Who played Lex Luthor in 1980?

Gene Hackman
Cast. Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor: Criminal genius and Superman’s nemesis. Armed with vast resources and scientific brilliance, Luthor’s contempt for mankind is only surpassed by his hatred for Superman. Luthor strikes a bargain with the three Kryptonian criminals in an effort to destroy Superman.

Who first played Lex Luthor?

Lyle Talbot
Not only was Lyle Talbot the first actor to play Lex Luthor (arguably the first live-action interpretation of any legitimate “supervillain” this side of Flash Gordon’s Ming the Merciless), he was also the first to sit behind Jim Gordon’s desk (in 1949’s Batman and Robin serial).

Who has played the best Lex Luthor?

One of the most popular names is Michael Rosenbaum, who spent a decade playing Lex on the Superman prequel series Smallville. Posting a photo of Rosenbaum’s Lex, one fan tweets: “The best casting for Lex Luthor.

Who played Lex Luthor on TV?

Michael Rosenbaum
After seven seasons as a series regular, Michael Rosenbaum left the show, but reprised the role for the two-hour series finale….Lex Luthor (Smallville)

Lex Luthor
Adapted by	Alfred Gough Miles Millar
Portrayed by	Michael Rosenbaum
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Who played Lex Luthor in 1978?

Lex Luthor (1978 film series character)

Lex Luthor
Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman (1978)
First appearance	Superman (1978)
Last appearance	Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Based on	Lex Luthor by Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster

Who played Rocky in Superman 2?

With unfinished business at hand, Clark (Christopher Reeve) returns to the diner for another confrontation with trucker Rocky (Pepper Martin). ‘Superman II’ – A film by Richard Lester. Starring: Christopher Reeve, Terence Stamp, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty, Sarah Douglas & Jackie Cooper.

What is the real name of Lex Luthor?

Alexander Joseph Luthor

Lex Luthor
First appearance	Action Comics #23 (April 1940)
Created by	Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster
In-story information
Full name	Alexander Joseph Luthor

Who played Superman in the 1970s?

Christopher D
Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. Christopher D’Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, and activist, best known for playing the titular main character in the film Superman (1978) and its three sequels.