Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements. In particular, he is best known for his motion picture portrayal of the classic DC comic book superhero Superman, beginning with the acclaimed 'Superman' (1978), for which he won a BAFTA Award.

Reeve appeared in other critically acclaimed films such as 'The Bostonians' (1984), 'Street Smart' (1987) and 'The Remains of the Day' (1993). He received a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in the television remake of 'Rear Window' (1998).

On May 27, 1995, Reeve became a quadriplegic after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia. He was confined to a wheelchair and required a portable ventilator for the rest of his life. He lobbied on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries and for human embryonic stem cell research, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation and co-founding the Reeve-Irvine Research Center.

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