Superman and Lois Lane: Through the Years

Over the past 55 years, Superman and Lois Lane have appeared on the big and small screen in a number of incarnations that very much reflected the times in which they were set.  With the upcoming release of Man of Steel, here’s a look at DC’s most iconic superhero and most recognizable intrepid reporter through the years.

KIRK ALYN – Superman (1948)

GEORGE REEVES – Adventures of Superman (1952 – 1958)

CHRISTOPHER REEVE – Superman, II, III, IV (1978, 1980, 1983, 1987)

JOHN NEWTON – The Adventures of Superboy (1988 – 1989)

GERARD CHRISTOPHER – The Adventures of Superboy (1989 – 1992)

DEAN CAIN – Lois & ClarK: The New Adventures of Superman (1993 – 1997)

TOM WELLING – Smallville (2001 – 2011)

BRANDON ROUTH – Superman Returns (2006)

HENRY CAVILL – Man of Steel (2013)

NOEL NEILL – Superman: (1948). Adventures of Superman (1953 – 1958)

PHYLLIS COATES – Adventures of Superman (1952 – 1953)

MARGOT KIDDER – Superman, II, III, IV (1978, 1980, 1983, 1987)

TERI HATCHER – Lois & ClarK: The New Adventures of Superman (1993 – 1997)

ERICA DURANCE – Smallville (2001 – 2011)

KATE BOSWORTH – Superman Returns (2006)

AMY ADAMS – Man of Steel (2013)