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Kirk Alyn was the first actor to play a live-action version of the character. He was later replaced with George Reeves who played the character in the first live-action TV series. Christopher Reeve was the next actor to play the character for the first live-action theatrical film.

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Kirk Alyn played the first live-action Superman in the 1948 serial which was followed by a sequel serial in 1950. He was later replaced with George Reeves who played Superman in the 1950's TV show.

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