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Biography
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. The official finding was suicide, but some believe he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.
George Reeves is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Adventures of Superman (1952), Suspense (1949), So Proudly We Hail (1943), Gone with the Wind (1939), I Love Lucy (1951), Lights Out (1949), Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime (2016), The Wonderful World of Disney (1954). The recorded credits span 1939 to 2023, including 21 movies and 7 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies21
TV shows7
Active years represented1939–2023
Place of birthWoolstock, Iowa, USA
Died
Also known as
George Keefer Brewer · George Bessolo
Known for
TV ShowAdventures of Superman
TV ShowSuspense
MovieSo Proudly We Hail
MovieGone with the Wind
TV ShowI Love Lucy
TV ShowLights Out
TV ShowBuzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime
TV ShowThe Wonderful World of Disney
TV ShowSuperpowered: The DC Story
MovieSamson and Delilah
MovieFrom Here to Eternity
MovieThe Movie Orgy
MovieKnute Rockne All American
MovieJungle Goddess
MovieThe Adventures of Sir Galahad
MovieSpecial Agent
MovieSuperman and the Mole Men
MovieBatman and Robin and Other Super Heroes
MovieBugles in the Afternoon
MovieThe Blue Gardenia
MovieStamp Day for Superman
MovieBlood and Sand
MovieFather Is A Prince
MovieThe Strawberry Blonde
MovieRancho Notorious
MovieLadies Must Live
MovieBreakdowns of 1941
MovieAlways a Bride