Which actor looks the most like Superman to you?

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Who looks the most like Superman?

  1. Kirk Alyn (1940s movie serials)

    1 vote(s)
    1.2%
  2. George Reeves (The Adventures of Superman, 1952-1958)

    3 vote(s)
    3.6%
  3. Christopher Reeve (Superman movies, 1978-1987)

    65 vote(s)
    77.4%
  4. John Haymes Newton (Superboy, 1988-1989)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Gerard Christopher (Superboy, 1989-1992)

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%
  6. Dean Cain (Lois and Clark, 1993-1997)

    8 vote(s)
    9.5%
  7. Tom Welling (Smallville, 2001-Present)

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%
  8. Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, 2006)

    3 vote(s)
    3.6%
  1. JonnyQuest037

    JonnyQuest037 Vice Admiral Admiral

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    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.

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  2. Jetfire

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    Christopher Reeve (Superman movies, 1978-1987)

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  3. Shazam!

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

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    The correct answer is Jon Hamm...

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    Superman (2012)

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  5. Nardpuncher

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    :techman::lol:
     
  6. Gaith

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

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

    sojourner Admiral In Memoriam

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    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....
     
  8. Owain Taggart

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    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.
     
  9. Gaith

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    Only the best portrayer of Clark Kent ever... and yes, that includes Reeve. :p
     
  10. Admiral_Young

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

    Nardpuncher Rear Admiral

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    I just checked that out. It looks great!
     
  12. Admiral_Young

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

    Piper Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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

    Mr Light Admiral Admiral

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

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

    [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsmqc4RhSQY[/yt]
     
  16. Admiral Shran

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    Two words.... Christopher Reeve.

    'Nuff said.
     
  17. Captaindemotion

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    Chris Reeve.
     
  18. Greg Cox

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    I will be stunned if Chris Reeve doesn't win this by a landslide.
     
  19. Small White Car

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    Agreed. I'm not voting until they come up with a real guy who looks like this.
     
  20. darkwing_duck1

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    Top 3: Chris, Brandon, and Dean in that order.