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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 played Clark Kent / Superman, with Jack Larson as Jimmy Olsen, John Hamilton as Perry White, and Robert Shayne as Inspector Henderson.
Mar 9, 2024 · The Baffling Death Of George Reeves, The ‘Original Superman’ Who Some Believe Was Murdered. Police ruled George Reeves' death in June 1959 a suicide, but a series of suspicious events surrounding the incident led some people to point a finger at the actor's fiancee — or even the Mafia.
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.
Adventures of Superman: With George Reeves, Jack Larson, John Hamilton, Bill Kennedy. The Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."
It was television where he achieved the kind of fame that had eluded him in films, as he was cast in the lead of the now-iconic Adventures of Superman (1952). He got a few film roles in the early 1950s, but he was mostly typecast as Superman, and other acting jobs soon dried up.
Aug 27, 2023 · George Reeves, the actor who played Superman for the first time on television, may have become a legend to DC fans, but he also had a tragic history.
Actor: Adventures of Superman. George Reeves was born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock, Iowa, to Helen Roberta (Lescher) and Donald C. Brewer. He was of German, English, and Scottish descent.
Nov 6, 2022 · In the early morning hours of June 16, 1959, George Reeves, who was the first to make the superhero an icon when he played the titular role in the inaugural TV series, was found dead in his...
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.
