Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) was an actor best known for playing Superman in four films. His other credits include Somewhere in Time and Deathtrap (with Michael Caine). He guest-starred in Episode 418 of The Muppet Show.

In the 2000 season of Sesame Street, Reeve appeared in a couple of inserts, including one in which he said the alphabet with Ernie's Rubber Duckie. He also demonstrated the independent living skills he developed after acquiring a disability in 1995 (quadriplegia). He previously appeared on Sesame Street during the 1980s.

Assisted Muppet performers offscreen with the manipulation of the Pole Vaulters in Episode 221 of The Muppet Show (guest was Bob Hope). First onscreen appearance in a Muppet production was a cameo in the 1979 TV special The Muppets Go Hollywood.

Made the cover story of the Summer 1987 issue of Muppet Magazine.

Reeve died October 10, 2004, of secondary complications related to his paralysis.