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This is a quiz about the actors who have played the role of Superman on stage and screen. Please match the actor to the TV show, theatre show or film they appeared in Good luck!

A matching quiz by colavengers. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
colavengers

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
392,707

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
193

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Questions		Choices
1. Adventures of Superman (TV series)		Henry Cavill
2. Superman (1948 movie serial)		Tyler Hoechlin
3. Superman IV: The Quest For Peace		Bob Holiday
4. Smallville		Dean Cain
5. Superboy (The 1980s TV series)		Brandon Routh
6. Superman Returns		Christopher Reeve
7. Man of Steel		George Reeves
8. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman		Tom Welling
9. It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman! (1960s musical)		Kirk Alyn
10. Supergirl (TV series)		Gerard Christopher

Select each answer

1. Adventures of Superman (TV series)

2. Superman (1948 movie serial)

3. Superman IV: The Quest For Peace

4. Smallville

5. Superboy (The 1980s TV series)

6. Superman Returns

7. Man of Steel

8. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

9. It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman! (1960s musical)

10. Supergirl (TV series)

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Adventures of Superman (TV series)

Answer: George Reeves

George Reeves starred in all six seasons (over 100 episodes) of the classic fifties series "The Adventures of Superman". Reeves sadly committed suicide in 1959.

2. Superman (1948 movie serial)

Answer: Kirk Alyn

The fifteen-part movie serial "Superman" was followed up by the serial "Atom-Man vs. Superman". also starring Alwyn. He also made a cameo appearance in "Superman: The Movie" in 1978, as Lois Lane's father.

3. Superman IV: The Quest For Peace

Answer: Christopher Reeve

This was the last film to feature Christopher Reeve in the role of Superman and it also starred Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor.

4. Smallville

Answer: Tom Welling

"Smallville" featured the adventures of a young Clark Kent, coming to terms with his powers and heritage. Tom Welling only appeared in the Superman outfit right at the end of the series finale.

5. Superboy (The 1980s TV series)

Answer: Gerard Christopher

The actor John Haymes Newton played the title role in the first season of "Superboy". Gerard Christopher took on the role from season two through to the final fourth season.

6. Superman Returns

Answer: Brandon Routh

"Superman Returns" was the only time Brandon Routh played the role of Superman. A few years later, Routh played the part of Ray Palmer, a.k.a. The Atom, in the series "Legends of Tomorrow".

7. Man of Steel

Answer: Henry Cavill

In addition to "Man of Steel", Henry Cavill has also played Superman in "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League".

8. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Answer: Dean Cain

"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" focused as much on Clark Kent as it did on Superman, and also featured Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane. Since the series ended, Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher have both appeared in the series "Smallville", as Dr. Curtis Knox and Ella Lane respectively.

9. It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman! (1960s musical)

Answer: Bob Holiday

Bob Holiday played Superman in nearly 150 shows of "It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman".

10. Supergirl (TV series)

Answer: Tyler Hoechlin

Tyler Hoechlin featured in several episodes of the series "Supergirl", which starred Mellisa Benoit. Hoechlin previously had regular roles in the TV series "7th Heaven" and "Teen Wolf".

Source: Author colavengers

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