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
Unidentified actor (1940) 1939 New York World's Fair Mayo Kaan (circa 1940) Fleischer Studios model for the original Superman short Karol Krauser (1941) Fleischer Studios promotional model for the Superman shorts Kirk Alyn (1948–1950) Superman Atom Man vs. Superman George Reeves (1951–1958, 2023) Superman and the Mole Men Adventures of Superman Stamp Day for Superman The Flash Johnny Rockwell (1961) The Adventures of Superboy Bob Holiday (1966–1968) It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (Broadway musical) David Wilson (1975) It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (TV special) Christopher Reeve (1978–1987, 2023) Superman Superman II The Richard Donner Cut Superman III Superman IV: The Quest For Peace The Flash John Haymes Newton (1988–1989) Superboy Gerard Christopher (1989–1992) Superboy Ron Ely (1991) Superboy Dean Cain (1993–1997) Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Tom Welling (2001–2011, 2019) Smallville Crisis on Infinite Earths Brandon Routh (2006, 2019/2020) Superman Returns Crisis on Infinite Earths Matt Bomer (2009) Toyota Prius Henry Cavill (2013–2023) Man of Steel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Justice League Zack Snyder's Justice League Black Adam The Flash Tyler Hoechlin (2016–present) Supergirl Elseworlds Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman & Lois Nicolas Cage (2023) The Flash
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-Ending Battle – Graphic Audio; Superman voiced by James Konicek