Facts about Christopher Reeve 
Summary
Christopher Reeve (born as Christopher D'Olier Reeve in New York City, New York, U.S., died in Mount Kisco, New York, U.S.) was a famous Actor from USA, who lived between September 25, 1952 and October 10, 2004.
Biography
Christopher Reev was an American actor, director, film producer and playwright. He is best known for his role as Superman (Clark Kent) in four films from 1978 to 1987.
In 1995, Reeve paralyzed after a riding accident and spent the rest of his life confined to her wheelchair. He was an advocate for the disabled and for stem cell research.
Reeve made his breakthrough as an actor in 1975, when he starred opposite Katharine Hepburn in the Broadway theater piece A Matter Of Gravity. The play went for a year, Reeve received good reviews and was a close friend of Hepburn.
Reeve continued to play theater, and was in a soap opera on TV. In 1977 he played his first role in a Hollywood film, and the following year he was chosen to portray Superman on the big screen. The first Superman movie was a huge success and gave inspiration to three sequels, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
Reeve has also had several appearances in the TV series Smallville (TV series) as Millard honor Dr. Virgil Swann.
In the years that followed, Reeve played in several major films. He also had a political commitment, and went in 1987 to Chile, which was ruled by dictator Augusto Pinochet, to show their solidarity with the many actors and writers who had been threatened with death because of his leftist political views. He got them on board his plane and brought them to safety.
Reeve received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Zodiac etc.
He is born under the zodiac libra, who is known for Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection.
Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Christopher, under the main topic Dreams.
Related authors: Virgil, Margot Kidder, Augusto Pinochet, Katharine Hepburn
Source / external links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Reeve
Famous quotes by Christopher Reeve (13)
"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable"
"You've got to give more than you take"
"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable"
"I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness"
"Even though I don't personally believe in the Lord, I try to behave as though He was watching"
"To be able to feel the lightest touch really is a gift"
"Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out"
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles"
"Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean"
"At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable"
"I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles"
"We live in a time when the words impossible and unsolvable are no longer part of the scientific community's vocabulary. Each day we move closer to trials that will not just minimize the symptoms of disease and injury but eliminate them"
"You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile"
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