Meet The Actors Who Played Superman In Both Film And TV! Henry Cavill, Tom Welling And More

By Pam Amantiad | Nov 12, 2015 07:32 PM EST

Before Henry Cavill's big fight with Batman in the upcoming DC film, "Superman VS Batman," other people also donned the famous outfit and became the Man Of Steel in the past.

The most famous guy who played Clark Kent's alter ego is arguably Christopher Reeves, who achieved stardom because of the role. His chiselled good-looks and blue eyes seemed to have started a trend of casting actors that look the closest to Reeve's face.

Another notable actor that people might easily recognize as the Man of Steel is Brandon Routh. He starred in the 2006 remake of the popular comic book story. He's currently portraying another superhero,

When it comes to TV series versions, George Reeves was the first to portray the alien superhero in a series. Tom Welling, on the other hand, showed viewers a younger version of the superhero in "Smallville."

Dean Cain was also a notable TV Superman on "Lois & Clark" The New Adventures of Superman.

Check out the gallery to see the actors who played Superman.

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