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- Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed several stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987).
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Christopher D'Olier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed several stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987).
- 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.
- Christopher Reeve (1978 - 1987) 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.
- Dean Cain (1993 - 1997) 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.
- Tom Welling (2001 - 2011) 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.
- Brandon Routh (2006) 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.
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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Jul 17, 2024 · Actor Christopher Reeve played Superman in the movie and its sequels. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics.
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Richard Pryor. Actor: Superman III. Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows, as for his fast paced life, multiple marriages and battles with drug addiction.
Sep 27, 2024 · Over 11K fans have voted on the 20+ people on Best Actors Who Played Superman, Ranked. Current Top 3: Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin.
