In celebration of the Man of Steel, we take a look back at some of the actors who have slipped on the iconic Superman costume
Henry Cavill may be stepping into the iconic red and blue suit, but the character of Clark Kent/Superman has been around for a long time. In celebration of the new Man of Steel film (opening today in theatres across the country) we take a look back at the actors who have taken on the role of one of the most beloved comic book characters of all time.
Kirk Alyn
Superman (1948) and Atom Man Vs. Superman (1950)
Kirk Alyn was the first actor to play Superman on the big screen. The American actor portrayed the iconic comic book superhero in two movies in 1948 and 1950.
