George Reeves

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.

Known For

Gone with the Wind

as Brent Tarleton

From Here to Eternity

as Undetermined Role (uncredited)

From Here to Eternity

as Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)

I Love Lucy

as Superman (uncredited)

Samson and Delilah

as Wounded Messenger

Rancho Notorious

as Wilson

The Blue Gardenia

as Sam Haynes

Superman and the Mole Men

as Superman / Clark Kent

The Strawberry Blonde

as Harold

Blood and Sand

as Capt. Pierre Lauren