Jonathan Kent — Man of Steel Character Profile

About Jonathan Kent

Clark Kent's adoptive father, sacrifices himself to save his son.

Jonathan Kent — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Farming, Moral guidance, Sacrifice

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 10/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Jonathan Kent

Occupation

farmer

Jonathan Kent's Known Relations

• Superman — Child
• Clark Kent — Child
• Superman — Child
• Superman — Child
• Superman (Earth-One) — Child
• Superboy — Child
• Martha Kent — Spouse
• Silent Knight — Relative

Jonathan Kent appears in 5 titles

• Superman (1978) — character page
• Man of Steel (2013)
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — character page
• Superman & Lois (2021) — character page
• Superman (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Kevin Costner

Appears in

Man of Steel (2013)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

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

  Adoptive father who raises Clark with moral guidance and urges him to hide his powers.

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