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George Reeves

Jan 05, 1914 - Jun 16, 1959 (45 years old) in Woolstock, Iowa, USA

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

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The Wonderful World of Disney
James Stephen (archive footage)
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I Love Lucy
Superman (uncredited)
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Gone with the Wind
Brent Tarleton
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Samson and Delilah
Wounded Messenger
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From Here to Eternity
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Television: The First Fifty Years
Superman (archive footage)
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Hoppy Serves a Writ
Steve Jordan

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