George Reeves

Birth Name:

George Keefer Brewer

Birth Place:

Woolstock, Iowa, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Enlisted in the U․S․ Army in the early 1940s, where he appeared in training films as a member of the Army Air Corps Special Theatrical Unit
Was a supporter of the charities The City of Hope and United Cerebral Palsy
Was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, one year after his death
Attended Pasadena Community College, where he studied Music and Acting
Broke into the film world when a scouting agent saw him at the Pasadena Playhouse and recommended him to producer David O․ Selznick, who cast him as Stuart Tarleton in "Gone with the Wind․"
Joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse in 1935 and spent four years appearing in their productions
Best known for his role as the titular character in "Adventures of Superman․"
Portrayed by Ben Affleck in 2006's "Hollywoodland," which chronicled the actor's career and suicide
Although he became very popular as Superman, he was often typecast because of the role, including having his role in "From Here to Eternity" almost completely cut after a preview audience laughed at seeing "Superman" on screen
Appeared in the Broadway production of "Winged Victory" and toured with the show after its run was over
Spent several years appearing in B-movies like "Tear Gas Squad" and "Man at Large," with the exception of his starring role as a WWII soldier in "So Proudly We Hail!" in 1943

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