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Marc McClure

 
Actor: Marc McClure
  • Born: Mar 31, 1957 in San Mateo, California
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '70s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
  • Career Highlights: I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Superman III, Grim Prairie Tales
  • First Major Screen Credit: I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)

Biography

Best remembered for playing plucky cub reporter Jimmy Olson in all four of the Superman films that starred Christopher Reeve, Marc McClure made his film debut in the Disney film Freaky Friday and in the television movie James at 15 (both 1977). He went on to play supporting roles and occasional leads in both venues. In 1979, McClure starred in the short-lived TV series California Fever. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Marc McClure
Born March 31, 1957 (1957-03-31) (age 52)
San Mateo, California

Marc A. McClure (born March 31, 1957) is an American actor. McClure was born in San Mateo, California.

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Superman film series

His best known role was perhaps in the 1978 classic Superman, playing photographer Jimmy Olsen. McClure reprised his role as Jimmy Olsen in Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and in the 1984 movie Supergirl. He is the only actor to appear in the same role in all four Christopher Reeve-era Superman films and Supergirl. Sam Huntington took over the role in Superman Returns. He does, however, have a brief cameo role in Superman Returns as a cab driver.

As previously reported by UGO, in a flashback to his Superman days, McClure appeared on the CW's Smallville. McClure appeared as Dax-Ur, a Kryptonian scientist who has been living on Earth for over 100 years.

Other roles

Besides Jimmy Olsen, McClure's other well known role is in the 1985 hit film Back to the Future as Dave McFly. He reprised his role in Back to the Future Part III (he did appear in Back to the Future Part II, but the scene he was in was ultimately deleted from the film).

In addition, McClure appeared in the 1977 film Freaky Friday and in the 2003 remake. He also starred in the 1978 film I Wanna Hold Your Hand and the 1980 film Used Cars alongside Back to the Future co-star Wendie Jo Sperber.

TV guest appearances

He has also made guest appearances in many TV shows such as Happy Days, Hunter, The Shield, Cold Case, and Smallville.

Filmography

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Preceded by
Jack Larson
Actors to portray Jimmy Olsen
1978 - 1987
Succeeded by
Michael Landes

 
 

 

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