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Why is the Lex Luthor played by Gene Hackman not really bald although it was revealed at the end of the first Superman movie he wears a wig?
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∙ 14y ago
Gene Hackman refused to shave his head for the part and did not want to wear a skull cap although he did at the end at the part where the character removes the wig revealing his bald head.
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Who played Lex Luthor in the old Superman movies?
In the original Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Lex Luthor was played by Gene Hackman (the character Lex Luthor wasn't in 1983's Superman III). In the latest one, Superman Returns(2006), Lex Luthor was played by Kevin Spacey.
Who is the villain in Superman 4?
Kevin Spacey.
What actress played Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the first Christopher Reeves 'Superman' movie?
The blond actress who played the girlfriend of Lex Luthor (Gene Hackmans' character) was Valerie Perrine.
Why does lex luthor hate Superman?
First of all it is Lex Luthor. Luthor is in part mad at Superman for his baldness, which was a side-effect of a chemical-warfare experiment gone awry early in Luthor- and then Superboy"s career. That"s the hate angle.
What is Lex Luthor best known for?
Lex Luthor is a villain character in the Superman comic series, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1940. Lex Luthor is Superman's main arch-nemesis.
Who played Lex Luthor in the old Superman movies?
In the original Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Lex Luthor was played by Gene Hackman (the character Lex Luthor wasn't in 1983's Superman III). In the latest one, Superman Returns(2006), Lex Luthor was played by Kevin Spacey.
Who is the villain in Superman 4?
Kevin Spacey.
What happened after Superman met Luthor in Superman returns?
Luthor stabbed Superman with Kryptonite.
What actress played Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the first Christopher Reeves 'Superman' movie?
The blond actress who played the girlfriend of Lex Luthor (Gene Hackmans' character) was Valerie Perrine.
Why does lex luthor hate Superman?
First of all it is Lex Luthor. Luthor is in part mad at Superman for his baldness, which was a side-effect of a chemical-warfare experiment gone awry early in Luthor- and then Superboy"s career. That"s the hate angle.
Who is the arch-nemesis for Superman?
Lex Luthor
Who raps against Superman?
Lex Luthor?
What is Lex Luthor best known for?
Lex Luthor is a villain character in the Superman comic series, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1940. Lex Luthor is Superman's main arch-nemesis.
Did Gene Hackman portray the poorest image for Lex Luthor?
Possibly so because he was not bald like the villain is supposed to be- but John Shea did not shave his head either for his role in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".
Who did Superman battle in the movie Superman 4?
Nuclear Man- who was created by Lex Luthor.
Who are Superman's friends?
Everybody, except Lex Luthor
Who were the villains in 'Superman Returns'?
Lex Luthor and his gang
