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== Radio and audio == == Radio and audio ==
*1940s: ] – radio series starring ] and ] *Superman appears in ] (1940), voiced by ].
*1966: ''The Adventures of Superman'' – ] featuring ] as Superman *Superman appears in ''The Adventures of Superman'' (1966), voiced by ].
*1970s–1980s: various ''Superman''-related vinyl albums from ] *Superman appears in several vinyl albums released by ] during the 1970s and 1980s.
*1993: '']'' – BBC Radio Light Entertainment, BBC Radio 5; Superman is voiced by ] *Superman appears in the BBC radio adaptation of '']'', voiced by ].
*1995: ''DC Comics Super Heroes – Attack of the Elementals'' – audio drama featuring the Justice League; Superman is voiced by David Earl Waterman *Superman appears in the audio drama ''DC Comics Super Heroes – Attack of the Elementals'', voiced by David Waterman.
*2008: ''The Never-Ending Battle'' – Graphic Audio; Superman voiced by James Konicek{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}} *Superman appears in the audio drama ''The Never-Ending Battle'', voiced by James Konicek.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}}


== Film == == Film ==
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=== Animated film === === Animated film ===

*]: ]/]' ] – series of 17 shorts initially starring ].
* Superman appears in Fleischer Studio's ] shorts, voiced again by ].
*1945: ''She-Sick Sailors'' (cameo) – as comic book. ]'s seen reading the Superman comics. The rest of this ] short is then a parody of Superman.
*1992: '']'' – direct-to-video, featuring ] as Superman. * Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].
*1999: '']'' (cameo) – as comic book. * A Superman comic appears in '']''.
* Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3">{{cite web |title=Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El Voices (Superman) |url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Superman/Superman-Clark-Kent-Kal-El/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
*2006: '']'' – direct-to-video film utilizing character designs from ''Superman: The Animated Series''; starring ].
*2007: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. * Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2008: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2009: '']'' – direct-to-video film with Tim Daly reprising his role from various DC media. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Tim Daly.<ref name="btva3" />
*2010: '']'' – direct-to-video film, Superman is voiced by ]. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2010: '']'' – direct-to-video film, ] reprises his role as Superman once again. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Tim Daly.<ref name="btva3" />
*2010: '']'' – direct-to-video short featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2011: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2012: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Tim Daly as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Tim Daly.<ref name="btva3" />
*2012: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring George Newbern as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by George Newbern.<ref name="btva3" />
*2013: '']'' – direct-to-video two-part adaption of the graphic novel featuring ] as Superman only in the second part. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2013: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2013: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].
*Superman appears in films set in the ] (DCAMU). He is voiced by ] in '']'', ] in '']'', and ] in subsequent films.<ref name="btva3" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Sands |first=Rich |date=January 18, 2016 |title=Roll Call: Meet the Cast of Justice League vs. Teen Titans |url=http://www.tvinsider.com/article/66981/meet-the-cast-of-justice-league-vs-teen-titans-dc-comics-animated-movie/ |access-date=January 18, 2016 |publisher=TVInsider.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=July 26, 2016 |title=Justice League Dark Featurette Reveals Matt Ryan Returns as Constantine! |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/379295-justice-league-dark-featurette-reveals-matt-ryan-returns-as-constantine |publisher=Superhero Hype}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |date=November 15, 2016 |title=JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: TRAILER DEBUT FOR R-RATED DC ANIMATED MOVIE |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/justice-league-dark-trailer-debut-for-r-rated-dc-animated-movie}}</ref>
*2013: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Tim Daly's son, ], as Superman.
*2013: ''Superman 75th Anniversary'' – animated short by ] and ] created as a celebration of 75 years of the character, later reused for the character's 80th anniversary. *Superman appears in ''Superman 75th Anniversary'', an animated short created by ] and ].
*2014: '']'' – Animated film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'' franchise, voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2014: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*Superman appears in the ''Lego DC Comics'' film series, voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2014: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman.
*An alternate universe variant of Superman named '''Hernan Guerra''', with elements of Chris Kent, appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva4">{{cite web |title=Superman / Hernan Guerra / Lor-Zod Voice - ''Justice League: Gods and Monsters'' (Movie) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Justice-League-Gods-and-Monsters/Superman-Hernan-Guerra-Lor-Zod/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
*2014: '']'' – TV special featuring ] as Superman.
*Superman appears in ''DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon'', voiced by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dc-taka.com/character/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3/|title=サイト名|website=dc-taka.com|language=ja|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422202000/http://dc-taka.com/character/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*2015: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2015: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Nolan North as Superman.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by George Newbern.<ref name="btva3" />
*2015: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring a ] of Superman voiced by ].
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced primarily by ] and by ] as a child.<ref name="btva3" /><ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Superman (Young) Voices (Superman) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Superman/Superman-Young/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
*2015: '']'' – direct-to-video film with Nolan North reprising his role as Superman.
*Superman appears in films set in the ], voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" /> Introduced in '']'', he makes subsequent appearances in '']'', '']'' (2023), '']'', and '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harvey |first=James |date=2023-11-22 |title="Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths" Trilogy Teaser Trailer Released |url=https://dcanimated.com/2023/11/justice-league-crisis-on-infinite-earths-trilogy-teaser-trailer-released/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=The World's Finest |language=en-US}}</ref>
*2016: '']'' – direct-to-video film with Nolan North reprising his role.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="btva3" />
*2016: '']'' – direct-to-video film with Jerry O'Connell reprising his role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvinsider.com/article/66981/meet-the-cast-of-justice-league-vs-teen-titans-dc-comics-animated-movie/|title=Roll Call: Meet the Cast of Justice League vs. Teen Titans|publisher=TVInsider.com|first=Rich|last=Sands|date=January 18, 2016|access-date=January 18, 2016}}</ref>
*Superman makes a cameo appearance in '']''.<ref name="btva3" />
*2017: '']'' – direct-to-video film with Jerry O'Connell reprising his role.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/379295-justice-league-dark-featurette-reveals-matt-ryan-returns-as-constantine|title=Justice League Dark Featurette Reveals Matt Ryan Returns as Constantine!|publisher=Superhero Hype|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=July 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/justice-league-dark-trailer-debut-for-r-rated-dc-animated-movie|title=JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: TRAILER DEBUT FOR R-RATED DC ANIMATED MOVIE|last=Vejvoda|first=Jim|date=November 15, 2016}}</ref>
