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Kirk Alyn

Bio: Kirk Alyn (1910–1999) was an American actor, best known for being the first actor to play Superman in live-action in Superman serial and Atom Man vs. Superman as well as Blackhawk in the Blackhawk serial, and Sam Lane in Superman: The Movie
Born: Sat, Oct 08 1910
Birthplace: Oxford, New Jersey, USA

Death: Sun, Mar 14 1999
Kirk Alyn is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Story of Superman
The Story of Superman
Kirk Alyn was 78 in The Story of Superman as 'Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Kirk Alyn was 77 in Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 1988
Poster of Scalps
Scalps
Kirk Alyn was 73 in Scalps as 'Prof. Manchen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1983
Poster of Superbman: The Other Movie
Superbman: The Other Movie
Kirk Alyn was 70 in Superbman: The Other Movie as 'Pa Cant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Halloween Planet
The Halloween Planet
Kirk Alyn was 70 in The Halloween Planet as 'The Watcher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Time Warp
Time Warp
Kirk Alyn was 70 in Time Warp
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Kirk Alyn was 69 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Superman
Superman
Kirk Alyn was 68 in Superman as 'Sam Lane (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of No Time to Be Young
No Time to Be Young
Kirk Alyn was 46 in No Time to Be Young as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1957
Poster of Beginning of the End
Beginning of the End
Kirk Alyn was 46 in Beginning of the End as 'Bomber Pilot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1957
Poster of The Eddy Duchin Story
The Eddy Duchin Story
Kirk Alyn was 45 in The Eddy Duchin Story as 'Young Man at Wadsworths' Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956
Poster of Blackhawk
Blackhawk
Kirk Alyn was 41 in Blackhawk as 'Blackhawk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1952
Poster of When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide
Kirk Alyn was 40 in When Worlds Collide as 'Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1951
Poster of Gambling House
Gambling House
Kirk Alyn was 40 in Gambling House as 'FBI Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1950
Poster of Atom Man vs. Superman
Atom Man vs. Superman
Kirk Alyn was 39 in Atom Man vs. Superman as 'Superman, alias Clark Kent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1950
Poster of Radar Patrol vs. Spy King
Radar Patrol vs. Spy King
Kirk Alyn was 39 in Radar Patrol vs. Spy King as 'Chris Calvert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1949
Poster of Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
Kirk Alyn was 38 in Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. as 'Inspector David Worth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1949
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Kirk Alyn was 38 in The Three Musketeers as 'Aramis' Friend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1948
Poster of Superman
Superman
Kirk Alyn was 37 in Superman as 'Superman, alias Clark Kent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1948
Poster of Little Miss Broadway
Little Miss Broadway
Kirk Alyn was 36 in Little Miss Broadway as 'Mel O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1947
Poster of The Trap
The Trap
Kirk Alyn was 36 in The Trap as 'Sgt. Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1946
Poster of The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives
Kirk Alyn was 35 in The Time of Their Lives as 'Dandy at Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1946
Poster of Daughter of Don Q
Daughter of Don Q
Kirk Alyn was 35 in Daughter of Don Q as 'Cliff Roberts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1946
Poster of The Girl Who Dared
The Girl Who Dared
Kirk Alyn was 33 in The Girl Who Dared as 'Josh Carroll'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1944
Poster of Call of the Rockies
Call of the Rockies
Kirk Alyn was 33 in Call of the Rockies as 'Ned Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944
Poster of Forty Thieves
Forty Thieves
Kirk Alyn was 33 in Forty Thieves as 'Jerry Doyle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1944
Poster of A Guy Named Joe
A Guy Named Joe
Kirk Alyn was 33 in A Guy Named Joe as 'Officer in Heaven (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Pistol Packin' Mama
Pistol Packin' Mama
Kirk Alyn was 33 in Pistol Packin' Mama as 'J. Leslie Burton III'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1943
Poster of Mystery Broadcast
Mystery Broadcast
Kirk Alyn was 33 in Mystery Broadcast as 'Young Policeman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1943
Poster of Overland Mail Robbery
Overland Mail Robbery
Kirk Alyn was 33 in Overland Mail Robbery as 'Tom Hartley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1943
Poster of The Man from the Rio Grande
The Man from the Rio Grande
Kirk Alyn was 33 in The Man from the Rio Grande as 'Editor Tom Traynor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1943
Poster of Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie
Kirk Alyn was 32 in Swing Shift Maisie as 'Victory Aircraft Official (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic
Kirk Alyn was 32 in Action in the North Atlantic as 'Brazilian Gun Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1943
Poster of Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
Kirk Alyn was 32 in Aerial Gunner as 'Officer in Canteen (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of You Were Never Lovelier
You Were Never Lovelier
Kirk Alyn was 32 in You Were Never Lovelier as 'Julia's Groom (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1942
Poster of Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan
Kirk Alyn was 32 in Lucky Jordan as 'Pearl's Boyfriend'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1942
Poster of Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Kirk Alyn was 23 in Private Lessons as 'John Humphries'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1934
Poster of Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose
Kirk Alyn was 20 in Fast and Loose as 'Man Seated at Table in Speakeasy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Kirk Alyn was 67+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Old Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Kirk Alyn was 48+ in Dennis the Menace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Kirk Alyn was 47+ in Naked City as 'Sgt. Muller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Kirk Alyn was 47+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Kirk Alyn was 44+ in Highway Patrol as 'Coordinating Officer at Headquarters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Buffalo Bill Jr.
Buffalo Bill Jr.
Kirk Alyn was 44+ in Buffalo Bill Jr.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
Kirk Alyn was 40+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Kirk Alyn was 39+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Bill Waterman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950