George Reeves
George Reeves | |
|---|---|
Reeves in Stamp Day for Superman (1954) | |
| Born | George Keefer Brewer January 5, 1914 Woolstock, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1959 (aged 45) |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California, U.S. 34°11′02″N 118°08′59″W / 34.1840°N 118.1497°W |
| Other names | George Bessolo |
| Education | Polytechnic School |
| Alma mater | Pasadena Junior College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1939–1959 |
| Spouse |
Ellanora Needles
(m. 1940; div. 1950) |
George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor. He was best known for portraying Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958).
His death by gunshot at age 45 remains controversial. The official finding was suicide, but some believe that he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.