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2017: '']'' – animated film featuring Superman with Channing Tatum reprising his role.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2017: ''DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon'' – animated film featuring ] as the voice of Superman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dc-taka.com/character/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3/|title=サイト名|website=dc-taka.com|language=ja|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422202000/http://dc-taka.com/character/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Travis Willingham.<ref name="btva3" />
*2018: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="btva3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovell |first=Kevin |date=July 27, 2023 |title='Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!' Trailer, Artwork & Release Details; Arrives On Digital & DVD September 26, 2023 From Warner Bros |url=https://screen-connections.com/2023/07/27/scooby-doo-and-krypto-too-dvd-digital-release-details-trailer/ |access-date=July 27, 2023 |website=screen-connections.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, the '']'' (2006) incarnation of the character makes a non-speaking cameo appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=September 6, 2022 |title=soranatus - Looks like in 2021 Digital eMation was working on a Scooby-Doo Meets Krypto DTV... |url=https://soranatus.tumblr.com/post/694669819391393792/looks-like-in-2021-digital-emation-was-working-on |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=Tumblr |language=en-US}}</ref>
*2018: '']'' – animated film featuring ] as the voice of Superman.
*Superman appears in the two-part film '']'', voiced by ] in Part One and again by Travis Willingham in Part Two.<ref name="btva3" />
*2019: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
*2019: '']'' – animated film featuring Superman with Channing Tatum reprising his role.
*2019: '']'' – animated film featuring George Newbern as Superman.
*2019: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
*2020: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman.
*2020: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Jerry O'Connell as Superman.
*2020: '']'' – animated film featuring ] as the voice of Superman.
*2020: '']'' – direct-to-video interactive film featuring Superman with Nolan North reprising his role.
*2021: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Superman with Darren Criss reprising his role.
*2021: '']'' – non-speaking animated appearance.
*2021: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring ] as Superman.
*2022: '']'' – animated film featuring ] as the voice of Superman.
*2022: '']'' – direct-to-video film featuring Superman with Travis Willingham reprising his role.
*2023: '']'' – direct-to-video crossover film, where Superman is again voiced by Nolan North.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovell |first=Kevin |date=July 27, 2023 |title='Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!' Trailer, Artwork & Release Details; Arrives On Digital & DVD September 26, 2023 From Warner Bros |url=https://screen-connections.com/2023/07/27/scooby-doo-and-krypto-too-dvd-digital-release-details-trailer/ |access-date=July 27, 2023 |website=screen-connections.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, the ''Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) incarnation of the character makes a non-speaking cameo appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=September 6, 2022 |title=soranatus - Looks like in 2021 Digital eMation was working on a Scooby-Doo Meets Krypto DTV... |url=https://soranatus.tumblr.com/post/694669819391393792/looks-like-in-2021-digital-emation-was-working-on |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=Tumblr |language=en-US}}</ref>
*2024: ''],'' voiced by Darren Criss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harvey |first=James |date=2023-11-22 |title="Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths" Trilogy Teaser Trailer Released |url=https://dcanimated.com/2023/11/justice-league-crisis-on-infinite-earths-trilogy-teaser-trailer-released/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=The World's Finest |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Live-action film === === Live-action film ===
*1948: '']'' – a 15-chapter serial starring ] and ]. *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
*1950: '']'' – a 15-chapter serial starring Alyn, Neill, and ]. *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed again by Kirk Alyn.
*1951: '']'' – feature film, starring ] and ]. *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
*1954: '']'' – short film featuring George Reeves and Noel Neill promoting Stamp Day for the ]. *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed again by George Reeves.
*1978: '']'' – directed by ] and starring ], ], ], ], ], and ]. *Superman appears in '']'' (1978) and its sequels, portrayed by ].
*1979: ''The Return of Superman'' (also known as "Turkish Superman") is an adaptation of Superman from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://channelawesome.com/brandon-tenold-turkish-superman/|title=Brandon Tenold: Turkish Superman|author=+Brandon_Tenold|work=Channel Awesome}}</ref> *''The Return of Superman'' (also known as "Turkish Superman") is an adaptation of Superman from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://channelawesome.com/brandon-tenold-turkish-superman/|title=Brandon Tenold: Turkish Superman|author=+Brandon_Tenold|work=Channel Awesome}}</ref>
*Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
*1980: '']'' – directed by ] and starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, and ].
*] appears in films set in the ] (DCEU), portrayed primarily by ] and by stunt double Ryan Hadley in '']''. Introduced in '']'', he makes subsequent appearances in '']'', '']'', ''Shazam!'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=April 5, 2019 |title=SHAZAM! Director Talks Sequel Plans, DCEU Connections (SPOILERS) |url=https://www.newsarama.com/44643-shazam-director-talks-sequel-plans-dceu-connections.html |access-date=April 7, 2019 |language=en |via=newsarama.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-responds-superman-james-gunn-1235282516/|title=Henry Cavill on Not Returning as Superman: "This News Isn't the Easiest"|first=Ryan|last=Gajewski|website=] |date=December 14, 2022|language=en}}</ref>
*1983: '']'' – directed by Richard Lester and starring Christopher Reeve, ], ], and ].
*Superman will appear in '']'' (2025), portrayed by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=June 27, 2023 |title=''Superman: Legacy'': James Gunn Taps David Corenswet And Rachel Brosnahan To Play Clark Kent And Lois Lane In DC Studios Film |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-cast-1235420180/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
*1984: '']'' – spin-off directed by ] and starring ], ], and ] (reprising his role of ] from the Reeve features). Superman is seen on a poster.
*1987: '']'' – directed by ] and starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, ], and ].
*2006: '']'' – directed by ] and starring ], ], ], and ].
*2006: '']'' – New edit of ''Superman II'', featuring around 80% new footage originally shot by director Richard Donner, including material featuring Marlon Brando.
*2013: '']'' – directed by ] and starring ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
*2016: '']'' – directed by Zack Snyder, the film is a sequel to ''Man of Steel'' featuring the first meeting between Superman (Henry Cavill) and Batman (]). Also starring Amy Adams, ], Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, ], ], and ].
*2017: '']'' – directed by Zack Snyder, this film is a follow-up to ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice''. Cavill reprised his role as Superman. Also starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, ], ], and ].
*2019: ''] '' – directed by ], the film features Superman in a cameo at the end; he was portrayed in a brief role by stunt double Ryan Hadley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/44643-shazam-director-talks-sequel-plans-dceu-connections.html|title=SHAZAM! Director Talks Sequel Plans, DCEU Connections (SPOILERS)|first=George|last=Marston|via=newsarama.com|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2019|language=en}}</ref>
*2021: '']'' – ] of '']'', directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill as Superman.
*2022: '']'' – directed by ], the film features Superman in a cameo at the end; Henry Cavill reprised his role as Superman for the last time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-responds-superman-james-gunn-1235282516/|title=Henry Cavill on Not Returning as Superman: "This News Isn't the Easiest"|first=Ryan|last=Gajewski|website=] |date=December 14, 2022|language=en}}</ref>
*2023: '']'' – The DC Extended Universe version of Superman appears in ''The Flash'', where he can be seen attempting to contain the spread of an active volcano in a news report segment which was played on a television inside a cafe during the film's opening sequence. He also later appeared alongside the other members of the Justice League during the time travel Chronobowl sequence.
*2025: '']'' – directed by ], the film features ] in the lead role as Superman


