. December 20, 1979) and daughter Alexandra Exton-Reeve (b. December 1983).
- Jane Seymour
- Cheryl Tiegs (1980)
- Dana Morosini (1990-2004) – He married the actress and singer Dana Morosini on April 11, 1992. The couple became parents with the arrival of their son William Reeve (b. June 7, 1992). Dana stood by her husband’s side like a rock following his accident that rendered him paralyzed for life. Their marriage lasted until Christopher passed away on October 10, 2004.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He was of English, and small amounts of Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, remote French, and German descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall height
- Dashing looks
Christopher Reeve Favorite Things
- Movie – The Graduate (1967)
Source – IMDb
Christopher Reeve Facts
- His ex-flame Jane Seymour named her son Christopher Keach after him.
- On May 27, 1995, Christopher fell off a horse and broke his neck while participating in an equestrian competition held in Culpeper, Virginia. The resulting injury left him paralyzed from the shoulders down thus, making him wheelchair-bound and dependent on a ventilator for the rest of his life.
- In 1998, he published his autobiography titled Still Me, which quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Furthermore, he received a Grammy Award for ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ a year later in 1999.
- Reeve was a licensed hang glider pilot and he used his expertise to come up with distinctive flight movements for the flight sequences in Superman (1978).
- The Oscar-winning actor Will Smith was born on his 16th birthday. Coincidentally, both have played superheroes on screen with Smith starring in Hancock (2008) and Reeve in Superman (1978).
- His portrayal of Clark Kent was inspired by Cary Grant‘s role as Dr. David Huxley in Bringing up Baby (1938).
- Shortly before his death, Reeve had begun to regain partial movement in his fingers and toes. Furthermore, he was able to differentiate between hot and cold temperatures as well as experience a pinprick anywhere on his body.
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