Jor-El — Man of Steel Character Profile

About Jor-El

Kryptonian scientist and Superman's biological father

Jor-El — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Alien

Abilities

Genius scientist, Kryptonian physiology, Strategic planning, Leadership

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 10/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Jor-El

Full Name

Jor-El

Occupation

scientist, inventor

Jor-El's Known Relations

• Superman — Child
• Clark Kent — Child
• Superman — Child
• Superboy-Prime — Child
• Superman — Child
• Superman (Earth-One) — Child
• Superboy — Child
• Superman in The New 52 — Child
• Nyssa-Vex — Mother
• Lara Lor-Van — Spouse
• Seyg-El — Father
• Zor-El — Sibling
• General Zod — Enemy

Jor-El appears in 3 titles

• Superman (1978) — character page
• Superman Returns (2006) — character page
• Man of Steel (2013)

Character Facts

Played by

Russell Crowe

Appears in

Man of Steel (2013)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Jor-El — Family Father — Clark Kent / Kal-El (Henry Cavill)

  Biological father who sacrifices himself to save his son.

• Jor-El — Conflict Political Rival — General Zod (Michael Shannon)

  Scientist opposed by the military general.

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