==== Canceled Superman live-action films ==== ==== Canceled Superman live-action films ====
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== Television == == Television ==
=== Live-action === === Live-action ===
==== ''Adventures of Superman'' ====
{{Main|Adventures of Superman (TV series)}}
The series premiered September 19, 1952 in black & white on the television network Syndication and ended April 28, 1958. ] portrays ] with ] as ], ] as ], and ] as ].


* Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
==== ''Superboy'' ====
* Superman appears in '']'', portrayed initially by ] and later by ].
{{Main|Superboy (TV series)}}
* Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
The series premiered October 8, 1988 on the television network Syndication and ended on May 17, 1992. ], and later ], portrays Clark Kent / Superboy with ] as ], ] as T.J. White, ] as ], ] and ] as ].
* Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].

* ] appears in media set in the Arrowverse, portrayed by ]. Introduced in '']'', he makes subsequent appearances in the crossover events "]" and "]".
==== ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' ====
* ] appears in '']'', portrayed again by Tyler Hoechlin. This Superman is the doppelgänger of his Earth-38 counterpart from the Arrowverse.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=October 28, 2019 |title=''Superman and Lois'' Starring Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch in the Works at CW |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/superman-and-lois-series-tyler-hoechlin-elizabeth-tulloch-cw-1203385627/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{Main|Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman}}
* The DC Extended Universe incarnation of Superman appears in the '']'' episode "]", portrayed by an uncredited actor.
The series premiered September 12, 1993 on ] and ended June 14, 1997. ] stars as ] alongside ] as ].

==== ''Smallville'' ====
{{Main|Smallville}}
{{Main|Clark Kent (Smallville)}}
The series premiered October 16, 2001 on ] and ended May 13, 2011. ] stars as ] and depicts the early days of Superman as Clark, before becoming the Man of Steel.

