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George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor. He is best known for portraying Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958).
George Reeves was an American actor who starred in Adventures of Superman (1952-1958) and Gone with the Wind (1939). He died by suicide in 1959 amid a scandal involving his affair with a married woman.
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George Reeves was an actor who played Superman in the TV series Adventures of Superman (1952). He died by suicide in 1959 amid controversy over his affair with a married woman.
- Actor, Director, Additional Crew
- June 16, 1959
- January 5, 1914
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor George Reeves was best known as Superman on the popular 1950s television show The Adventures of Superman. The series made him a household name, but brought an end to his film career.
Jul 19, 2023 · George Reeves: The Legacy of TV's First Superman. A look back at the 1950s Adventures of Superman TV series starring George Reeves.Donate to support the striking members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA ...
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Aug 27, 2023 · Learn about the mysterious and suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of George Reeves, who played Superman in the 1950s TV series and film. Discover his acting career, his troubled love life, and the rumors of his involvement with the mob.
Jun 15, 2016 · Actor George Reeves, 45, known to children the world over as television’s Superman, killed himself with a bullet through the head early yesterday in his Benedict Canyon home, police reported.
