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The Superman curse refers to a series of supposedly related misfortunes that have plagued creative people involved in adaptations of the DC Comics character Superman in various media, particularly actors who have played the role of Superman on film and television.
Mar 28, 2022 · The Superman Curse connects a number of mysterious and tragic circumstances surrounding the lives and deaths of Superman actors - but is it real?
Jul 9, 2018 · Lee Quigley, the actor that played the infant Clark Kent, died at only 14-years-old, from solvent abuse. Three years after last playing Lois Lane, Margot Kidder got into a horrific car crash and was rendered unable to work for several years.
Apr 22, 2024 · George Reeves is widely regarded as the guy who brought the Superman Curse to the public's attention. He first played the Man of Steel in the 1951 film, Superman and the Mole Men. He went on to star in a Superman TV series that ran for six years between '52 and '58.
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Superman creators Joe Siegel and Jerry Shuster were repeatedly mistreated by their publisher DC over rights to the character, missing out on millions. Schuster also lost his sight. The Fleischer brothers, who animated the first Superman cartoons, fell out and ended up in numerous legal disputes.
Feb 6, 2023 · How Did The Superman Curse Start? George Reeves — who played Superman in the 1951 film, Superman and the Mole Men and the TV series Adventures of Superman — is the actor who's most associated with the Superman curse. He was found dead in his home, a few days before his wedding.
Aug 6, 2019 · The Superman Curse is talked about in hush tones around Hollywood. Does misfortune befall anyone who takes on the role? Find out now!