Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve was an American actor and director best known for his role as Superman in the 1978 film and its sequels. After a horseback riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down, Reeve became an advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights, raising awareness and funds for medical research. His resilience in the face of adversity and his dedication to improving the lives of others with similar conditions made him a notable figure in both Hollywood and the medical community.
Born on Sep 25, 1952 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
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United Kingdom:
Christopher Reeve is mentioned as an example of someone who suffered from pressure ulcers due to spinal cord injury.
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United Kingdom:
Earlier this month, Bode received the Christopher Reeve acting award at the 2025 Media Access awards.
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France:
Christopher Reeve was an actor whose paralysis inspired Grégoire Courtine to pursue advancements in neurological treatments.
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Iceland:
Christopher Reeve co-starred with Terence Stamp in Superman, where Stamp portrayed the character Zod.
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Luxembourg:
Stamp portrayed the villain General Zod alongside Christopher Reeve in two 'Superman' films.
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Guatemala:
Christopher Reeve portrayed the hero Superman alongside Terence Stamp in the films.
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Argentina:
Christopher Reeve starred as Superman in the films where Terence Stamp played General Zod.
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Greece:
Christopher Reeve is known for his role as Superman in the late 1970s and 1980s.
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New Zealand:
Christopher Reeve – the actor who played Superman – who had a spinal cord injury.
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Latvia:
Christopher Reeve is referenced as the actor who portrayed Superman in the first feature film in 1978.
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