==== ''Supergirl'' ====
{{Main|Supergirl (TV series)}}
{{Main|Clark Kent (Superman & Lois)#Earth-38}}
The series premiered October 26, 2015 on ] and ended November 9, 2021. ] guest stars as ] alongside ] as ].
They later appeared in annual Arrowverse crossovers such as '']'' and '']''.

==== ''Krypton'' ====
{{Main|Krypton (TV series)}}
The series premiered March 21, 2018 on ] and ended August 14, 2019. It primarily focuses on Superman's grandfather.

==== ''Superman & Lois'' ====
{{Main|Superman & Lois}}
{{Main|Clark Kent (Superman & Lois)}}
The series premiered February 23, 2021 on ]. ] and ] are the main characters in television series set outside the ], with Hoechlin and Tulloch reprising their roles.

==== ''Peacemaker'' ====
{{Main|Peacemaker (TV series)}}
{{Main|Clark Kent (DC Extended Universe)}}
Superman made an appearance in the '']'' season finale episode "]" portrayed by a stand-in.


==== ''Untitled Superman series'' ==== ==== ''Untitled Superman series'' ====
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=== Animated television === === Animated television ===
*1966–1969: ''Superman'' series by ] – Bud Collyer as Superman and ] as ]. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].
**1966: '']'' *Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Bud Collyer.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].
**1967: '']'' – included three '']'' shorts (also featuring Collyer as Superman)
*Superman appears in '']'' episode "Cindy's Super Friend".
**1968–1969: '']''
*Superman appears in the '']'' franchise, voiced by ].
*1970: ] voices Superman in a '']'' sketch for a lecture of words beginning with "S" which happens to be the character's favorite letter of the alphabet.
*1972: Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane both appear in '']'' episode "Cindy's Super Friend". *Superman appears in '']'' (1988), voiced by ].
*Superman appears in series set in the ] (DCAU), voiced by ] in '']'', ] in subsequent series, Jesse Batten as an infant, Shane Haboucha as a child, ] as a teenager, and ] in '']''.<ref name="btva3" /><ref name="btva2" /><ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Baby Kal-El Voice - ''Superman: The Animated Series'' |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Superman-The-Animated-Series/Baby-Kal-El/ |access-date=December 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
*1973–1985: '']'' series produced by ]; ] as Superman.
*Superman appears in the '']'' pilot episode "Krypto's Scrypto", voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
**1973: '']''
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
**1977: '']''
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by George Newbern.<ref name="btva3" />
**1978: '']''
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
**1979: '']''
**1980–83: '']'' *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*Superman appears in the '']'' segment "That's What Super Friends Are For".
**1984: '']''
*Superman appears in Robot Chicken, voiced by ].
**1985: '']''
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*1988: '']'' – TV series based on the "new" DC Comics Superman; produced by ]; starring ] and ]. Animated by ], ].
*1996: '']'' – TV series, voiced by Tim Daly. *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2005: '']'' – TV series; Superman voiced by ] (appears in episode one).
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced primarily by ] and by ] as a child.<ref name="btva3" /><ref name="btva2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wahlgren |first=Kari |date=July 6, 2023 |title=Sneak peek! 🦸🏻‍♂️ I play Ma Kent and Young Clark in the new "My Adventures with Superman" series. Looking forward to the premiere! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CuXjfUCMgc4/ |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN: Family-Friendly Animated Series Flies To HBO Max And Cartoon Network |url=https://toonado.com/cartoon_network/my-adventures-with-superman-family-friendly-animated-series-flies-to-hbo-max-and-cartoon-network-a4455 |date=May 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=May 19, 2021|title=Batman Animated Series from J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves Coming to HBO Max|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/batman-caped-crusader-abrams-reeves-hbo-max-1234955444/|access-date=May 19, 2021|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Official Trailer Released for Genndy Tartakovsky's Newest Animated Series, "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal" |url=https://wbd.com/official-trailer-released-for-genndy-tartakovskys-newest-animated-series-unicorn-warriors-eternal/ |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Warner Bros. Discovery |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|url=https://tvline.com/2023/04/06/my-adventures-with-superman-release-date-hbo-max-adult-swim/|title=''My Adventures With Superman'' Eyes Summer Release Date — Watch Teaser Trailer for Animated Series|website=]|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|title=''My Adventures With Superman'' Gets Adult Swim and Max Release Dates|url=https://tvline.com/2023/06/05/my-adventures-with-superman-release-date-adult-swim-hbo-max-trailer/|website=]|access-date=June 5, 2023|date=June 5, 2023}}</ref> Additionally, the versions of Superman from Earth-17 (]), the Fleischer cartoons, DC Animated Universe, and ] universe make cameo appearances in the episode "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal".
*2006–2008: '']'' – featuring ] as Superman.
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2007–2008: '']'' – Superman is featured in the two-part season five premiere, "The Batman/Superman Story" and the two-part series finale, "Lost Heroes"; George Newbern reprises the role.
*Superman appears in ''DC Heroes United'', voiced by Chris Hackney.<ref name="btva3" />
*2010–2022: '']'' – features ] as Superman.
*2012: '']'' – when their fellow heroes feel under-appreciated, they appeal to Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman about being called "Super Friends".
*2012–2015: '']'' – specials, featuring ] as Superman.
**2012: '']''
**2014: '']''
**2015: '']''
*2016–2018: '']'' – series featuring a rotating cast of Justice League members including Superman played by ].
*2019–2021: '']'' – featuring ] as Superman.
*2019: '']'' – featuring ] as Superman.

