Kirk Alyn
Kirk Alyn (born October 8, 1910 in Oxford Township , New Jersey , † March 14, 1999 in The Woodlands , Texas ) was an American actor who v. a. became known for his role as Superman's first performer .
Life
Alyn was the first actor to impersonate Superman and played the title role in the 1948 film of the same name as well as in Atom Man vs. Superman (1950). However, his name did not appear in the credits of the films to create the impression that he was really Superman. In 1978 Superman , he played the role of General Sam Lane, Lois Lane 's father . Kirk Alyn was also seen with supporting roles in several episodes of television series, such as B. Shannon Enlighten (1962) and Battle Star Galactica (1971).
In Hollywood he met the dancer and actress Virginia O – Brien (1919–2001). They married in 1942 and had a son and two daughters. The marriage ended in divorce in 1955.
Filmography (selection)
- 1942: My Sister Ellen ( My Sister Eileen )
- 1942: Gangster trap ( Lucky Jorda )
- 1942: You were never captivating ( You Were Never Lovelier )
- 1943: Action in the North Atlantic ( Action in the North Atlantic )
- 1943: Fight in the Clouds ( A Guy Named Joe )
- 1948: Superman
- 1948: The Three Musketeers ( The Three Musketeers )
- 1950: Atom Man vs. Superman
- 1951: Doomsday ( When Worlds Collide )
- 1956: Loved Forever ( The Eddy Duchin Story )
- 1970: The Great White Hope ( The Great White Hope )
- 1978: Superman
Web links
- Kirk Alyn in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Superman # 54, Dino-Verlag , Stuttgart 1999.
- ↑ a b Kirk Alyn at www.imdb.de , October 29, 2012.
- ↑ Obituary: Kirk Alyn. The Independent , March 29, 1999, accessed October 29, 2012 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Alyn, Kirk |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 8, 1910 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oxford Township , New Jersey |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 14, 1999 |
| Place of death | The Woodlands , Texas |