Christopher Reeve: biography and films with his participation

For almost 10 years now, there is no popular, talented, hardworking and very beautiful actor. Despite this, Christopher Reeve remains in the memory of millions of people. Fans of the actor remember him as a beautiful Superman, for whom nothing is impossible in life. This strong spirit man was a superhero not only on the screen, but also in life. Despite the terrible disease, he did not give up, until the end he believed that he would win. Reeve is a role model, a symbol of unbending will, optimism and courage.

Childhood actor

Christopher Reeve was born in New York (USA) on September 25, 1952. When he was 4 years old, his parents divorced, and the boy moved with his younger brother to live in Princeton, where the mother had married for the second time. Christopher often came to visit his father, with whom he learned to sail, dive with scuba. Growing up, the boy received the professor's library of the parent at full disposal. Franklin Reeve taught his son everything he knew himself, even though he always mocked his clumsiness and stupidity.

Since childhood Christopher has been keen on creativity, from the age of 9 he performed at the McCarter Theater in Princeton. Young talent even received an invitation to practice at the Old Vic theater in London. Also, Reeve completed an internship at Comedy Francaise. After studying in Europe, Christopher returned to New York, where he entered the Juilliard School of Arts, but soon he had to give up his studies, as his stepfather could not afford paying expensive stepson. Already at 16, Reeve thought about how to feed himself and his family.

The first steps towards success

In 1974, Christopher Reeve made his television debut. The filmography of the actor opens with the first work - a popular and popular in America series "Love of life." In the film the young man was shot for two years. His talent did not go unnoticed, so soon Reeve received an invitation to take part in the Broadway production of The Question of Attraction. Christopher played there along with Katherine Hepburn. Then there was the play My Life.

In the late 70's Riva's career is rapidly developing, the young actor is noticed by the filmmakers, proposals are constantly being received. Basically, Christopher played minor, small roles, but that was just the beginning. The actor appeared in the series "Great Views", the television movie "Enemies", the movie "Gray Lady" goes to the depths. "

World Glory

Christopher had everything the actor needed - popularity, talent, excellent external data, but he was not offered significant roles. He came to the castings, but in return received a refusal, because in those days more appreciated the skinny and inconspicuous intellectuals, rather than muscular handsome men, as Christopher Reeve. A photo of those times confirms that the actor was unusually handsome, high growth and playing sports made his figure courageous. Everything changed in 1978, when Riva was offered to star in the movie "Superman".

The screen version of the comic books about the superhero brought the actor a worldwide love of viewers, positive reviews of film critics, huge fees. After the release of the film, Reeve woke up rich, famous and happy, because his talent was appreciated. After that, the actor did not have a hanging from the proposals to appear in various films. Christopher Reeve is a superman, who was loved by the audience with all his heart. The release of the subsequent parts of the film was waited with great impatience. Continuation of the screen version of the comics did not disappoint. The second, third and fourth parts were perceived warmly.

In the early 80's, Reeve continued to act actively. He played in the screen versions of Jack London's works "Sea Wolf" and Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina." Also there was a very successful film "The Death Trap", an interesting historical painting "The Bostonians". Many people liked the films "Village of the Damned" and "At the End of the Day". A handsome talented actor was at the height of popularity, but suddenly the trouble crept up.

Accident

Christopher Reeve never forgot about sports. As a child, he spent his free time on the football field, then took a great interest in hockey, tennis. At an older age, I became interested in flying a plane, and at the age of 33 discovered the charm of horse riding. On May 27, 1995, a horse race was to be held in Culpeper. Reeve was preparing for them very hard for a few hours a day, but on the day of the competition there was a misfortune. The horse of Christopher refused to jump over the obstacle, suddenly stopping. Reeve himself flew over the animal's head and fell to the ground.

The doctors managed to save the popular actor, but a terrible trauma - fracture of vertebrae of the spine - permanently made him disabled. Christopher turned into a motionless statue, in need of help from strangers. The actor's support was not helped by the support of his family. His wife Dana was always close, sharing with him all the hardships and pain.

Life after paralysis

Despite the trauma and utter helplessness, Christopher Reeve continued his favorite business. The biography of the actor is very difficult, there are ups and downs, joy and disappointment. Paralysis did not break Riva, in 1997 his directorial debut took place, the audience warmly perceived the film "In the Twilight". In 1998, Christopher played the main role in the movie "Window to the Court", he also produced it. The work was very popular both for viewers and critics, the actor was nominated for the Golden Globe.

From time to time, Christopher Reeve appeared on television, actively engaged in social activities, strongly attracted attention to research that could help people with spinal injuries, and financed them.

Personal life of Riva

During filming in Superman, Christopher met Gay Exstone. Already in 1979, the couple was born the first-born Matthew, and in 1983 - the daughter of Alexander. Exstone and Reeve were not married. Together they lived for 9 years, after which they dispersed. In 1987, Christopher began a romantic relationship with dancer Dana Morosini. The novel lasted 5 years, after which the lovers got married. In 1992, the couple had a son, Will. It was Dana had to experience all the hardships, in every possible way to help the paralyzed spouse.

Christopher never gave up. He was sure that he could defeat the disease. In 2000, the actor even gained the ability to move his index finger. Unfortunately, Superman's heart stopped on October 10, 2004. His wife Dana died on March 6, 2006 from lung cancer.