==== ''DC Animated Universe'' ====
Superman appears in various series set in the ]:

*Superman first appears in ], voiced by ] as an adult, ] as a teenager, and Jesse Batten as an infant. His reputation becomes jeopardized in the two-part finale "Legacy", where he attacks Earth under ]'s mind control, losing the trust of many, including ] who begins working against him from then on by joining ].
*Superman next appears in the '']'' two-parter "The Call", voiced by ]. He is first shown disguised as a bystander that is taken hostage by ], but he quickly reveals himself and takes her out. He then shows up at the ] to recruit ], Bruce's successor, into the Justice League, apparently to help him find a traitor within the League. Bruce and Terry both discover the traitor to be Superman himself, and Bruce gives Terry a piece of kryptonite to stop him, having kept it in his possession ever since the events of "Legacy". However, it is then discovered that Superman had been under the control of a starfish-like alien (]), whom he had previously taken from the Preserver's captivity alongside many other ] aliens as depicted in the ''Superman: The Animated Series'' two-part episode "The Main Man". Terry frees Superman, and the two help the rest of the league send Starro back to its homeworld. He then offers Terry membership in the League only for him to turn it down.
*Superman next appears in '']''. Due to being under contract to star in '']'', Tim Daly was replaced by ], who would go on to voice the character in ''Justice League Unlimited'' and ''Static Shock''. In the series, Superman, having regained some of the trust he lost after the events of "Legacy", forms a superhero team to protect the Earth from threats too big for one hero to handle. Superman is portrayed as physically older and somewhat weaker than his previous appearances during the first season of the show; these changes are reverted during the second season.
*Superman guest stars in the '']'' episode "Toys in the Hood", where he visits Dakota and helps ] battle against ], whom he had been tracking down. In this series, Superman is given full eyes with blue irises, compared to his other appearances within the DCAU.
*In '']'', Superman struggles with his fear of becoming a threat to humanity, but ultimately prevails and reestablishes the Justice League as the world's premier superhero team.

==== ''My Adventures with Superman'' ====
{{Main|My Adventures with Superman}}
Superman appears in ''My Adventures with Superman'', voiced by ], with ] voicing him as a child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wahlgren |first=Kari |date=July 6, 2023 |title=Sneak peek! 🦸🏻‍♂️ I play Ma Kent and Young Clark in the new "My Adventures with Superman" series. Looking forward to the premiere! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CuXjfUCMgc4/ |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> The series follows him alongside a fearless, whip smart Lois Lane who are navigating the small tasks of both becoming adults and trying to save the world.<ref>{{cite news |title=MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN: Family-Friendly Animated Series Flies To HBO Max And Cartoon Network |url=https://toonado.com/cartoon_network/my-adventures-with-superman-family-friendly-animated-series-flies-to-hbo-max-and-cartoon-network-a4455 |date=May 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=May 19, 2021|title=Batman Animated Series from J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves Coming to HBO Max|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/batman-caped-crusader-abrams-reeves-hbo-max-1234955444/|access-date=May 19, 2021|website=]}}</ref> The series premiered on July 6, 2023 on ], with an encore run following on its ] programming block.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Official Trailer Released for Genndy Tartakovsky's Newest Animated Series, "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal" |url=https://wbd.com/official-trailer-released-for-genndy-tartakovskys-newest-animated-series-unicorn-warriors-eternal/ |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Warner Bros. Discovery |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|url=https://tvline.com/2023/04/06/my-adventures-with-superman-release-date-hbo-max-adult-swim/|title=''My Adventures With Superman'' Eyes Summer Release Date — Watch Teaser Trailer for Animated Series|website=]|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|title=''My Adventures With Superman'' Gets Adult Swim and Max Release Dates|url=https://tvline.com/2023/06/05/my-adventures-with-superman-release-date-adult-swim-hbo-max-trailer/|website=]|access-date=June 5, 2023|date=June 5, 2023}}</ref> Additionally, the versions of Superman from Earth-17 (]), the Fleischer cartoons, DC Animated Universe, and ] universe make non-speaking cameo appearances in the episode "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal".


