Christopher Reeve
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Summary
Christopher Reeve was born on September 25, 1952[1], in New York City[2]. He died on October 10, 2004[3], in Mount Kisco[4]. He worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], and voice actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,353 views/month, #1,163 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: F. D. Reeve[11]
- Mother: Barbara Pitney Lamb[12]
- Spouse: Dana Reeve[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: English Americans[15]
- Occupation: actor[16], director[17], film producer[18], screenwriter[19]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[20], Cornell University[21], Princeton Day School[22], HB Studio[23]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special[24], New Jersey Hall of Fame[25], ASCB Public Service Award[26], Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], Grand Cross of the Order Bernardo O'Higgins[29], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[30], Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors[31]
- Religion or worldview: Unitarian Universalism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Christopher Reeve[34]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[35], sepsis[36]
- Residence: Pound Ridge[37]
- Sport: equestrian sport[38]
- Family name: Reeve[39]
- Given name: Christopher[40]
- Official website: http://www.christopherreeve.org/[41]
- Commons gallery: Christopher Reeve[42]
- Medical condition: paralysis[43], tetraplegia[44]
- Student of: John Houseman[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Filmography: Christopher Reeve filmography[47]
- Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Birth name: Christopher D'Olier Reeve[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1952-09-25[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-10-10[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 236ef438-b369-49f7-a8e1-f200e10ab725[55]
Why It Matters
Christopher Reeve has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Christopher Reeve born?
Christopher Reeve's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Christopher Reeve die?
Christopher Reeve died in Mount Kisco[4].
Who were Christopher Reeve's parents?
Christopher Reeve's father was F. D. Reeve[11]. Christopher Reeve's mother was Barbara Pitney Lamb[12].
Who was Christopher Reeve married to?
Christopher Reeve's spouses include Dana Reeve[13].
What did Christopher Reeve do for work?
Christopher Reeve worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], and voice actor[9].
Where did Christopher Reeve go to school?
Christopher Reeve was educated at Juilliard School[20], Cornell University[21], Princeton Day School[22], and HB Studio[23].
What awards did Christopher Reeve receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special[24], New Jersey Hall of Fame[25], ASCB Public Service Award[26], and Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[27].