George Reeves

Acting

George Reeves

Born 5 January 1914 · Woolstock, Iowa, USA · Died 16 June 1959 at 45

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

Highlights

Gone with the Wind1939 · Film · Brent Tarleton
From Here to Eternity1953 · Film · Undetermined Role (uncredited)
I Love Lucy1951 · Series · Superman (uncredited)
Samson and Delilah1949 · Film · Wounded Messenger
Rancho Notorious1952 · Film · Wilson
The Blue Gardenia1953 · Film · Sam Haynes

Filmography

Movies

67 films

Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes1989 · Film
Westward Ho, The Wagons!1956 · Film · James Stephen
Superman's Peril1954 · Film · Superman
Superman and the Jungle Devil1954 · Film · Superman
Superman in Exile1954 · Film · Superman
Superman Flies Again1954 · Film · Superman
Superman and Scotland Yard1954 · Film · Superman
Stamp Day for Superman1954 · Film · Superman / Clark Kent
Forever Female1953 · Film · George Courtland
From Here to Eternity1953 · Film · Undetermined Role (uncredited)
The Blue Gardenia1953 · Film · Sam Haynes
Rancho Notorious1952 · Film · Wilson
Bugles in the Afternoon1952 · Film · Lt. Smith
Superman and the Mole Men1951 · Film · Superman / Clark Kent
The Good Humor Man1950 · Film · Stuart Nagle
The Adventures of Sir Galahad1949 · Film · Sir Galahad
Samson and Delilah1949 · Film · Wounded Messenger
The Great Lover1949 · Film · Williams
Special Agent1949 · Film · Paul Devereaux
The Mutineers1949 · Film · Thomas Nagle
Jungle Jim1948 · Film · Bruce Edwards
Thunder in the Pines1948 · Film · Jeff Collins
Jungle Goddess1948 · Film · Mike Patton
The Sainted Sisters1948 · Film · Sam Stoaks
Variety Girl1947 · Film · George Reeves (uncredited)
Champagne for Two1947 · Film
Winged Victory1944 · Film · Lieutenant Thompson
Bar 201943 · Film · Lin Bradley
The Kansan1943 · Film · Jesse James
So Proudly We Hail1943 · Film · Lt. John Summers
The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith1943 · Film · Tom Smith
Colt Comrades1943 · Film · Lin Whitlock
Leather Burners1943 · Film · Harrison Brooke
Buckskin Frontier1943 · Film · Jeff Collins
Border Patrol1943 · Film · Don Enrique Perez
Hoppy Serves a Writ1943 · Film · Steve Jordan
The Mad Martindales1942 · Film · Julio Rigo
Sex Hygiene1942 · Film · Pool player
Blue, White and Perfect1942 · Film · Juan Arturo O'Hara
Man at Large1941 · Film · Bob Grayson
Lydia1941 · Film · Bob Willard
Blood and Sand1941 · Film · Capt. Pierre Lauren
Dead Men Tell1941 · Film · Bill Lydig
The Lady and the Lug1941 · Film · Doug Abbott
The Strawberry Blonde1941 · Film · Harold
Meet the Fleet1940 · Film · Benson
Father Is A Prince1940 · Film · Gary Lee
Always a Bride1940 · Film · Michael Stevens
Knute Rockne All American1940 · Film · Distraught Player (uncredited)
Calling All Husbands1940 · Film · Dan Williams
Argentine Nights1940 · Film · Eduardo Estaban
Ladies Must Live1940 · Film · George Halliday
Pony Express Days1940 · Film · William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody
Gambling on the High Seas1940 · Film · Excited Reporter
Torrid Zone1940 · Film · Sancho
Tear Gas Squad1940 · Film · Joe McCabe
'Til We Meet Again1940 · Film · Jimmy Coburn
Virginia City1940 · Film · Maj. Drewery's Union Telegrapher (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance1940 · Film · Steamship Clerk (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th1940 · Film · Jack O'Keefe (uncredited)
Four Wives1939 · Film · Laboratory Man (uncredited)
Gone with the Wind1939 · Film · Brent Tarleton
On Dress Parade1939 · Film · Southern Soldier in Trench (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring1939 · Film · Trial Spectator (uncredited)
The Monroe Doctrine1939 · Film · John Sturgis
Espionage Agent1939 · Film · Warrington's Secretary
Ride, Cowboy, Ride1939 · Film · Pancho Daminguez/ Sam Brenner

Filmography

Series

4 shows

Adventures of Superman1952 · Series · Superman
I Love Lucy1951 · Series · Superman (uncredited)
Lights Out1949 · Series
Suspense1949 · Series