=== Canceled Superman animated series === === Canceled Superman animated series ===
* In June 2006, during an interview about '']'', writer ] mentioned a ] series set in the same universe of '']'', a possibility supported by Superman's revealed existence during the show's fifth season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dcanimated.com//WF/superman/backstage/interviews/capizzi.php|title=The World's Finest – Superman: The Animated Series|website=dcanimated.com|access-date=2018-12-15}}</ref> Despite this, the expansion was never realized, and Capizzi never again mentioned the spin-off. * In June 2006, during an interview about '']'', writer ] mentioned a ] series set in the same universe of '']'', a possibility supported by Superman's revealed existence during the show's fifth season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dcanimated.com//WF/superman/backstage/interviews/capizzi.php|title=The World's Finest – Superman: The Animated Series|website=dcanimated.com|access-date=2018-12-15}}</ref> Despite this, the expansion was never realized, and Capizzi never again mentioned the spin-off.
* At one point, an untitled Superman animated project was in conceptual stage, with designs by James Tucker.<ref name="Finest">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/backstage/abandoned/|title=The DC Animation Resource|publisher=The World's Finest}}</ref> * At one point, an untitled Superman animated project was in conceptual stage, with designs by ].<ref name="Finest">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/backstage/abandoned/|title=The DC Animation Resource|publisher=The World's Finest}}</ref>
* There were plans to make an animated series featuring Superman and Batman. It would have been an origin story.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voicesfromkrypton.net/exclusive-supermanbatman-series-that-could-have-been/|title=EXCLUSIVE – SUPERMAN/BATMAN: Series That Could Have Been|work=Voices From Krypton|date=July 11, 2013|access-date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> * There were plans to make an animated series featuring Superman and Batman. It would have been an origin story.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voicesfromkrypton.net/exclusive-supermanbatman-series-that-could-have-been/|title=EXCLUSIVE – SUPERMAN/BATMAN: Series That Could Have Been|work=Voices From Krypton|date=July 11, 2013|access-date=May 19, 2018}}</ref>
* Animator ] was developing a Superman short for ] back in 2013, but the block's cancellation in the following year resulted in this animated project getting cut. Early design work on the short was completed.<ref name="Finest" /> * Animator ] was developing a Superman short for ] back in 2013, but the block's cancellation in the following year resulted in this animated project getting cut. Early design work on the short was completed.<ref name="Finest" />
* In May 2018, Vinton Heuck and Sean Galloway pitched a ''Superman Family'' animated series to ] but the pitch was rejected in favor of the ] animated series. The characters would have included ], ], ], Mr. Mzyzptlk and ], among others.<ref name="Finest" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.supermanhomepage.com/creator-talks-about-his-never-made-superman-family-animated-series/|title=Creator Talks About His Never-Made "Superman Family" Animated Series|website=Superman Homepage|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref> * In May 2018, Vinton Heuck and Sean Galloway pitched a ''Superman Family'' animated series to ], who rejected it in favor of ]. The characters would have included ], ], ], ], and ], among others.<ref name="Finest" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.supermanhomepage.com/creator-talks-about-his-never-made-superman-family-animated-series/|title=Creator Talks About His Never-Made "Superman Family" Animated Series|website=Superman Homepage|date=April 23, 2019|access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref>


== Video games == == Video games ==
{{Main|List of Superman video games}} {{Main|List of Superman video games}}
*1978: '']'' by ] for the ] *Superman appears in '']'' (1979).
*1984: ''Superman III'' for the ] (unreleased) *Superman appears in '']''.
*Superman appears in '']'' (1987).
*1985: '']'' by ] for the ]
*Superman appears in ''Superman: Man of Steel''.
*1987: '']'' by Kemco for the ]
*1988: ''Superman: Man of Steel'' by ] for the Commodore 64 *Superman appears in '']'' (1988).
*Superman appears in ''Superman: The Man of Steel''.
*1988: '']'' by ]; ]
*Superman appears in '']'' (1992).
*1992: ''Superman: The Man of Steel'' by ] for the ]
*1992: '']'' by ] for the ] *Superman appears in '']''.
*Superman appears in '']''.
*1994/1995: '']'' by Sunsoft for the ] and Genesis
*Superman appears in '']''.
*1995: '']'' by ] for the Super NES and Genesis
*Superman appears in ''The Multipath Adventures of Superman: Menace of Metallo''.
*1998: ''Superman'' by ] for the ]
*1999: '']'' by Titus for the ] *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by Jeff Kramer.<ref name="btva3" />
*Superman appears in '']''.
*1999: ''The Multipath Adventures of Superman: Menace of Metallo'' by Brilliant Digital for PC (Windows 95/98)
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2002: '']'' by ]/Atari for the ]
*Superman appears in '']''.
*2002: '']'' by ] for the ]; Superman is a playable character
*Superman appears in '']''.
*2002/2003: '']'' by Infogrames/Atari for the ] and ]
*Superman appears in ''Superman: The Greatest Hero''.
*2003: '']'' by Infogrames/Atari for the Game Boy Advance
*2003: '']'' by Midway for the Game Boy Advance; Superman is a playable character *Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*Superman appears in the '']'' tie-in game.
*2005: ''Justice League'' ] unit by ]; Superman is playable in some games, non–playable in others
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2006: ''Superman: The Greatest Hero'' by ] for the ] system
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2006: ''Superman'' TV Games unit by Jakks Pacific (five different games)
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva3" />
*2006: '']'' by ] for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and ]; Superman is a playable character, and is voiced by ]
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by George Newbern.
*2006: '']'' by ] for the PlayStation 2, Xbox & ] featuring voices from the cast of the film
*Superman appears in '']''.
*2006: '']'' by Electronic Arts for the ]
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="btva3" />
*2006: '']'' by Electronic Arts for the Game Boy Advance
*Superman appears in '']''.
*2008: '']'' by ] for the ] and Xbox 360
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Travis Willingham.<ref name="btva3" />
*2011: '']'' by ] for the PlayStation 3 and ]
*Superman appears in '']''.
*2012: '']'' by ] for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by George Newbern.<ref name="btva3" />
*2013: '']'' by ] for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, ], Windows, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation 4
*Superman appears in ''DC Unchained''.
*2013/2014: '']'' by 5th Cell for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Travis Willingham.<ref name="btva3" />
*2013: '']'' by Freedom Factory Studios for the ], ], ], and ]
*Superman appears in ''DC Battle Arena'', voiced by P.M. Seymour.<ref name="btva3" />
*2014: '']'' by Traveller's Tales for the ], ], PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=November 18, 2021 |title=New fighter ''MultiVersus'' is ''Smash Bros.'' but with Bugs Bunny, Batman, and ''Game of Thrones'' |url=https://www.polygon.com/22789132/multiversus-warner-bros-dc-game-of-thrones-bugs-bunny |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>
*2014: '']'' by Traveller's Tales for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
*Superman appears in '']'', voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="btva3" />
*2015: '']'' by Traveller's Tales for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
*2017: '']'' by NetherRealm Studios for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
*2018: ''DC Unchained'' by FourThirtyThree for Android
*2018: '']'' by Traveller's Tales for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows.
*2022: '']'' by Player First Games for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One; Superman is a playable character, and is reprised by ] from various DC media.
*2023: '']'' by ] for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch; Superman is a playable character, and is reprised by ] from various DC media.


