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Phyllis Coates (born Gypsie Ann Evarts Stell; January 15, 1927 – October 11, 2023) was an American actress, with a career spanning over fifty years. She was best known for her portrayal of reporter Lois Lane in the 1951 film Superman and the Mole Men and in the first season of the television series Adventures of Superman .
Phyllis Coates (1927-2023) was an actress who played Lois Lane in Adventures of Superman (1952). She also appeared in TV shows, movies, and USO tours. See her credits, photos, videos, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- Actress, Additional Crew
- January 15, 1927
- 4 min
- October 11, 2023
Oct 15, 2023 · Phyllis Coates, who played the reporter Lois Lane, one of the most enduring characters in popular culture, in a theatrical film and the first season of the popular “Adventures of Superman”...
Oct 18, 2023 · Oct. 17, 2023 6:40 PM PT. Phyllis Coates, who portrayed “Superman” Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane, has died. She was 96. Coates, who was the first actor to play the iconic role on the 1950s ...
Oct 12, 2023 · The actress, who also starred in Superman and the Mole Men and This Is Alice, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday. She was replaced by Noel Neill as the Daily Planet reporter after one season of Adventures of Superman.
- Rebecca Iannucci
Actress: Adventures of Superman. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Phyllis Coates moved to Hollywood as a teenager with intentions of enrolling at UCLA. A chance encounter with Ken Murray in a Hollywood & Vine restaurant landed her in the comedian's vaudeville show.
Oct 18, 2023 · Phyllis Coates played Lois Lane in the 1952 "Adventures of Superman" series, but left after one season. She also appeared in films, serials and other TV shows, and had four marriages and two children.
