Christopher reeve: The actor who played

The actor who played Superman was paralysed in a horse-riding accident in 1995 and became a champion for the paralysed community. Learn about his career, marriage, children and how he inspired others with his courage and optimism. Christopher Reeve (born September 25, 1952, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 10, 2004, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American actor who was first known to the moviegoing public as the title character in Superman (1978) and went on to star in three sequels as well as a number of other films. 'Superman' star Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in a near-fatal horse riding accident in 1995 and died nine years later in October 2004. Twenty-one years after Christopher Reeve 's death on... 18K Followers, 42 Following, 64 Posts - Christopher Reeve (@christopherreeveofficial) on Instagram: "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story - Only in Theaters September 21 and September 25."