== Theatre and live performances == == Theatre and live performances ==
*1940: ] – Broadway actor Ray Middleton played the Man of Steel in his first public appearance on July 3 for "Superman Day"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fortress-of-solitude.nu/supermanday/ |title=Superman Day! – 1940 |publisher=Superman Through the Ages |access-date=2010-09-13}}</ref> *Superman appeared at the 1940 ], portrayed by Ray Middleton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fortress-of-solitude.nu/supermanday/ |title=Superman Day! – 1940 |publisher=Superman Through the Ages |access-date=2010-09-13}}</ref>
*1966: ''"]"'' – a ] ]; lyrics by ], music by ]; starring ] and ] *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by ].
*2010: "The History of Invulnerability" – a play about the creation of Superman and the childhood of one of his creators: ] *Superman appears in ''The History of Invulnerability'', a play about his history and the childhood of his co-creator ].
*2012: "]", a parody musical done by internet theatre troupe ] featured Superman portrayed by actor Brian Holden. *Superman appears in '']'', portrayed by Brian Holden.


== Literature and printed media == == Literature and printed media ==
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== Recurring cast == == Recurring live-action cast ==
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| Alexis | Alexis
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Portrayals of Superman outside of comic books
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Adaptations of Superman in other media
Created by
Original sourceComics published by DC Comics
First appearanceAction Comics #1 (April 1938)
Films and television
Film(s)
Television
show(s)
Theatrical presentations
Musical(s)It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (1966)
Audio presentations
Radio show(s)

The American comic book character Superman, created in 1938, has appeared in many types of media since the 1940s. Superman has appeared in radio, television, movies, and video games each on multiple occasions, and his name, symbol, and image have appeared on products and merchandise.

Portrayals

Among the actors who have played Superman / Superboy (and/or his alter ego, Clark Kent) are:

Portrayed by

Voice only

Radio and audio

  • Superman appears in The Adventures of Superman (1940), voiced by Bud Collyer.
  • Superman appears in The Adventures of Superman (1966), voiced by Bob Holiday.
  • Superman appears in several vinyl albums released by Peter Pan Records during the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Superman appears in the BBC radio adaptation of Superman Lives!, voiced by Stuart Milligan.
  • Superman appears in the audio drama DC Comics Super Heroes – Attack of the Elementals, voiced by David Waterman.
  • Superman appears in the audio drama The Never-Ending Battle, voiced by James Konicek.

Film

Main article: Superman in film

Animated film

Live-action film

Canceled Superman live-action films

Television

Live-action

Untitled Superman series

In July 2021, it was reported that Michael B. Jordan is developing, producing and starring as Val-Zod in a limited series for HBO Max.

Animated television

Canceled Superman animated series

  • In June 2006, during an interview about Superman: Brainiac Attacks, writer Duane Capizzi mentioned a Superman series set in the same universe of The Batman, a possibility supported by Superman's revealed existence during the show's fifth season. Despite this, the expansion was never realized, and Capizzi never again mentioned the spin-off.
  • At one point, an untitled Superman animated project was in conceptual stage, with designs by James Tucker.
  • There were plans to make an animated series featuring Superman and Batman. It would have been an origin story.
  • Animator Genndy Tartakovsky was developing a Superman short for DC Nation back in 2013, but the block's cancellation in the following year resulted in this animated project getting cut. Early design work on the short was completed.
  • In May 2018, Vinton Heuck and Sean Galloway pitched a Superman Family animated series to Warner Bros. Animation, who rejected it in favor of Harley Quinn. The characters would have included Kong Kenan, Jon Kent, Damian Wayne, Mister Mxyzptlk, and Natasha Irons/Steel, among others.

Video games

Main article: List of Superman video games

Theatre and live performances

Literature and printed media

Newspaper

Main article: Superman (comic strip)

Superman was a daily newspaper comic strip which began on January 16, 1939, and a separate Sunday strip was added on November 5, 1939. These strips ran continuously until May 1966. In 1941, the McClure Syndicate had placed the strip in hundreds of newspapers. At its peak, the strip, featuring Superman, was in over 300 daily newspapers and 90 Sunday papers, with a readership of over 20 million.

