Kirk Alyn
Acting Born Oct 8, 1910 Died Mar 14, 1999 Oxford, New Jersey, USA 48 credits
Biography
Kirk Alyn works in acting. Born October 8, 1910 in Oxford, New Jersey, USA. Died March 14, 1999. Archytele tracks 48 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Superpowered: The DC Story
The Story of Superman
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Scalps
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Time WarpThe Halloween PlanetSuperbman: The Other Movie
Battlestar GalacticaSuperman
Banning
Dennis the Menace
The Donna Reed ShowNaked City
Beginning of the EndNo Time to Be Young
The Eddy Duchin Story
Highway PatrolBuffalo Bill Jr.
Blackhawk
The Adventures of Kit CarsonWhen Worlds Collide
Lux Video TheatreAtom Man vs. SupermanGambling House
Radar Patrol vs. Spy KingFederal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
The Three MusketeersSuperman
Little Miss Broadway
The Time of Their LivesThe TrapDaughter of Don Q
A Guy Named JoeThe Girl Who DaredCall of the RockiesForty Thieves
Action in the North AtlanticSwing Shift MaisieOverland Mail RobberyAerial GunnerThe Man from the Rio Grande
You Were Never LovelierLucky Jordan
Private Lessons
Fast and Loose
Full Filmography
48 titles- Superpowered: The DC Story (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Story of Superman (1989) as Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archival footage)
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Self
- Scalps (1983) as Prof. Manchen
- The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' (1982) as Self
- Time Warp (1981)
- The Halloween Planet (1981) as The Watcher
- Superbman: The Other Movie (1981) as Pa Cant
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Old Man
- Superman (1978) as Sam Lane (uncredited)
- Banning (1967) as Bidder (uncredited)
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Sgt. Muller
- Beginning of the End (1957) as Bomber Pilot
- No Time to Be Young (1957) as Mike
- The Eddy Duchin Story (1956) as Young Man at Wadsworths' Party (uncredited)
- Highway Patrol (1955) as Coordinating Officer at Headquarters
- Buffalo Bill Jr. (1955)
- Blackhawk (1952) as Blackhawk
- The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951)
- When Worlds Collide (1951) as Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Bill Waterman
- Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) as Superman, alias Clark Kent
- Gambling House (1950) as FBI Man (uncredited)
- Radar Patrol vs. Spy King (1949) as Chris Calvert
- Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. (1949) as Inspector David Worth
- The Three Musketeers (1948) as Aramis' Friend (uncredited)
- Superman (1948) as Superman, alias Clark Kent
- Little Miss Broadway (1947) as Mel O'Brien
- The Time of Their Lives (1946) as Dandy at Party (uncredited)
- The Trap (1946) as Sgt. Reynolds
- Daughter of Don Q (1946) as Cliff Roberts
- A Guy Named Joe (1944) as Officer in Heaven (uncredited)
- The Girl Who Dared (1944) as Josh Carroll
- Call of the Rockies (1944) as Ned Crane
- Forty Thieves (1944) as Jerry Doyle
- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Brazilian Gun Captain (uncredited)
- Swing Shift Maisie (1943) as Victory Aircraft Official (Uncredited)
- Overland Mail Robbery (1943) as Tom Hartley
- Aerial Gunner (1943) as Officer in Canteen (uncredited)
- The Man from the Rio Grande (1943) as Editor Tom Traynor
- Mystery Broadcast (1943) as Young Policeman (uncredited)
- Pistol Packin' Mama (1943) as J. Leslie Burton III
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) as Julia's Groom (uncredited)
- Lucky Jordan (1942) as Pearl's Boyfriend
- Private Lessons (1934) as John Humphries
- Fast and Loose (1930) as Man Seated at Table in Speakeasy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kirk Alyn best known for?
Kirk Alyn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grizzly Man (2005), Superman (1978), Banning (1967), Dennis the Menace (1959).
When and where was Kirk Alyn born?
Kirk Alyn was born on October 8, 1910 in Oxford, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on March 14, 1999.
How many credits does Kirk Alyn have?
Kirk Alyn has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2023.
What is Kirk Alyn's background in cinema and television?
Kirk Alyn (1910–1999) was an American actor, best known for being the first actor to play Superman in live-action in Superman serial and Atom Man vs. Superman as well as Blackhawk in the Blackhawk serial, and Sam Lane in Superman: The Movie. Alyn started as a chorus boy for Broadway plays, appearing in notable musical...
Kirk Alyn by the numbers
48credits
39films
9TV series
1930–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Superman (1978) as Sam Lane (uncredited) — aged about 67
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Old Man — aged about 67
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Bill Waterman — aged about 39
- Dennis the Menace (1959) — aged about 48
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) — aged about 47
- When Worlds Collide (1951) as Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited) — aged about 40
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