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George Reeves

Born

January 5, 1914 (Age: 45)

Place of Birth

Woolstock, Iowa, USA

Died

June 16, 1959

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

George Keefer Brewer

George Bessolo

Biography

George Reeves (January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television program titled 'Adventures of Superman'. His death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing issue. The official finding was suicide, but some believe he was murdered or the victim of an accidental shooting.