Superman Turns 45: Christopher Reeve Explains Rom Com Inspiration ( Flashback)

Christopher Reeve told ET how romantic comedies inspired about his approach to playing the Man of Steel in 1978 s In this 1987 interview, the late actor, who portrayed Clark Kent and his alterego across four movies, reflected on the superhero s cinematic legacy. Following his death in 2004 at age 52, the newest cape wearer, Brandon Routh for Superman Returns, explained to ET why Reeve s performance made audiences fall in love with the character.