Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.
Superman | Source: Superman: The Animated Series
Live-action roles are very different from voice-acting roles and there are some in which the latter is arguably even harder. Superman is definitely one of those roles.
Tim Daly did not base his Superman voice on any other previous actors
Superman: The Animated Series will certainly go down in history as one of the best DC animated series of all time. The series was the 2nd show of DC Animated Universe after Batman: The Animated Series and revolved around the story of the titular hero and his adventures as Superman.
Tim Daly is one of the most established...
Superman | Source: Superman: The Animated Series
Live-action roles are very different from voice-acting roles and there are some in which the latter is arguably even harder. Superman is definitely one of those roles.
Tim Daly did not base his Superman voice on any other previous actors
Superman: The Animated Series will certainly go down in history as one of the best DC animated series of all time. The series was the 2nd show of DC Animated Universe after Batman: The Animated Series and revolved around the story of the titular hero and his adventures as Superman.
Tim Daly is one of the most established...
- 4/16/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
There are certain expectations that come with playing Superman. They aren’t necessarily fair or easy ones. But a character with a history that spans more than 85 years means that every audience has their own idea of how the Last Son of Krypton should look, sound, and act. The good news is that every major actor to wear the cape in the movies or on TV has been worthy of the role in their own way, each bringing some essential component of the character to the forefront with their performances.
And, of course, now those expectations are going to be placed on a new set of caped shoulders. With the recent announcement that David Corenswet (Pearl) will play the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy in 2025, it’s a good time to look back at all the Kryptonian actors who have worn the cape before.
But before we get started,...
And, of course, now those expectations are going to be placed on a new set of caped shoulders. With the recent announcement that David Corenswet (Pearl) will play the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy in 2025, it’s a good time to look back at all the Kryptonian actors who have worn the cape before.
But before we get started,...
- 7/1/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Rob Leane Mike Cecchini Oct 11, 2016
From Kirk Alyn and George Reeves to Henry Cavill and Christopher Reeve, meet the men who have brought Superman to the screen...
Although Batman has had the most big screen versions of his character (more on that here), Superman surely holds the record for most re-castings once you add his vast television history into the equation. From Smallville to television musicals via Man Of Steel and old-school cinematic serials, The Big Blue Boy Scout sure has got around over the years.
Of course, the iconic Christopher Reeve holds the record for most filmic appearances, and remains to many film fans The Superman. Henry Cavill is surely after both of those accolades, even if the former seems the more likely goal.
While we wait for Cavill’s Supes to receive a post-Metropolis-levelling ass-whupping from Affleck’s Batman, then, let’s have a look at the actors...
From Kirk Alyn and George Reeves to Henry Cavill and Christopher Reeve, meet the men who have brought Superman to the screen...
Although Batman has had the most big screen versions of his character (more on that here), Superman surely holds the record for most re-castings once you add his vast television history into the equation. From Smallville to television musicals via Man Of Steel and old-school cinematic serials, The Big Blue Boy Scout sure has got around over the years.
Of course, the iconic Christopher Reeve holds the record for most filmic appearances, and remains to many film fans The Superman. Henry Cavill is surely after both of those accolades, even if the former seems the more likely goal.
While we wait for Cavill’s Supes to receive a post-Metropolis-levelling ass-whupping from Affleck’s Batman, then, let’s have a look at the actors...
- 2/10/2015
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Jan 5, 2020
Our look at the all the Superman actors who have worn the cape on the big and small screen, from the earliest days to Henry Cavill.
There are certain expectations that come with playing Superman. They aren't necessarily fair or easy ones. But a character with a history that spans more than 75 years means that every audience has their own idea of how the Last Son of Krypton should look, sound, and act. The good news is that every major actor to wear the cape in the movies or on TV has been worthy of the role, with each bringing some essential component of the character to the forefront.
Before we get started, I should point out that this list is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of Superman actors. Instead, these are the guys who made the most impact in the cape. A list of...
Our look at the all the Superman actors who have worn the cape on the big and small screen, from the earliest days to Henry Cavill.
There are certain expectations that come with playing Superman. They aren't necessarily fair or easy ones. But a character with a history that spans more than 75 years means that every audience has their own idea of how the Last Son of Krypton should look, sound, and act. The good news is that every major actor to wear the cape in the movies or on TV has been worthy of the role, with each bringing some essential component of the character to the forefront.
Before we get started, I should point out that this list is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of Superman actors. Instead, these are the guys who made the most impact in the cape. A list of...
- 11/11/2013
- Den of Geek
Filed under: Columns, Sci-Fi, Cinematical
[The Week in Geek is a weekly Tuesday column that plunges headfirst into a deep pool of genre geekiness without ever coming up for air.]
And suddenly, just like that, everyone knows the name Henry Cavill. That's what happens when you get cast as Superman in a major motion picture (Zack Snyder's 'The Man of Steel'). Even Brandon Routh, who never really took advantage of his 'Superman Returns' fame, remains well-known, simply because he played Superman once. Christopher Reeve was linked to the superhero to his dying day, with headlines of his untimely demise stumbling over themselves to see who could lead with the best Superman reference.
