The late Gene Hackman put a stamp on Lex Luthor that transformed the character, and his successors reflect his influence on ...
The Movie (1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). Not only did the 6ft 4 thespian strongly resemble the comic book icon, he also brought ...
Gene Hackman will forever be known as one of the greatest actors of his generation following his tragic death aged 95 this week.
Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor is one of the most famous versions of the character, but surprisingly, his take wasn't adapted into DC's Superman comics ...
Hackman also portrayed the role of Lex Luther in ‘Superman’ (1978) and ‘Superman II’ (1980). He last appeared in ‘Welcome to Mooseport’ in 2004, and confirmed in his third book in 2008 that he had ...
Superman’s biological father. He reprised the role for its subsequent sequels, 1980’s Superman II and 1987’s Superman IV: The Quest For Peace.