George Reeves

Born: 1914-01-05

Birthplace: Woolstock, Iowa, USA

Biography

George Reeves (January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television program titled 'Adventures of Superman'. His death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing issue. The official finding was suicide, but some believe he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.

Known For

Gone with the Wind
Samson and Delilah
From Here to Eternity
Rancho Notorious
Superman and the Mole Men
The Blue Gardenia
The Strawberry Blonde
The Movie Orgy
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Blood and Sand

Top Movie Credits

Gone with the Wind Brent Tarleton
Samson and Delilah Wounded Messenger
From Here to Eternity Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)
Superman and the Mole Men Superman / Clark Kent
The Movie Orgy Superman/Clark Kent (archive footage)
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage)
Blood and Sand Capt. Pierre Lauren