Jimmy Olsen — Supergirl Character Profile

About Jimmy Olsen

Young Daily Planet photographer and trusted ally of Superman.

Jimmy Olsen — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Photography, Tech gadgetry, Signal watch operation

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 6.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 4/10

Affiliations

• Daily Planet
• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Jimmy Olsen

Full Name

James Bartholomew Olsen

Occupation

photographer, reporter

Jimmy Olsen's Known Relations

• Lucy Lane — Unmarried partner
• Daily Planet — Member of

Jimmy Olsen appears in 10 titles

• Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) — character page
• Superman (1978) — character page
• Superman II (1980) — character page
• Superman III (1983) — character page
• Supergirl (1984)
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) — character page
• Superman Returns (2006) — character page
• Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) — character page
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — character page
• Superman (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Marc McClure

Appears in

Supergirl (1984)

Role

Supporting

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