Kirk Alyn - the Original Superman

When people think of the first actor who played Superman, their minds most of the time end up in the same name -- Critopher Reeves, who played Superman in the first MOVIE ADAPTATION of the comic books. however, it was Kirk Alyn who played a live action Superman for the first time in the Superman's 1948 TV Show.

Like many actors of that time, Alyn appeared in low budget films before making his TV impersonation of the Man of Steel. "The Girl who Dared", "Daughter of Don Q" and "the Trap" where the films that pushed into this now mythical role. When the series ended, he retired to Arizona and married, continuing to act playing small roles in movies such as "When worlds collide", "Beggining of the end" and even playing a part in the 1978 Superman movie, he appeared as the husband in the train.

Kirk Alyn passed away in March 14, 1999. He must always be remmebered as the first Superman.