Christopher Reeve

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 18 films, with $755,148,272 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #5,569)
Best-known acting roles: Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman II), Superman (Superman III), Lewis (The Remains of the Day), Bob 'Bagdad' Freed (Speechless)
Best-known technical roles: Everyone's Hero (Director), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Story Creator)
Born: September 25, 1952
Died: October 10, 2004
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. Acting Credits
  3. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading4$243,835,402$248,196,276$492,031,678
Lead Ensemble Member2$16,802,503$22,177,645$38,980,148
Supporting1$0$0$0
Documentary Subject1$0$0$0
(Unclassified)10$162,887,069$61,249,377$224,136,446
In Technical RolesDirector2$14,523,101$2,477,336$17,000,437
Story Creator1$14,522,355$22,177,645$36,700,000

Career Trend

This graph shows Christopher Reeve’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 824 $260,637,905
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,704 $423,524,974
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $270,373,921
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,426 $331,623,298
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 888 $531,011,826
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,569 $755,148,272
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,896 $14,523,101
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,973 $14,522,355
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,057 $2,477,336
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,529 $22,177,645
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,744 $17,000,437
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,790 $36,700,000

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All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Sep, 2024Super-Man: The Christo… Himself
UnknownAbove Suspicion Dempsey Cain
Apr 28, 1995Village of the Damned Alan Chaffee $8,729,915$8,729,915
Dec 16, 1994Speechless Bob 'Bagdad' Freed $20,564,705$20,564,705
Nov 5, 1993The Remains of the Day Lewis $22,954,968$41,000,000$63,954,968
Mar 20, 1992Noises Off... Frederick Dallas/… $2,280,148$2,280,148
Mar 4, 1988Switching Channels Blaine Bingham $9,000,000$9,000,000
Jul 24, 1987Superman IV: The Quest… Superman $14,522,355$22,177,645$36,700,000
Mar 20, 1987Street Smart Jonathan Fisher $1,119,112$1,119,112
Mar 1, 1985The Aviator Edgar Anscombe $287,195$287,195
Jul 20, 1984The Bostonians Basil Ransome $312,566$312,566
Jun 17, 1983Superman III Superman $59,950,623$20,249,377$80,200,000
Oct 22, 1982Monsignor Father John Flaherty $12,408,066$12,408,066
Mar 19, 1982Deathtrap Clifford Anderson $19,282,000$19,282,000
Jun 19, 1981Superman II Superman $108,185,706$82,214,294$190,400,000
Oct 3, 1980Somewhere in Time Richard Collier $9,709,597$9,709,597
Dec 15, 1978Superman Superman $134,218,018$165,981,982$300,200,000
Mar 10, 1978Gray Lady Down
 
Averages $28,234,998$66,324,660$50,343,218
Totals 18 $423,524,974$331,623,298$755,148,272


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Mar 20, 1992Noises Off... $2,280,148$2,280,148100.0%
Jul 24, 1987Superman IV: The Quest… $5,683,1221,511$14,522,355$36,700,00039.6%
Mar 20, 1987Street Smart $1,119,112$1,119,112100.0%
Jul 20, 1984The Bostonians 61$312,566$312,566100.0%
Jun 19, 1981Superman II $14,100,5221,887$108,185,706$190,400,00056.8%
Dec 15, 1978Superman $7,465,343817$134,218,018$300,200,00044.7%
 
Averages $9,082,9961,069$43,439,651$88,501,97173.5%
Totals 6 $260,637,905$531,011,826


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Mar 10, 1978Gray Lady Down
 
Averages n/an/an/an/a0.0%
Totals 1 n/an/a

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 824 $260,637,905
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,178 $423,524,974
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,803 $260,637,905
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,704 $423,524,974
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $270,373,921
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,418 $331,623,298
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,079 $270,373,921
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,426 $331,623,298
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 888 $531,011,826
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,811 $755,148,272
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,949 $531,011,826
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,569 $755,148,272
Highest Grossing Stars of 1980 at the Domestic Box Office 56 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 1981 at the Domestic Box Office 43 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 1982 at the Domestic Box Office 39 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 1983 at the Domestic Box Office 37 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 1987 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 205 33
Highest Grossing Stars of 1988 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 194 33
Highest Grossing Stars of 1989 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 198 33
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,727 $1,119,112
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,769 $312,566
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 148 $256,926,079
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Play Movies (Rank 201-300) 241 $2,280,148
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 188 $270,373,921
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,847 $1,119,112
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,094 $312,566
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 164 $527,300,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Play Movies (Rank 201-300) 275 $2,280,148
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 577 $260,637,905
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 637 $270,373,921
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 606 $531,011,826
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,488 $1,119,112
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,515 $312,566
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 143 $256,926,079
Top International Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 163 $270,373,921
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,513 $1,119,112
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,829 $312,566
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $527,300,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 321 $242,403,724
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 829 $14,522,355
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,786 $2,280,148
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,826 $1,431,678
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500) 441 $248,196,276
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 899 $22,177,645
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 377 $490,600,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 909 $36,700,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,079 $2,280,148
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,560 $1,431,678
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,246 $2,280,148
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,548 $1,119,112
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 244 $256,926,079
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 318 $270,373,921
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,444 $2,280,148
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,989 $1,119,112
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $527,300,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 801-900) 877 $2,280,148
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 160 $256,926,079
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 201-300) 226 $270,373,921
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 801-900) 883 $2,280,148
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 194 $527,300,000

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Aug 12, 2019In the Gloaming Director
Sep 15, 2006Everyone's Hero Director $14,523,101$2,477,336$17,000,437
Jul 24, 1987Superman IV: The Quest for … Story by $14,522,355$22,177,645$36,700,000
 
Averages $14,522,728$12,327,491$26,850,219
Totals 3 $29,045,456$24,654,981$53,700,437


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 12, 2019In the Gloaming
Sep 15, 2006Everyone's Hero $6,061,7622,898$14,523,101$17,000,43785.4%
 
Averages $6,061,7622,898$14,523,101$17,000,43785.4%
Totals 2 $14,523,101$17,000,437


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jul 24, 1987Superman IV: The Quest… $5,683,1221,511$14,522,355$36,700,00039.6%
 
Averages $5,683,1221,511$14,522,355$36,700,00039.6%
Totals 1 $14,522,355$36,700,000

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,896 $14,523,101
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,973 $14,522,355
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,057 $2,477,336
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,529 $22,177,645
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,744 $17,000,437
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,790 $36,700,000