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
From Here to Eternity
Samson and Delilah
So Proudly We Hail
Death In Hollywood
The Movie Orgy
Blood and Sand
Rancho Notorious
The Fighting 69th
On Dress Parade

Top Movie Credits

Gone with the Wind Brent Tarleton
From Here to Eternity Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)
Samson and Delilah Wounded Messenger
So Proudly We Hail Lt. John Summers
Death In Hollywood
The Movie Orgy Superman/Clark Kent (archive footage)
Blood and Sand Capt. Pierre Lauren
Rancho Notorious Wilson
The Fighting 69th Jack O'Keefe (uncredited)
On Dress Parade Southern Soldier in Trench (uncredited)