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George Reeves

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jan 05 1914
Birthplace: Woolstock, Iowa, USA

Death: Tue, Jun 16 1959
George Reeves is 45 years old
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Poster of Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics as 'Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 2010
Poster of Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 2006
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Superman (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Story of Superman
The Story of Superman
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in The Story of Superman as 'Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Hollywood's Hidden Secrets as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in The Movie Orgy as 'Superman/Clark Kent (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Westward Ho, The Wagons!
Westward Ho, The Wagons!
George Reeves was 42 in Westward Ho, The Wagons! as 'James Stephen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1956
Poster of Superman and the Jungle Devil
Superman and the Jungle Devil
George Reeves was 40 in Superman and the Jungle Devil as 'Superman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Superman in Exile
Superman in Exile
George Reeves was 40 in Superman in Exile as 'Superman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Superman's Peril
Superman's Peril
George Reeves was 40 in Superman's Peril as 'Superman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Superman Flies Again
Superman Flies Again
George Reeves was 40 in Superman Flies Again as 'Superman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Superman and Scotland Yard
Superman and Scotland Yard
George Reeves was 40 in Superman and Scotland Yard as 'Superman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1954
Poster of Stamp Day for Superman
Stamp Day for Superman
George Reeves was 39 in Stamp Day for Superman as 'Superman / Clark Kent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Forever Female
Forever Female
George Reeves was 39 in Forever Female as 'George Courtland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1953
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
George Reeves was 39 in From Here to Eternity as 'Undetermined Role (uncredited), Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1953
Poster of The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia
George Reeves was 39 in The Blue Gardenia as 'Sam Haynes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of Rancho Notorious
Rancho Notorious
George Reeves was 38 in Rancho Notorious as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1952
Poster of Bugles in the Afternoon
Bugles in the Afternoon
George Reeves was 38 in Bugles in the Afternoon as 'Lt. Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1952
Poster of Superman and the Mole-Men
Superman and the Mole-Men
George Reeves was 37 in Superman and the Mole-Men as 'Superman / Clark Kent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1951
Poster of The Good Humor Man
The Good Humor Man
George Reeves was 36 in The Good Humor Man as 'Stuart Nagle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1950
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Galahad
The Adventures of Sir Galahad
George Reeves was 35 in The Adventures of Sir Galahad as 'Sir Galahad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1949
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
George Reeves was 35 in Samson and Delilah as 'Wounded Messenger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1949
Poster of The Great Lover
The Great Lover
George Reeves was 35 in The Great Lover as 'Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1949
Poster of Special Agent
Special Agent
George Reeves was 35 in Special Agent as 'Paul Devereaux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1949
Poster of The Mutineers
The Mutineers
George Reeves was 35 in The Mutineers as 'Thomas Nagle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1949
Poster of Jungle Jim
Jungle Jim
George Reeves was 34 in Jungle Jim as 'Bruce Edwards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1948
Poster of Thunder in the Pines
Thunder in the Pines
George Reeves was 34 in Thunder in the Pines as 'Jeff Collins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1948
Poster of Jungle Goddess
Jungle Goddess
George Reeves was 34 in Jungle Goddess as 'Mike Patton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1948
Poster of The Sainted Sisters
The Sainted Sisters
George Reeves was 34 in The Sainted Sisters as 'Sam Stoaks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
George Reeves was 33 in Variety Girl as 'George Reeves (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Champagne for Two
Champagne for Two
George Reeves was 33 in Champagne for Two
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1947
Poster of Time to Kill
Time to Kill
George Reeves was 31 in Time to Kill as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1945
Poster of Winged Victory
Winged Victory
George Reeves was 30 in Winged Victory as 'Lieutenant Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of Bar 20
Bar 20
George Reeves was 29 in Bar 20 as 'Lin Bradley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of The Kansan
The Kansan
George Reeves was 29 in The Kansan as 'Jesse James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1943
Poster of The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith
The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith
George Reeves was 29 in The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith as 'Tom Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1943
Poster of So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail
George Reeves was 29 in So Proudly We Hail as 'Lt. John Summers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1943
Poster of Colt Comrades
Colt Comrades
George Reeves was 29 in Colt Comrades as 'Lin Whitlock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1943
Poster of Leather Burners
Leather Burners
George Reeves was 29 in Leather Burners as 'Harrison Brooke'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1943
Poster of Buckskin Frontier
Buckskin Frontier
