Christopher Reeve later made even higher gains for "Superman III" (1983), though for "" (1987), he decided it would be healthier to focus more on cardiovascular workouts. One of the reasons Reeve could not work out as much for "" was an emergency appendectomy he had in June 1986. Reeve was never a Superman or comic book fan, though he had watched "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves. Reeve found the role offered a suitable challenge because it was a dual role. He said, "there must be some difference stylistically between Clark and Superman. Otherwise, you just have a pair of glasses
Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, author, activist, and equestrian, best known for his portrayal of Superman, beginning with the acclaimed "Superman" (1978), for which he won a BAFTA Award. He also appeared in other critically acclaimed films such as "The Bostonians" (1984), "Street Smart" (1987), and "The Remains of the Day" (1993). He received a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in the television remake of "Rear Window" (1998). On May 27, 1995, Reeve was left quadriplegic after being