Seenonscreen - The Biggest Library of movies and tv series.

Biography

Served with the Navy in the South Pacific toward the end of World War II. Then, quietly and without publicity or fanfare, compiled one of the most distinguished peacetime military careers of anyone in his profession. In 1961, as his weekly TV series Hennesey (1959) was enhancing naval recruiting efforts, accepted a commission as a line officer in the Naval Reserve with duties in recruitment, training films, and public relations. Holder of a multi-engine pilot license, he later co-piloted jet planes for the Navy, which made him an Honorary Aviator authorized to wear wings of gold-at the time only the third so honored in naval aviation history. By 1976 he had attained the rank of captain, and was in uniform aboard the carrier USS Constellation for the Bicentennial celebration on July 4. In 1980, the Navy proposed a period of active duty at the Pentagon that would have resulted in a promotion to rear admiral, bringing him even with Air Force Reserve Brigadier General James Stewart. Fresh on the heels of a second directing Emmy, he felt his absence would impact achieving a long-held goal of directing motion pictures, and reluctantly declined. (The opportunity in films never materialized.) Holds Letters of Commendation from six secretaries of the Navy. Was honorary chairman of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation and a charter member of VIVA, the effort to return POW-MIAs from Vietnam. Upon retirement in 1982, he was decorated with the Legion of Merit by Navy Secretary John F. Lehman Jr.. Other than Stewart, no performer in his industry has achieved a higher uniformed rank in the U.S. military. (Glenn Ford was also a Naval Reserve captain, and director and Captain John Ford was awarded honorary flag rank upon his 1951 retirement from the Naval Reserve).

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Poster

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut ( 2006) | IMDb: 7.6

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Starring:

Gene Hackman , Christopher Reeve , Marlon Brando , Ned Beatty , Jackie Cooper , Sarah Douglas

Directed by:

Andy Armstrong , David Tomblin , Richard Donner

Produced by:

Tim Hampton , Frans J. Afman , Ilya Salkind

Superman III ( 1983) | IMDb: 5

Action , Adventure , Comedy , Science fiction

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Richard Pryor , Jackie Cooper , Marc McClure , Annette O'Toole , Annie Ross

Directed by:

Richard Lester

Produced by:

Robert Simmonds , Ilya Salkind , Mike Fenton

Superman II ( 1980) | IMDb: 6.8

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder , Gene Hackman , Ned Beatty , Jackie Cooper , Sarah Douglas

Directed by:

Christopher Newman , Elaine Schreyeck , Robert Lynn

Produced by:

Tim Hampton , Frans J. Afman , Ilya Salkind

Superman ( 1978) | IMDb: 7.4

Action , Adventure , Science fiction

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Starring:

Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder , Gene Hackman , Jackie Cooper , Ned Beatty , Glenn Ford

Directed by:

David Lane , Michael Hook , Jerry Grandey

Produced by:

Charles F. Greenlaw , Les Kimber , Robert Simmonds

Jackie Cooper Movies: Top 4 Performances by a Successful Actor

Biography