George Reeves was 29 in Buckskin Frontier as 'Jeff Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943
Poster of Border Patrol
Border Patrol
George Reeves was 29 in Border Patrol as 'Don Enrique Perez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1943
Poster of Hoppy Serves a Writ
Hoppy Serves a Writ
George Reeves was 29 in Hoppy Serves a Writ as 'Steve Jordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1943
Poster of The Mad Martindales
The Mad Martindales
George Reeves was 28 in The Mad Martindales as 'Julio Rigo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1942
Poster of Sex Hygiene
Sex Hygiene
George Reeves was 28 in Sex Hygiene as 'Pool player'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of Blue, White, and Perfect
Blue, White, and Perfect
George Reeves was 28 in Blue, White, and Perfect as 'Juan Arturo O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1942
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
George Reeves was 27 in Breakdowns of 1941 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of Man at Large
Man at Large
George Reeves was 27 in Man at Large as 'Bob Grayson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Lydia
Lydia
George Reeves was 27 in Lydia as 'Bob Willard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1941
Poster of Blood and Sand
Blood and Sand
George Reeves was 27 in Blood and Sand as 'Capt. Pierre Lauren'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Dead Men Tell
Dead Men Tell
George Reeves was 27 in Dead Men Tell as 'Bill Lydig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1941
Poster of The Lady and the Lug
The Lady and the Lug
George Reeves was 27 in The Lady and the Lug as 'Doug Abbott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1941
Poster of The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde
George Reeves was 27 in The Strawberry Blonde as 'Harold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Meet the Fleet
Meet the Fleet
George Reeves was 26 in Meet the Fleet as 'Benson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of Father Is A Prince
Father Is A Prince
George Reeves was 26 in Father Is A Prince as 'Gary Lee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1940
Poster of Always a Bride
Always a Bride
George Reeves was 26 in Always a Bride as 'Michael Stevens'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1940
Poster of Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American
George Reeves was 26 in Knute Rockne All American as 'Distraught Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1940
Poster of Calling All Husbands
Calling All Husbands
George Reeves was 26 in Calling All Husbands as 'Dan Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1940
Poster of Argentine Nights
Argentine Nights
George Reeves was 26 in Argentine Nights as 'Eduardo Estaban'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of Ladies Must Live
Ladies Must Live
George Reeves was 26 in Ladies Must Live as 'George Halliday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1940
Poster of Pony Express Days
Pony Express Days
George Reeves was 26 in Pony Express Days as 'William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1940
Poster of Gambling on the High Seas
Gambling on the High Seas
George Reeves was 26 in Gambling on the High Seas as 'Excited Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1940
Poster of Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
George Reeves was 26 in Torrid Zone as 'Sancho'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1940
Poster of Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad
George Reeves was 26 in Tear Gas Squad as 'Joe McCabe'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of 'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
George Reeves was 26 in 'Til We Meet Again as 'Jimmy Coburn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1940
Poster of Virginia City
Virginia City
George Reeves was 26 in Virginia City as 'Maj. Drewery's Union Telegrapher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance
George Reeves was 26 in Calling Philo Vance as 'Steamship Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1940
Poster of The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th
George Reeves was 26 in The Fighting 69th as 'Jack O'Keefe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1940
Poster of Four Wives
Four Wives
George Reeves was 25 in Four Wives as 'Laboratory Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
George Reeves was 25 in Gone with the Wind as 'Brent Tarleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade
George Reeves was 25 in On Dress Parade as 'Southern Soldier in Trench (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1939
Poster of Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring
George Reeves was 25 in Smashing the Money Ring as 'Trial Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1939
Poster of The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine
George Reeves was 25 in The Monroe Doctrine as 'John Sturgis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1939
Poster of Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent
George Reeves was 25 in Espionage Agent as 'Warrington's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939
Poster of Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Ride, Cowboy, Ride
George Reeves was 25 in Ride, Cowboy, Ride as 'Pancho Daminguez/ Sam Brenner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime
Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime
George Reeves would have been no older than 45 in Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 04 2016
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
George Reeves was 40+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'James Stephen (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
George Reeves was 38+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Superman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
George Reeves was 37+ in I Love Lucy as 'Superman (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
George Reeves was 35+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
George Reeves was 35+ in Suspense as ', Bill Reed, D.P. Bradford, Roger Sherman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949