George Reeves
George Reeves' mother allegedly paid a retired boxer to fight her son so he'd give up boxing and focus on acting
Reeves had the opportunity to become a superstar boxer, but his mother had a different career path for her son.
Producers wouldn't hire George Reeves, so he took his career in another direction
Reeves was typecast, so the star had to find another way to make money.
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George Reeves didn't become the big movie star he dreamed about, but the actor showcased his talents in various genres.
George Reeves almost left Adventures of Superman in 1954
Reeves supposedly wanted a salary increase and for the company to halt the sale of Superman capes.