I grew up with the Christopher Reeve Superman, but, in equal measure, I grew up with the Danny Dark Superman. Dark was the actor who voiced Superman for over thirteen year's worth of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including all of the various incarnations of the 'Super Friends.' In the movies, Reeve seemed like a sensitive, funny Superman, but Dark's Superman spoke with authority and strength.
[The Week in Geek is a weekly Tuesday column that plunges headfirst into a deep pool of genre geekiness without ever coming up for air.]
And suddenly, just like that, everyone knows the name Henry Cavill. That's what happens when you get cast as Superman in a major motion picture (Zack Snyder's 'The Man of Steel'). Even Brandon Routh, who never really took advantage of his 'Superman Returns' fame, remains well-known, simply because he played Superman once. Christopher Reeve was linked to the superhero to his dying day, with headlines of his untimely demise stumbling over themselves to see who could lead with the best Superman reference.
I grew up with the Christopher Reeve Superman, but, in equal measure, I grew up with the Danny Dark Superman. Dark was the actor who voiced Superman for over thirteen year's worth of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including all of the various incarnations of the 'Super Friends.' In the movies, Reeve seemed like a sensitive, funny Superman, but Dark's Superman spoke with authority and strength.
- 2/1/2011
- by John Gholson
- Moviefone
Filed under: Columns, Sci-Fi, Cinematical
[The Week in Geek is a weekly Tuesday column that plunges headfirst into a deep pool of genre geekiness without ever coming up for air.]
And suddenly, just like that, everyone knows the name Henry Cavill. That's what happens when you get cast as Superman in a major motion picture (Zack Snyder's 'The Man of Steel'). Even Brandon Routh, who never really took advantage of his 'Superman Returns' fame, remains well-known, simply because he played Superman once. Christopher Reeve was linked to the superhero to his dying day, with headlines of his untimely demise stumbling over themselves to see who could lead with the best Superman reference.
I grew up with the Christopher Reeve Superman, but, in equal measure, I grew up with the Danny Dark Superman. Dark was the actor who voiced Superman for over thirteen year's worth of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including all of the various incarnations of the 'Super Friends.' In the movies, Reeve seemed like a sensitive, funny Superman, but Dark's Superman spoke with authority and strength.
[The Week in Geek is a weekly Tuesday column that plunges headfirst into a deep pool of genre geekiness without ever coming up for air.]
And suddenly, just like that, everyone knows the name Henry Cavill. That's what happens when you get cast as Superman in a major motion picture (Zack Snyder's 'The Man of Steel'). Even Brandon Routh, who never really took advantage of his 'Superman Returns' fame, remains well-known, simply because he played Superman once. Christopher Reeve was linked to the superhero to his dying day, with headlines of his untimely demise stumbling over themselves to see who could lead with the best Superman reference.
I grew up with the Christopher Reeve Superman, but, in equal measure, I grew up with the Danny Dark Superman. Dark was the actor who voiced Superman for over thirteen year's worth of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including all of the various incarnations of the 'Super Friends.' In the movies, Reeve seemed like a sensitive, funny Superman, but Dark's Superman spoke with authority and strength.
- 2/1/2011
- by John Gholson
- Cinematical
Superman may have caught the world’s imagination and helped make comic books an industry, but I wasn’t All That fond of him. I began reading comics about 25 years after his 1938 introduction (my first comic was actually a Green Lantern-Flash team-up), but I soon became a Marvel guy (or should I say a Disney/Marvel guy?), and if I had to have a favorite DC hero, it would have to be Batman. So, it’s kind of ironic that I became friends with Superman’s legendary comics editor Julie Schwartz in the 1980s, and no less than three ex-starlog Managing Editors (my protégés Eddie Berganza, Mike McAvennie, Maureen McTigue) ended up at DC Comics editing the Superman titles in the ’90s. So I sorta feel like a step-uncle, twice removed, to the Man of Steel. I had no effect on him, but my posse did.
Although Batman just edges...
Although Batman just edges...
- 8/31/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (David McDonnell)
- Starlog
You have to hand it to the old Super Friends episodes, and to DC, for cramming a surprising amount of DC lore into small 7-minute sized servings. While incredibly silly in nature, there’s enough substance in each little adventure to make watching them all a breeze. But even if you can’t bear to see your favorite superheroes treated like the Scooby gang, take solace in knowing that these mindless shorts were the basis for the fan-favorite Justice League (their nemesis group the Legion of Doom makes an early appearance here). You’ll either love these cartoons or hate them, but the off-the-wall plotlines for each cartoon makes the series unpredictable fun and campy.
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Wonder Twins, Robin and even the Green Lantern combat forces both terrestrial and alien in the name of earth’s safety. From their headquarters in the Hall of Justice,...
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Wonder Twins, Robin and even the Green Lantern combat forces both terrestrial and alien in the name of earth’s safety. From their headquarters in the Hall of Justice,...
- 8/6/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
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