Superman In Popular Culture
The American comic book character Superman has appeared in many types of media. Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, 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 *1940s: ''The Adventures of Superman'' – radio series starring Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander *1966: ''The Adventures of Superman'' – vinyl LP featuring Bob Holiday as Superman *1970s–1980s: various ''Superman''-related vinyl albums from Peter Pan Records *1993: ''Superman Lives!'' – BBC Radio Light Entertainment, BBC Radio 5; Superman is voiced by Stuart Milligan *1995: ''DC Comics Super Heroes – Attack of the Elementals'' – audio drama featuring the Justice League; Superman is voiced by David Earl Waterman *2008: ''The Never-En ...
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Kirk Alyn
Kirk Alyn (born John Feggo Jr.; October 8, 1910 – March 14, 1999) was an American actor, best known for being the first actor to play the DC Comics character Superman in live-action for the 1948 movie serial ''Superman'' and its 1950 sequel ''Atom Man vs. Superman'', as well as fellow DC Comics characters Blackhawk from the ''Blackhawk'' movie serial in 1952, and Lois Lane's father Sam Lane in 1978's '' Superman: The Movie''. Early life Kirk Alyn was born as John Feggo Jr. on October 8, 1910 in Oxford, New Jersey, to Hungarian immigrant parents. In his youth he lived in Wharton, New Jersey. A plaque commemorating his life in the borough is hung in the municipal building, also signifying the small town's only point of interest. Career Alyn started as a chorus boy for Broadway theatre, Broadway plays, appearing in notable musicals such as ''Girl Crazy'', ''Of Thee I Sing'', and ''Hellzapoppin' (musical), Hellzapoppin''' during the 1930s. He also worked as a singer and dancer i ...
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