Birth and Family: Matthew Reeve was born on December 20, 1979, in London. His father was the famous actor Christopher Reeve, and his mother was Gae Exton.
Education: He graduated from Brown University in 2002 with a degree in history and literature.
First Documentary: In 2002, Matthew made a documentary about his father, called "Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion," which won an award and was nominated for an Emmy.
Follow-Up Film: In 2004, he released another film called "Christopher Reeve: Choosing Hope" after his father's death.
Kiteboarding Documentary: Matthew created a documentary in 2009 about kiteboarder Aaron Hadlow, called "Over The Water," which he worked on for three years.
Further Studies: He went on to study at NYU, where he earned both an MBA and an MFA by 2012.
Activism: Since 2006, Matthew has been active with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, helping with their work and becoming Vice-Chair of International Development.
Marathon: In 2009, he ran the New York City Marathon to raise funds for spinal cord injury research.
Awards: In 2010, Matthew and his sister received the National Leadership Award for their work with the Reeve Foundation.
Public Speaking: Matthew has spoken at various events around the world, including a major conference in Sydney, Australia, in 2012.