George Reeves

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Characters played by George Reeves

Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage) — The Flash (2023)

Kryptonian hero and Superman.

Sam Haynes — The Blue Gardenia (1953)

Police Captain who assists columnist Casey Mayo in his investigation. They visit a music shop together based on a hunch about a record, which leads to the discovery of the true killer.

Mike Patton — Jungle Goddess (1948)

A pilot persuaded by his business partner to search for a missing heiress in Africa. He assists the tribe's high priestess Greta in escaping captivity and successfully flees with her in the plane.

Bob Willard — Lydia (1941)

A football quarterback whom Lydia loves when she is young. Michael coaches Bob in how to win her grandmother's approval, but Bob becomes drunk and is thrown out of the house; later, during their attempted elopement, he gets drunk again and tries to assault Lydia. In old age, he apologizes for that night, and Lydia forgives him.

Lt. John Summers — So Proudly We Hail (1943)

Lt. John Summers is a soldier whom Davy initially dislikes before their relationship becomes romantic. He is repeatedly separated from her by military duties, then marries her in a ceremony conducted by the Chaplain despite regulations. Sent to Mindanao for supplies, he is presumed lost, but his letter reveals that he remains alive and loves Davy.

Sir Galahad — The Adventures of Sir Galahad (1949)

The young son of Sir Lancelot, Galahad longs to join the Knights of the Round Table and proves himself by defeating Bors and Sir Mordred in a tournament. King Arthur makes knighthood conditional on guarding Excalibur, but after the sword is stolen, Galahad searches for it to restore Arthur’s endangered sovereignty.

Bruce Edwards — Jungle Jim (1948)

Opportunistic photographer who betrays the expedition for profit.

Bill Lydig — Dead Men Tell (1941)

Ostensibly a reporter, actually an escapee from San Quentin, murdered for the map.

James Stephen — Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)

Ostensible leader of the wagon train who has traveled the route before and is bringing his family along.

Superman — Superman and the Mole Men (1951)

Classic superhero protecting the town of Silsby.

Laboratory Man (uncredited) — Four Wives (1939)

Uncredited technician working in scientific or medical laboratory.

Superman — Superman's Peril (1954)

A heroic reporter from Krypton who protects people with extraordinary powers while working under his mild-mannered identity.

Career Overview

George Reeves has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman (George Reeves) Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Gone with the Wind, Jungle Goddess, Superman and the Mole Men. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
81
Birth Date
1914-01-05
Birth Place
Woolstock, Iowa, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q342537), public domain (CC0).