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George Reeves
Acting
Born: January 5, 1914
Woolstock, Iowa, USA
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

Rancho Notorious
as Wilson

Samson and Delilah
as Wounded Messenger

From Here to Eternity
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)

From Here to Eternity
as Sgt. Maylon Stark (uncredited)

Hoppy Serves a Writ
as Steve Jordan

Blood and Sand
as Capt. Pierre Lauren

Death In Hollywood
as (archive footage)

The Blue Gardenia
as Sam Haynes

Virginia City
as Maj. Drewery's Union Telegrapher (uncredited)