- Stars in a TV commercial in support of a California ballot measure that would devote $3 billion to stem cell experiments. (2004)
- The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation gala will take place Nov. 18 despite the late actor's death. (October 20, 2004)
- Had put in enough work in YANKEE IRVING over the last 18 months before his death that the movie's release can move forward without him. (2004)
- After going into a coma on Saturday (10/09/2004), Reeve died of heart failure. Reeve was paralyzed in a riding accident in 1995, and was actively involved in mobilizing funds and support for research into the treatment of spinal cord injuries in the last few years. (Oct 11, 2004)
- Has criticized American President George W. Bush for failing to increase federal spending on embryonic stem cell research. (May 26, 2004)
- Was the speaker at the 2004 Middlebury College commencement.
- Says a device implanted into his chest now allows him to breathe without a ventilator for hours at a time. (November 15, 2003)
- Reeve, two scientists who discovered an arthritis therapy, and a researcher who helped show how cells read their genes, have won prestigious medical awards from the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation. (2003)
- Reeve said Wednesday that his optimism about recovering from a catastrophic spinal injury had been boosted by meeting disabled Israelis and the country's cutting-edge medical researchers. (July 31, 2003)
- Reeve is set to direct a new film -- Reeve took Sunday night's Tony Awards as an opportunity to reveal small pieces of information about the upcoming project, but won't be drawn into confirming the title or its inspiration. (June 10, 2003)
- Reeve came to Congress on Wednesday to push for a new bill that he said would be the first to provide a comprehensive approach to treating and eventually curing paralysis -- The $300 million package addresses access to treatment and quality of life issues for the 2 million Americans who have been paralyzed from spinal cord injuries, strokes and diseases such as multiple sclerosis. (May 8, 2003)
- Helped lead New Year's Eve countdown in Times Square, joining Mayor Michael Bloomberg in pushing the ceremonial button to start the descent of the famous ball just before midnight. (2002)
- Reeve considered suicide after the 1995 horse-riding accident which left him paralyzed.
- Accepted $2 million from American federal funds to establish an education resource center for people with paralysis and their families.
- He supposedly was offered $1 million to play the lead in AMERICAN GIGOLO (1980) and turned it down.
- In Saturday Night Live (1975) he appeared as himself as an audience member in a skit, a few weeks before he hosted the show.
- For his portrayal of Clark Kent, he based the performance on Cary Grant's character in BRINGING UP BABY (1938).
- He worked out so much during the making of SUPERMAN that the traveling matte shots taken of him at the beginning of the shoot did not match the later shots, and had to be re-taken.
- Was originally going to appear in SUPERGIRL (1984), but he bowed out just before filming began.
- Released one month after it's star was paralyzed in a horse riding accident, one of the actors in VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995) is named Buck (Fowler), which was also the name of Reeve's horse.
- To obtain the musculature to convincingly play Superman for SUPERMAN (1978), he underwent a bodybuilding regime supervised by David Prowse, the man who played Darth Vader in the original STAR WARS (1977) trilogy.
- He turned down the role of Dr. Sam Loomis in HALLOWEEN (1978).
- He is NOT related to Steve or George Reeves (who played Superman in the past).
- He is a licensed pilot.
- He studied at Julliard with fellow actor Robin Williams.
- He gained 30 pounds for the role of Superman.
- Jane Seymour's son was named after him.
- He was offered numerous roles, such as the lead in THE RUNNING MAN (which went to Arnold Schwarzenegger). He turned down these roles to take on more meaningful ones that perhaps didn't win him fame, but did exemplify his beliefs, which was what he wanted. He won fame with the movie SUPERMAN.
- A host of Hollywood stars turned out to support Christopher Reeve's fundraising bash in New York on Tuesday.
- Nominated for Outstanding Nonfiction Special (Traditional) at Emmy Awards for Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for REAR WINDOW (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special at Emmy Awards for Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for IN THE GLOAMING (1997)
Quotes- "Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool, or you go out in the ocean."
- "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."
Awards- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries, REAR WINDOW (1999)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Informational Special, Without Pity: A Film About Abilities (1997)
- Young Artist Awards: Jackie Coogan Award (1996)
- Fantafestival: Best Actor, SOMEWHERE IN TIME (1981)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Newcomer, SUPERMAN (1979)
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