Special Sub-Topic: Live-Action Superheros Authored by: quadzilla63 Sub-topic of: They Became Movies

Who played The Crow in the 1994 film of the same name?

Brandon Lee. Brandon Lee, son of the ledgendary Bruce Lee, was killed in an accidental shooting on the set of this film. FYI - The other three have all played The Crow in sequels or on television.

Who played the title character in the 1974 TV movie, "Wonder Woman"?

Cathy Lee Crosby. Cathy Lee Crosby played Diana in this poorly done TV movie that opened the door for the Lynda Carter series.

Who played Daredevil in the 2003 film of the same name?

Ben Affleck. Colin Farrell played Daredevil's enemy, Bullseye, in the same flim, Tobey Maguire played Spiderman in 2002, and Rex Smith played Daredevil in the 1989 TV movie, "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk".

Which comic book hero did James Marsden bring to life in the 2000 film "X-Men"?

Cyclops. Even though Cyke was not in the movie enough, James Marsden sure did look the part.

Which Australian actor played Wolverine in the 2000 film "X-Men"?

Hugh Jackman. Hugh Jackman stole the show as an Eastwood-esque anti-hero of which Frank Miller would have been proud.

Which comic book superhero did Halle Berry bring to life in 2000?

Storm. Halle Berry surprised comic fans, looking like she flew right out of the pages of the comic books in the 2000 film "X-Men".

Tom Welling brought to life on television a teenage version of which classic superhero in 2001?

Superman. Tom Welling played a teenage Superman on the series "Smallville", which was named after Clark Kent's hometown. P.S. My fellow Castle High School graduate, Michael Rosenbaum, played Lex Luthor on the same series.

Which comic book hero did Alan Cumming bring to life in the 2003 film "X2: X-Men United"?

Nightcrawler. Alan Cumming stole the show as the teleporting blue devil in this sequel to the 2000 hit "X-Men".

Which vampire hunting comic book superhero was brought to life by Wesley Snipes in 1998?

Blade. An excellent comic book adaptation, Blade returned for a sequel in 2000.

What former body builder brought the Incredible Hulk to life on TV in 1978?

Lou Ferrigno. In the 2003 theatrical release, the Hulk was portrayed entirely by computer generated images.

Which actor has never portrayed Batman's faithful partner, Robin?

Jason Todd. Douglas Croft was the first to bring Robin to life in 1943, Burt Ward played Robin on televison in the sixties, and Chris O'Donnell first played the Boy Wonder in 1995's "Batman Forever".

Who played Supergirl in the 1984 film of the same name?

Helen Slater. Supergirl was a flop at the box office, but Helen Slater sure looked good in the costume!

Which comic book superhero did Dolph Lundgren portray in 1989?

The Punisher. In perhaps the worst comic book adaptation of all time, Dolph Lundgren played The Punisher.

Which actor brought The Flash to life on television in 1990?

John Wesley Shipp. Even with the decent special effects, cool costume, and Danny Elfman original musical score, "The Flash" was a TV flop.

Erik Allen Kramer brought which comic book superhero to life in the 1988 TV movie "The Incredible Hulk Returns"?

The Mighty Thor. Erik Allen Kramer stole the show as the Norse god of thunder in this otherwise lackluster television production.

In 1967, William Dozier produced a short film that was subtitled "Who's afraid of Diana Prince?" Which superhero was the subject of this film?

Wonder Woman. Dozier, producer of the popular "Batman" television series, chose Ellie Wood Walker to be the first person to ever portray Wonder Woman in the flesh.

Tobey Maguire played Spiderman in the popular 2002 film. Who portrayed the Web-slinger on television in the late seventies?

Nicholas Hammond. Nicholas Hammond first brought Spiderman to life on television in 1978.

Which actor has never played Captain America on screen or television?

Ronny Cox. Dick Purcell first brought the Captain to life in a poorly done 1944 serial and Matt Salinger portrayed Cap in the 1991 film. Ronny Cox played the President of the United States in the 1991 version.

Who was the first actor to portray Batman in film or on televison?

Lewis Wilson. Lewis Wilson first brought the Darknight Detective to life in the 1943 serial, "The Batman". All three of the others have played Batman since.

Who was the first actor to appear as Superman in film or on television?

Kirk Alyn. Although Bud Collyer provided the voice of an animated Superman as early as 1941, he did not actually appear as the Man of Steel. Kirk Alyn brought the Man of Steel to life for the first time in 1948. Both of the others have played Superman since.

In 1967 William Dozier produced a short film that was subtitled "Who's afraid of Diana Prince?" Which superhero was the subject of this film?

Wonder Woman. Dozier, producer of the popular Batman television series, chose Ellie Wood Walker to be the first person to ever portray Wonder Woman in person.

Tobey Maguire played Spiderman in the popular 2002 film. Who portrayed the Web-Slinger on television in the late seventies?

Nicholas Hammond. Nicholas Hammond first brought Spiderman to life on televison in 1978.

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