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Superman finally got his first non-serialized big screen appearance in 1951, with the talented George Reeves in the title role. The film led into a highly popular television series, and largely thanks to his acting talents, Reeves became a celebrity and the first actor to become famous nationwide as Superman. Sadly Reeves also became known as the first victim of the alleged “Superman curse.” After growing dissatisfied with his role and a slew of personal problems, Reeves tragically took his own life in 1959.

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Superman finally got his first non-serialized big screen appearance in 1951, with the talented George Reeves in the title role. The film led into a highly popular television series, and largely thanks to his acting talents, Reeves became a celebrity and the first actor to become famous nationwide as Superman. Sadly Reeves also became known as the first victim of the alleged “Superman curse.” After growing dissatisfied with his role and a slew of personal problems, Reeves tragically took his own life in 1959.