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George Reeves

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.

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While studying acting at the Pasadena Playhouse, Reeves met his future wife, Ellanora Needles, great-great-granddaughter of John Robinson, who had been a circus magnate and founder of the John Robinson Circus. They married on September 22, 1940, in San Gabriel, California, at the Church of Our Savior.
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While studying acting at the Pasadena Playhouse, Reeves met his future wife, Ellanora Needles, great-great-granddaughter of John Robinson, who had been a circus magnate and founder of the John Robinson Circus. They married on September 22, 1940, in San Gabriel, California, at the Church of Our Savior.

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A biography page about George Reeves at Brian's Drive-In Theater.
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Actor. His best-remembered role was that of 'Superman' in the 1950s television series of the same name. Born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock, Iowa, to Donald and Helen Lescher Brewer, his actual birth date is January 5, but when he was growing up his mother lied to him, telling him it was April 5, 1914, since this...
George Reeves (1914-1959) - Find a Grave Memorial

Actor. His best-remembered role was that of 'Superman' in the 1950s television series of the same name. Born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock, Iowa, to Donald and Helen Lescher Brewer, his actual birth date is January 5, but when he was growing up his mother lied to him, telling him it was April 5, 1914, since this...

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American actress, primarily on the stage, who played a few small roles in films. Born Ellanora Needles into a renowned circus family, she attended the Pasadena Community Playhouse as an acting student. While there, she married actor George Reeves in 1940. One of her classmates, Teddi Sherman, was the daughter of...
Ellanora Robinson Needles Rose (1918-2002) - Find a Grave Memorial

American actress, primarily on the stage, who played a few small roles in films. Born Ellanora Needles into a renowned circus family, she attended the Pasadena Community Playhouse as an acting student. While there, she married actor George Reeves in 1940. One of her classmates, Teddi Sherman, was the daughter of...

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Grave marker for George Reeves at the Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum
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Grave marker for George Reeves at the Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum

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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.

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