George Reeves
Actor · Director
Born Jan 5, 1914 · Woolstock, Iowa, USA
Active 1939–1959 · Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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.
Filmography
Gone with the Wind (1939) — Brent TarletonFrom Here to Eternity (1953) — Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited) · Undetermined Role (uncredited)I Love Lucy (1951) — Superman (uncredited)Samson and Delilah (1949) — Wounded MessengerRancho Notorious (1952) — WilsonThe Blue Gardenia (1953) — Sam HaynesThe Strawberry Blonde (1941) — HaroldAdventures of Superman (1952) — Superman · DirectorBlood and Sand (1941) — Capt. Pierre LaurenVirginia City (1940) — Maj. Drewery's Union Telegrapher (uncredited)Superman and the Mole Men (1951) — Superman / Clark KentForever Female (1953) — George CourtlandSuperman and the Jungle Devil (1954) — SupermanKnute Rockne All American (1940) — Distraught Player (uncredited)Dead Men Tell (1941) — Bill LydigTorrid Zone (1940) — SanchoSpecial Agent (1949) — Paul DevereauxSuperman in Exile (1954) — SupermanThe Fighting 69th (1940) — Jack O'Keefe (uncredited)So Proudly We Hail (1943) — Lt. John SummersThe Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith (1943) — Tom SmithLydia (1941) — Bob WillardBlue, White and Perfect (1942) — Juan Arturo O'HaraCalling All Husbands (1940) — Dan Williams