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Before TV came into being, there was a Superman radio show. It ran from 1940 to 1951. Bud Collyer was the voice of Superman for the show and portrayed him for more years than any other actor.
It looks like Kirk Alyn was the first actor to play Superman on screen, in the 1948 film serial Superman, and its 1950 sequel Atom Man Vs. Superman.
The first actor to play Superman on TV was George Reeves who played him from 1952 to 1958 for the TV show Adventures of Superman. Note that Reeves had already played the Man of Steel for the 1951 movie Superman and the Mole Men.
Joel Nestler played the teenage Clark Kent in the first TV episode, thus he actually appeared on screen before George Reeves in the episode so it might be argued that Mr. Nestler was the first TV Superman, but Reeves probably appeared before the start of the episode during the title sequence so the argument on that technicality would still fail.
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∙ 9y agoGeorge Reeves played the first Superman on TV. He suffered a mysterious death at the time, and was fictionalized in the film Hollywoodland, which starred Ben Affleck.
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∙ 13y agoThe first live action Superman was played by Kirk Alyn in "Superman" (1948).
The first animated Superman was played by Bud Collyer in "Superman" (1941).
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∙ 13y agothe late Kirk Alyn (1910-1999)
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∙ 14y agogeorge reeves
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How many Superman actors are there?
Kirk Alyn played Superman in the black and white serials made in 1948 and 1950. George Reeves played Superman in the 1951 film "Superman and the Molemen" as well as the TV series "The Adventures of Superman" from 1952 to 1958. Christopher Reeve played Superman in four films made in 1978, 1980, 1983, and 1987. Dean Cain played Superman on the TV series "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" from 1993 to 1997. Tom Welling played just Clark Kent on the TV series "Smallville" from 2001 to 2011. Brandon Routh played Superman in the movie "Superman Returns" in 2006. Henry Cavill played Superman in the reboot "Man of Steel," which was released in 2013.
Who portrayed Lois lane on tv?
The actresses that have played the character of Lois Lane would include Rolly Bester as voicng her in the 1940s The Adventures of Superman radio series and then Helen Choate followed voicing the character in the radio series, Lesley Ann Warren played the character in the T.V . production of "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" in 1975, Erica Durance played her in the Smallville TV series, Margot Kidder played her in the 1978 film titled "Superman" and Dana Delaney voiced her in the 90s animated series; "Superman: The Animated Series."Teri Hatcher, Amy Adams, Noel Neill, Margot Kidder, Kate Bosworth, Christina Hendricks, Kyra Sedgwick, Dana Delany, Erica Durance (TV series).
Who played Louis lane on TV Superman?
There was no Louis Lane in any incarnation of the Superman story. The character of Lois Lane was played by the following:Phyllis Coates-Adventures of SupermanTeri Hatcher-Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanErica Durance-SmallvilleDana Delany-Superman: The Animated Series
What episode of justice league unlimited did flash race Superman?
They didn't have a race in this television series, but they did race in Superman: The Animated Series Episode: Speed Demons.
Who played charlie in charlie angles?
In the original TV series the voice of "Charlie" was supplied by John Forsythe
How many Superman actors are there?
Kirk Alyn played Superman in the black and white serials made in 1948 and 1950. George Reeves played Superman in the 1951 film "Superman and the Molemen" as well as the TV series "The Adventures of Superman" from 1952 to 1958. Christopher Reeve played Superman in four films made in 1978, 1980, 1983, and 1987. Dean Cain played Superman on the TV series "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" from 1993 to 1997. Tom Welling played just Clark Kent on the TV series "Smallville" from 2001 to 2011. Brandon Routh played Superman in the movie "Superman Returns" in 2006. Henry Cavill played Superman in the reboot "Man of Steel," which was released in 2013.
What are the piano notes for the Superman theme?
You need to be more specific about which Superman program. There is the 1950's original TV series, the superman Cartoons, and the Superman movies. They don't all have the same theme songs.
Who played Jimmy Olsen starting in Season 2 of the TV show 'Lois and Clark The New Adventures of Superman'?
In the original TV series he was played by Jack Larson.
Which television channel broadcasts a Superman cartoon?
Warner Bros. Television distributed the original 'New Adventures of Superman" in the late 1960s. During this time the series was originally broadcast on CBS.
What is the duration of Adventures of Superman TV series?
The duration of Adventures of Superman - TV series - is 1500.0 seconds.
When was Adventures of Superman - TV series - created?
Adventures of Superman - TV series - was created on 1952-09-19.
What TV series is Krypto the Superdog from?
Krypto the Superdog is a character from the Superman comic books and the television series based on it. He was the dog of Superman, from the planet Krypton.
Who originally played The Joker?
Cesar Romero in the original TV series.
Who portrayed Lois lane on tv?
The actresses that have played the character of Lois Lane would include Rolly Bester as voicng her in the 1940s The Adventures of Superman radio series and then Helen Choate followed voicing the character in the radio series, Lesley Ann Warren played the character in the T.V . production of "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" in 1975, Erica Durance played her in the Smallville TV series, Margot Kidder played her in the 1978 film titled "Superman" and Dana Delaney voiced her in the 90s animated series; "Superman: The Animated Series."Teri Hatcher, Amy Adams, Noel Neill, Margot Kidder, Kate Bosworth, Christina Hendricks, Kyra Sedgwick, Dana Delany, Erica Durance (TV series).
What actors played batman and robin in the original tv series?
Adam West played Batman and Burt Ward played Robin in the original TV series "Batman" that aired from 1966 to 1968.
Who played Louis lane on TV Superman?
There was no Louis Lane in any incarnation of the Superman story. The character of Lois Lane was played by the following:Phyllis Coates-Adventures of SupermanTeri Hatcher-Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanErica Durance-SmallvilleDana Delany-Superman: The Animated Series
Who is the original actor to play Superman?
Kirk Alyn was the first actor to play a live-action version of the character. He was later replaced with George Reeves who played the character in the first live-action TV series. Christopher Reeve was the next actor to play the character for the first live-action theatrical film.
