Which actor looks the most like Superman to you?

JonnyQuest037 · September 12 2010, 03:40 AM

Of all the actors who've played Clark Kent/Superman in live-action, who looks the most like the character to you? Please note that I'm not talking about acting here, I'm just talking about who best fits your mental image of the character.

September 12 2010, 03:59 AM

Christopher Reeve (Superman movies, 1978-1987)

Shazam! · September 12 2010, 04:02 AM

Christopher Reeve, obviously. Anyone who says otherwise is mentally ill.

September 12 2010, 04:06 AM

Shazam! wrote:

Christopher Reeve, obviously. Anyone who says otherwise is mentally ill.

The correct answer is Jon Hamm...

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Nardpuncher · September 12 2010, 04:09 AM

Shazam! wrote:

Christopher Reeve, obviously. Anyone who says otherwise is mentally ill.

Gaith · September 12 2010, 04:23 AM

If I saw Welling in a suit, I might have to vote for him. I mean, this photoshop job is pretty spectacular:

But until he actually dons the Reds and Blues, I've gotta default to Reeve.

sojourner · September 12 2010, 06:25 AM

Dean Cain is the spitting image of John Byrne's Superman. Most iconic still goes to Reeve though.

BTW, who's the guy in the black t-shirt? I kid, I kid....

Owain Taggart · September 12 2010, 06:31 AM

It's funny, but I find Tom Welling looks the least like Superman. If Paul Gross were younger, I'd say he'd be a good pick for the next movie.

Gaith · September 12 2010, 06:52 AM

sojourner wrote:

BTW, who's the guy in the black t-shirt? I kid, I kid....

Only the best portrayer of Clark Kent ever... and yes, that includes Reeve.

Admiral_Young · September 12 2010, 09:04 AM

Chris Reeve by far, Gary Frank's Superman even modeled his designs after him during his run with Geoff Johns.

Nardpuncher · September 12 2010, 11:01 AM

Admiral_Young wrote:

Chris Reeve by far, Gary Frank's Superman even modeled his designs after him during his run with Geoff Johns.

I just checked that out. It looks great!

Admiral_Young · September 12 2010, 11:05 AM

Gary Frank's designs are my favorite Superman designs since Curt Swan.

Piper · September 12 2010, 11:54 AM

Christopher, although I also love George R's performance.

Mr Light · September 12 2010, 11:54 AM

None of them. Superman should be huge. Given those choices, Tom Welling I guess?

Nardpuncher · September 12 2010, 12:03 PM

Mr Light wrote:

None of them. Superman should be huge. Given those choices, Tom Welling I guess?

The guy playing Supes in this fan made trailer is a bodybuilder, Mike O'Hearn...he looks pretty good.

View Poll Results: Who looks the most like Superman?
Kirk Alyn (1940s movie serials)	1	1.18%
George Reeves (The Adventures of Superman, 1952-1958)	3	3.53%
Christopher Reeve (Superman movies, 1978-1987)	66	77.65%
John Haymes Newton (Superboy, 1988-1989)	0	0%
Gerard Christopher (Superboy, 1989-1992)	2	2.35%
Dean Cain (Lois and Clark, 1993-1997)	8	9.41%
Tom Welling (Smallville, 2001-Present)	2	2.35%
Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, 2006)	3	3.53%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

September 12 2010, 03:40 AM	#1
JonnyQuest037 Commodore Location: Parsippany, New Jersey, USA	Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Of all the actors who've played Clark Kent/Superman in live-action, who looks the most like the character to you? Please note that I'm not talking about acting here, I'm just talking about who best fits your mental image of the character. __________________ "All right, you ignorant savages, get a load of Aquezio, you heathen monkeys!" - Race Bannon, Pursuit of the Po-Ho

September 12 2010, 03:59 AM	#2
Jetfire Guest	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Christopher Reeve (Superman movies, 1978-1987)

September 12 2010, 04:02 AM	#3
Shazam! Rear Admiral	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Christopher Reeve, obviously. Anyone who says otherwise is mentally ill.

September 12 2010, 04:23 AM	#6
Gaith Rear Admiral Location: Starfleet Command, The City that Knows How	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? If I saw Welling in a suit, I might have to vote for him. I mean, this photoshop job is pretty spectacular: But until he actually dons the Reds and Blues, I've gotta default to Reeve.

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September 12 2010, 06:25 AM	#7
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Dean Cain is the spitting image of John Byrne's Superman. Most iconic still goes to Reeve though. BTW, who's the guy in the black t-shirt? I kid, I kid.... __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...

September 12 2010, 06:31 AM	#8
Owain Taggart Commodore	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? It's funny, but I find Tom Welling looks the least like Superman. If Paul Gross were younger, I'd say he'd be a good pick for the next movie.

September 12 2010, 09:04 AM	#10
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Chris Reeve by far, Gary Frank's Superman even modeled his designs after him during his run with Geoff Johns. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

September 12 2010, 11:05 AM	#12
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Gary Frank's designs are my favorite Superman designs since Curt Swan. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

September 12 2010, 11:54 AM	#13
Piper Fleet Captain	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? Christopher, although I also love George R's performance.

September 12 2010, 11:54 AM	#14
Mr Light Admiral Location: Pennsylvania	Re: Which actor looks the most like Superman to you? None of them. Superman should be huge. Given those choices, Tom Welling I guess? __________________