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