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List Of All Christopher Reeve TV Shows

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Here is the list of all Christopher Reeve tv shows.

Christopher Reeve was an American actor, film director, and activist, born on September 25, 1952, in New York City, New York. He became internationally renowned for his iconic portrayal of Superman in the "Superman" film series.

Reeve's breakthrough came in 1978 when he was cast as Clark Kent/Superman in the blockbuster film "Superman: The Movie." His portrayal of the dual roles was praised by critics and audiences alike, making him an instant superstar and forever associating him with the Man of Steel.

Throughout the 1980s, Reeve reprised his role as Superman in three sequels: "Superman II" (1980), "Superman III" (1983), and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" (1987). Despite mixed critical reception for some of the sequels, Reeve's performances continued to be praised for his embodiment of both the powerful superhero and the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent.

Beyond his work as Superman, Reeve displayed his talent in various other roles. He appeared in films such as "Somewhere in Time" (1980), "The Remains of the Day" (1993), and "The Bostonians" (1984). His ability to handle diverse characters demonstrated his versatility as an actor.

In May 1995, tragedy struck when Reeve suffered a severe horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down, resulting in quadriplegia. Despite this devastating injury, Reeve became a determined advocate for spinal cord research and medical advancements, founding the Christopher Reeve Foundation to support people with spinal cord injuries.

Reeve's activism and advocacy for stem cell research and advancements in spinal cord injury treatment earned him widespread admiration and respect. He remained committed to raising awareness and funds for research until his passing.

Though his physical condition changed dramatically after the accident, Reeve continued to work in the film industry, directing two TV movies and even returning to acting in a few projects. He starred in the 1998 television movie "Rear Window" and made guest appearances on TV shows like "Smallville" and "The Practice."

Christopher Reeve's resilience, courage, and dedication to humanitarian causes left a lasting impact on the world. Despite the challenges he faced, he remained an inspiration to many and was widely praised for his advocacy work, earning numerous awards for his contributions to the medical and disability communities. Reeve passed away on October 10, 2004, but his legacy as both an actor and a humanitarian continues to endure.

TV films

Year Title Role Network Notes
1985 Anna Karenina Alexei Vronsky CBS
Dinosaur! Himself / Host
1987 The Grand Knockout Tournament Himself BBC1 Television special
1988 The Great Escape II: The Untold Story Major John Dodge NBC
1990 The Rose and the Jackal Allan Pinkerton TNT
1991 Bump in the Night Lawrence Muller CBS
Death Dreams George Westfield Lifetime
1992 Nightmare in the Daylight Sean Farrell CBS
Mortal Sins Father Tom Cusack USA Network
1993 The Sea Wolf Humphrey Van Weyden TNT
1995 Black Fox Alan Johnson CBS
Above Suspicion Dempsey Cain HBO
1996 A Step Toward Tomorrow Denny Gabriel CBS
1997 In the Gloaming HBO Director
1998 Rear Window Jason Kemp ABC
2004 The Brooke Ellison Story A&E Director


TV shows

Year Title Role Notes
1974–1976 Love of Life Ben Harper Series regular
1974 Great Performances Officer Episode: "Enemies"
1975 ABC Wide World of Mystery Max 67 Episode: "The Norming of Jack 243"
1980 The Muppet Show Himself / Guest Star Episode: "Christopher Reeve"
1981 Saturday Night Live Himself / Host Episode: "Jr. Walker & the All-Stars"
1983 Faerie Tale Theatre Prince Charming Episode: "Sleeping Beauty"
1991 Carol & Company Rex / Bob Episode: "Overnight Male"
1992 Road to Avonlea Robert Rutherford Episode: "A Dark and Stormy Night"
Tales from the Crypt Fred Episode: "What's Cookin'"
1993 Frasier Leonard (voice) Episode: "Space Quest"
1994 The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller Himself Episode: "Episode #1.6"
1996 Without Pity: A Film About Abilities Narrator (voice) Documentary
2000 Sesame Street Himself Episode: "3906"
2003 The Practice Kevin Healy Episode: "Burnout"
2003–2004 Smallville Dr. Virgil Swann Episodes: "Rosetta" & "Legacy"


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