The Kents Trivia Quiz

Answer: Francis Morris & Tom Fadden

In "Adventures of Superman", Clark Kent's parents were named Sarah and Eben Kent. Frances Morris had been acting for twenty-three years before getting the role of Sarah Kent.

Tom Fadden played Eben Kent. Tom had been acting for fourteen years before getting the role of Clark Kent's adopted father.

"Adventures of Superman" aired from 1952-1958. In 1954, the show began airing in color. It was the first TV series to have Superman on it. George Reeves began his acting career as one of Scarlett O'Hara's many suitors in "Gone With The Wind".

Answer: Tress MacNeille & Alan Oppenheimer

"Superman" aired on CBS for thirteen episodes in 1988. Tress MacNeille voiced Clark Kent's adoptive mother, Martha, in the animated series. She is mainly a voice actor who is better known as the voice of Daisy Duck.

Alan Oppenheimer voiced Clark Kent's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, in nine episodes of the animated series. Besides voice acting, Alan has also acted in several movies and TV shows.

Beau Weaver who voiced Superman in the 1988 animated series began his acting career as a voice actor in 1984 for McDonald's commercials.

Answer: Eva Marie Saint

"Superman Returns" aired in 2006. It was the first Superman movie since 1987's "Superman IV". Eva Marie Saint played Clark Kent's adoptive mother, Martha Kent. Clark's adoptive father had passed away years before. Eva Marie Saint's acting career began in 1947. She acted in movies and TV shows. In 1954, Eva won an Oscar for her supporting role in "On the Waterfront".

Brandon Routh signed on as Superman without reading the script. His clumsiness at a director's meeting showed the director that he could play Clark Kent. Brandon's acting career began in 1999 with an episode of "Odd Man Out".

Answer: Michele Scarabelli

Michele Scarabelli began her acting career in 1980 as an uncredited dancer in the horror flick, "Prom Night". In 2021, she joined "Superman & Lois" as Martha Kent. Her character died in the first episode. Clark Kent's father, Jonathan, died before the series aired.

Tyler Hoechlin first credited acting role was in a "Disney Sing Along" video in 1998. Tyler began his Superman career in 2016 with a guest role on the CW's "Supergirl".

"Superman & Lois" joined the CW in February 2021.

Answer: Virginia Carroll & Ed Cassidy

"Superman" was a fifteen episode serial first delivered in 1948. Virginia Carroll had been acting for fourteen years before her uncredited role as Martha Kent. Virginia got her start at RKO after modeling at a L.A. department store.

Ed Cassidy was working in Hollywood for sixteen years before his role as Eben Kent in "Superman". Both Martha and Eben Kent were uncredited roles.

Kirk Alyn sang in the chorus on Broadway before he began acting in 1930 with an uncredited role in "Fast and Loose". After the death of George Reeves, Kirk was considered to replace him, but the plan fell through.

Answer: K Callan & Eddie Jones

"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" was a series that ran on ABC for four years. K Callan started her acting career in an episode of the TV series, "Route 66" in 1962. She starred as Martha Kent in forty-nine episodes of "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

Eddie Jones was working at a gas station when he first started acting. He began his acting career as the first Dr. Matt Steele in "Young Doctor Malone". Eddie starred in forty-nine episodes of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" as Jonathan Kent.

Dean Cain began his acting career in the 1976 movie, "Elmer". He was the first actor to audition for the role of Clark Kent in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

FYI, Clark Kent and Perry White share the same middle name of Jerome as heard in season 2 "Season's Greetings" and season 4 "The People vs. Lois Lane".

Answer: Diane Lane & Kevin Costner

Diane Lane played Martha Kent in the 2013 "Man of Steel". Diane's acting career began in the 1979 movie, "A Little Romance". Diane reprised her role as Martha Kent for 2016 "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice", 2017 "Justice League" and 2021 "Zach Snyder's Justice League".

Kevin Costner starred in "Man of Steel" as Jonathan Kent. Kevin began his acting career in 1981 with "Malibu Long Hot Summer". Kevin reprised his role as Jonathan Kent for a short scene in 2016 "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice".

Henry Cavill began his acting career in the 2001 movie, "Vendetta". Henry was the first British person to play Superman.

Answer: Phyllis Thaxter & Glenn Ford

Phyllis Thaxter played Martha Kent in the 1978 movie "Superman". Phyllis began her acting career in 1944. Before she started a movie career, Phyllis was on Broadway. Her final role was Martha Kent in "Superman".

Glenn Ford played Jonathan Kent in the 1978 movie "Superman". He began his acting career with Columbia Pictures in 1939. Jonathan Kent died in the 1978 movie.

Christopher Reeve began his acting career in the PBS version of "Enemies" in 1974. His most iconic role was in 1978 when he played "Superman". He starred in three sequels.

Answer: Shelly Fabares & Mike Farrell

"Superman: the animated series" aired from 1996 to 2000. Shelly Fabares was the voice of Martha Kent. Shelly began her acting career in the 1955 "Producers Showcase: Our Town". Her claim to fame is playing Christine Armstrong from 1989 to 1997 in the CBS series "Coach".

Mike Farrell voiced Jonathan Kent in "Superman: the animated series" from 1996 to 2000. Mike began his acting career in 1955 with "The Dick Powell Theater". Mike acted in several TV movies before making his claim to fame as BJ Hunnicutt in "M*A*S*H" from 1975 to 1983. Mike and Shelly have been married since 1984.

Tim Daly voiced the role of Clark Kent/Superman in "Superman: the animated series". Tim began his acting career in 1966 "NET Playhouse". His claim to fame came as Joe Hackett in the CBS series, "Wings". His acting career has been mostly TV roles.

Answer: Annette O'Toole & John Schneider

Annette O'Toole starred as Martha Kent in the WB/CW series "Smallville" from 2001 to 2011. Annette was two years old when she got her first acting job on "The Don Mahoney Kiddie Trooper Show". At thirteen, she danced on "The Danny Kaye Show". Annette went on to guest star in several TV series and TV movies. She starred in one-hundred twenty-eight episodes of "Smallville" as Martha Kent.

John Schneider began his acting career with an uncredited role in the 1977 movie, "Smokey and the Bandit". John's big break came when he was cast as Bo Duke in the CBS series, "The Dukes of Hazzard". John played Jonathan Kent in five seasons of "Smallville" before being killed off the series.

Tom Welling had a short stint on "Judging Amy" before taking the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the WB/CW series, "Smallville". Before becoming an actor, Tom worked in construction and did some modeling.