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- Kirk Alyn. Superman first took live-action action form in 1948, when Kirk Alyn stepped into the role in a 15-episode film serial. He continued playing the hero and his alter ego, Clark Kent, in the sequel serial production Atom Man vs. Superman, which was released in 1950.
- George Reeves. In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant icon in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man. Then he took the comic book character into the world of television.
- Christopher Reeve. Superman got a blockbuster makeover in 1978, when Christopher Reeve flew into the franchise. The movie saw Reeve sharing the big screen with Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman, who played Superman's father and mortal enemy, Lex Luthor, respectively.
- Dean Cain. Dean Cain played the Man of Steel in the TV show Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. The ABC series – which also starred Teri Hatcher as Superman's love interest Lois Lane – aired for four seasons from 1993 through 1997.
Starting his show business career as a chorus boy on Broadway and an entertainer in vaudeville, Kirk Alyn played bit parts and minor supporting roles in several low-budget films before getting his big break playing the title role in the serial Superman (1948). He wasn't able to sustain a film career after the serial ended, however, and after small parts in a few movies, retired to Arizona.
May 6, 2024 · Kirk Alyn is the first actor to play Superman in the live-action format, starring as the Man of Steel in the 1958 movie serial “Superman” and its 1950 sequel “Atom Man vs. Superman.” Both ...
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- Bud Collyer. Adventures of Superman radio show (1940-1951), Superman animated cartoons (1941-1943), New Adventures of Superman (1966-1970) While it may seem unfair for Bud Collyer to be the only Superman voice actor to make a list devoted entirely to guys who actually wore the tights on screen, leaving him off would be a crime.
- Kirk Alyn. Superman (1948), Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Surprisingly, it took Superman a full decade after his first appearance in 1938’s Action Comics #1 to make it to the big screen in live-action, with contemporaries like Batman and Captain Marvel beating him to cinemas by several years.
- George Reeves. Superman & The Mole Men (1951), Adventures of Superman (1952-1958) George Reeves’ portrayal of Superman/Clark Kent turned the traditional alter ego dynamic of the character on its ear.
- Christopher Reeve. Superman: The Movie (1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Ad. Ad – content continues below.
- Christopher Reeve
- Dean Cain
- Tom Welling
- Brandon Routh
- Henry Cavill
- Tyler Hoechlin
Films: Superman, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace The definitive take on the Man of Steel, Reeve perfectly captured the stoicism of Superman and the awkwardness of his alter ego Clark Kent even as the films gave increasingly diminished returns. With his matinee idol looks and general wholesomeness, there's something very ...
Appears in: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman With a pre-Bond girl Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane, Dean Cain donned the red cape in this sitcom-y take on Superman as the series was generally more focused on the romantic comings and goings of its main duo than saving the world. Cain has an everyman quality that suits a TV version of Superman a...
Appears in: Smallville Smallville is credited with redefining Superman for the 21st century teen. The long-running show begins with Clark Kent not yet Superman nor aware of his powers, which begin to emerge throughout the early seasons of the series. Welling's performance, as well as the show at large, was well-received, particularly in its early y...
Appears in: Superman Returns Brandon Routh looked the part. In fact, he looked so much like Christopher Reeve he could have been his offspring but his version of Superman was less of a hit with fans. The actor, who later played The Atom in Legends of Tomorrow, attempted to bring a more psychological edge to Superman but many fans just thought he ca...
Appears in: Man of Steel, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Black Adam Henry Cavill has been through the ringer as Superman. He was the launching pad for the DC Extended Universe – which underperformed commercially and critically – before it looked like he had quietly been ushered out of the role befo...
Appears in: Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, Superman & Lois Set initially in the sprawling Arrowverse that also features TV incarnations of The Flash, Supergirl and Batwoman, Superman & Loiswas quickly retconned to be set in its own world to stand alone from the other shows. First appearing as Superman in Supergirl, Hoec...
Jun 27, 2016 · Producer Bruce Timm turned the Justice League on its head in 2015's animated film and webseries Justice League: Gods And Monsters.Among the changes, Superman is the son of Zod rather than Jor-El ...
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He also starred in Blood Creek (2006) and Woody Allen's comedy film Whatever Works (2009). On January 30, 2011, it was announced that Henry Cavill had been cast as the next Superman in Man of Steel (2013), making him the first non-American actor to play Superman.
