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George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor.He was best known for portraying Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958).
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Christopher D'Olier Reeve [1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed several stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987).
Jor-El is able to save his infant son Kal-El (Superman) by launching him towards Earth in a homemade spaceship just moments before Krypton explodes. When Superman later constructs his headquarters, the Fortress of Solitude, he honors his biological parents with the inclusion of a statue of Jor-El and Lara holding up a globe of Krypton. The ...
This category collects images that are screen captures, photos, and/or illustrations from or the various films based on Superman and related characters. Original, direct to DVD animated features linked directly to animated television shows are not included here.
"The Death of Superman" is a crossover story event mostly featured in DC Comics' Superman-related publications. The crossover, which originated from editor Mike Carlin and writers Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, and Karl Kesel, began in December 1992 and lasted until October 1993.
Before dying, Jonathan reminds Clark that he must always use his powers for the benefit of humanity. [3] Clark mourns his parents and moves to Metropolis to attend college. In Superman and Superboy stories prior to 1986, both the Kents die before the beginning of Clark's adult career as Superman. However, Jonathan did receive one opportunity to ...
On June 16, 1959, days before he was to be married, Reeves was found dead of a gunshot wound at his home with his Luger pistol near him. The death was ruled a suicide, but controversy surrounds the death, as Reeves's fingerprints were never found on the gun, and he had been having an affair with the wife of MGM exec Eddie Mannix.