Perry White — Man of Steel Character Profile

About Perry White

Editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, initially skeptical of Superman.

Perry White — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Journalism, Editorial authority, Investigation

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

Affiliations

• Daily Planet
• Galaxy Communications
• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Perry White

Occupation

reporter, editor-in-chief

Perry White's Known Relations

• Daily Planet — Member of
• Galaxy Communications — Member of

Perry White appears in 9 titles

• Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) — character page
• Superman (1978) — character page
• Superman II (1980) — character page
• Superman III (1983) — character page
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) — character page
• Superman Returns (2006) — character page
• Man of Steel (2013)
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — character page
• Superman (2025) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Laurence Fishburne

Appears in

Man of Steel (2013)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Perry White — Professional Subordinate — Lois Lane (Amy Adams)

  Journalist reporting to her skeptical editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet.

• Perry White — Professional Subordinate — Clark Kent / Kal-El (Henry Cavill)

  Clark becomes an employee under Perry White's editorial leadership.

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