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George Reeves | |
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.jpg) Reeves in Stamp Day for Superman (1954) | |
| Born | George Keefer Brewer January 5, 1914 Woolstock, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1959 (aged 45) |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California, U.S. 34°11′02″N 118°08′59″W / 34.1840°N 118.1497°W |
| Other names | George Bessolo |
| Education | Polytechnic School |
| Alma mater | Pasadena Junior College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1939–1959 |
| Spouse |
Ellanora Needles
(m. 1940; div. 1950) |
George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor. He is best known for portraying Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958).[1][2]
His death by gunshot at age 45 remains controversial. The official finding was suicide, but some believe that he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
- ^ a b "George Reeves". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2007. Archived from the original on November 7, 2007.
- ^ a b Kehr, Dave (January 2, 2007). "Luc Moullet and George Reeves". The New York Times.
- ^ "Who killed Superman?". The Guardian. November 17, 2006.
- ^ Tapley, Kristopher (August 20, 2006). "The (Tinsel) Town That Ate Superman". The New York Times.
- ^ "The Death of George Reeves – The Original Superman". Franksreelreviews.com. April 16, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
- ^ Henderson, Jan Alan, Speeding Bullet, M. Bifulco, 1999; ISBN 0-9619596-4-9