Attractions and theme park rides

Superman Escape at Warner Bros. Movie World

Art

Parodies

Superman depicted as stricken by AIDS, in an awareness campaign
  • The cartoon Underdog in which Shoeshine Boy becomes "Underdog" with the help of an energy pill.
  • The cartoon series Groovy Goolies featured dimwitted Frankie as "Super Ghoul".
  • Walt Disney's Goofy did a parody of Superman with the help of "super goobers" {Peanuts} in which Goofy became "Super Goof" clothed in red underwear with "SG" and a blue cape and endowed with super ears, super sight, super strength, super voice and super flying. Goofy's crime fighting always interrupted his date with Clarabelle Cow.
  • Warner Brothers' Daffy Duck did a parody of Superman as Stupor Duck.
  • The 2019 superhero horror film Brightburn is a dark deconstruction of the Superman character.
  • Superman's image was used in an AIDS awareness campaign by French organization AIDES. Superman was depicted as emaciated and breathing from an oxygen tank, demonstrating that no-one is beyond the reach of the disease, and it can destroy the lives of everyone.

Merchandising

  • Sunnyland Refining Co., in 1981, marketed jars of creamy and crunchy peanut butter using the familiar image of Superman. In the 50th anniversary publication Fifty Who Made DC Great, it was noted that this was DC's first licensing deal for a brand of food. Soon he had his own hot cocoa mix in 1983.
  • A Superman pinball machine was produced by Atari in 1979.
  • Superman is part of the DC Deckbuilding Game by Cryptozoic Entertainment.

Recurring live-action cast

This article is missing information about recurring actors in the Superman franchise. Please expand the article to include this information. Further details may exist on the talk page. (March 2023)

Many live-action actors have made appearances across multiple works in the franchise. V indicates a voice-only role.

Actor Serial films
(1948–1950) 		Superman and the Mole Men
(1951) 		The Adventures of Superman
(1952–1958) 		Salkind series
(1978–1987) 		Superboy
(1988–1992) 		Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1994–1998) 		DC Animated Universe
(1996–2019) 		Smallville
(2000–2010) 		Superman Returns
(2006) 		Superman: Doomsday
(2007) 		DC Extended Universe
(2013–2023) 		Arrowverse
(2012–2023) 		DC Super Hero Girls
(2016) 		Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
(2018) 		Superman & Lois
(2021–2024)
Kirk Alyn Superman Sam Lane
Noel Neill Lois Lane Ella Lane Alexis Gertrude Vanderworth
George Reeves Superman Superman (likeness)
Phyllis Coates Lois Lane Ella Lane
Jack Larson Jimmy Olsen Lou Lamont Bo the bartender
Marlon Brando Jor-El Jor-El
Christopher Reeve Superman Dr. Virgil Swann Superman (likeness)
Margot Kidder Lois Lane Bridgette Crosby
Marc McClure Jimmy Olsen Dax-Ur Officer Ben Sadowsky
Officer Jerry
Terrence Stamp General Zod Jor-El
Sarah Douglas Ursa Mala Jinda Kol Rozz
Annette O'Toole Lana Lang Martha Kent
Helen Slater Supergirl Talia al Ghul Lara-El Supergirl (likeness) Eliza Danvers Martha Kent
Jon Cryer Lenny Luthor Lex Luthor
Gilbert Gottfried Nick Knack Mister Mxyzptlk
Sherman Howard Lex Luthor
Warren Eckworth 		Steppenwolf
Preserver
Derek Powers
Kevin Conroy Batman Batman (Earth-99)
Mark Hamill Joker
Trickster 		Trickster
Adam West Jerry Retchen Gray Ghost Batman (likeness)
Dean Cain Superman Dr. Curtis Knox Jeremiah Danvers Jonathan Kent
Teri Hatcher Lois Lane Ella Lane Rhea
David Warner Jor-El Ra's al Ghul
Michael McKean Dr. Fabian Leek Perry White
Clancy Brown Lex Luthor General Wade Eiling
Michael Ironside Darkseid Sam Lane Lewis Snart
Michael Rosenbaum Wally West
Lex Luthor 		Lex Luthor
Joe Morton Steven Hamilton Silas Stone
Carl Lumbly J'onn J'onzz M'yrnn J'onzz
Phil Lamarr John Stewart Malefic J'onzz
JK Simmons General Wade Eiling Commissioner Gordon
Tom Welling Clark Kent Clark Kent
Erica Durance Lois Lane Lois Lane
Alura Zor-El
Noel Neill
James Marsters Brainiac Lex Luthor
Laura Vandervoort Supergirl Brainiac 8
Amy Adams Jodi Melville Lois Lane
Peyton List Lucy Lane Golden Glider
Lynda Carter Moira Sullivan Asteria Olivia Marsdin
Brandon Routh Superman Ray Palmer
Superman
David Ramsey John Diggle John Diggle
Jenna Dewan Lucy Lane Lucy Lane
Tyler Hoechlin Superman Superman
Ezra Miller The Flash
Elizabeth Tulloch Lois Lane Lois Lane
Nicolas Cage Superman Superman
Tom Cavanagh Harrison Wells
Eobard Thawne 		Gordon Godfrey

Notes

  1. The actor’s likeness was digitally recreated for a cameo appearance in The Flash using CGI. Cavill filmed additional scenes as the character for the film, but they were removed during post-production.
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