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Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of Superman with sound clips and images.
Superman is an alien (Kryptonian) who was sent to Earth by his parents (Jor-El and Lara) before Krypton was destroyed.
His Kryptonian name is Kal-El and to the world he is Superman, but is also known as The Last Son of Krypton, The Man of Steel and The Man of Tomorrow. His alter-ego is Clark Kent; a journalist for the Daily Planet. His wife is Lois Lane who is also a Daily Planet journalist.
Raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Clark was taught the difference between right and wrong from a young age and grew up with strong values and morals.
Under a yellow sun Clark developed abilities that would continue to grow as he matured. Superman is one of the world's greatest super heroes and with his various abilities it's not hard to see why.
Some of Superman's powers include: Flight, Super Strength, Super Speed, Invulnerability, Regeneration, Heat Vision, X-Ray Vision, Freeze Breath, and Super Hearing. Superman is one of the most powerful super heroes of all time but he does have some weaknesses like any hero does.
Some of these weaknesses are: kryptonite (radioactive remains of Krypton), magic, extreme amounts of force/impact from even more powerful beings than himself and if exposed to a red sun he will lose all Kryptonian powers.
His Kryptonian name is Kal-El and to the world he is Superman, but is also known as The Last Son of Krypton, The Man of Steel and The Man of Tomorrow. His alter-ego is Clark Kent; a journalist for the Daily Planet. His wife is Lois Lane who is also a Daily Planet journalist.
Raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Clark was taught the difference between right and wrong from a young age and grew up with strong values and morals.
Under a yellow sun Clark developed abilities that would continue to grow as he matured. Superman is one of the world's greatest super heroes and with his various abilities it's not hard to see why.
Some of Superman's powers include: Flight, Super Strength, Super Speed, Invulnerability, Regeneration, Heat Vision, X-Ray Vision, Freeze Breath, and Super Hearing. Superman is one of the most powerful super heroes of all time but he does have some weaknesses like any hero does.
Some of these weaknesses are: kryptonite (radioactive remains of Krypton), magic, extreme amounts of force/impact from even more powerful beings than himself and if exposed to a red sun he will lose all Kryptonian powers.
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TheGreenSpeedster said at 2:49 AM on Wed May 22 2013
Originally, Tim Daly was my favourite but after playing Injustice, I just had to vote for George Newbern
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Starscreamsfan said at 9:13 PM on Fri May 17 2013
My Top 10:
1) Bud Collyer
2) Adam Baldwin
3) Michael Fitzmaurice (Superman Radio Show)
4) Mark Valley
5) Danny Dark
6) Roger Rose
7) Beau Weaver
8) David Kaye
9) Travis Willingham
10) Nolan North
Reply1) Bud Collyer
2) Adam Baldwin
3) Michael Fitzmaurice (Superman Radio Show)
4) Mark Valley
5) Danny Dark
6) Roger Rose
7) Beau Weaver
8) David Kaye
9) Travis Willingham
10) Nolan North
VctrBnsn said at 10:03 AM on Fri May 17 2013
Matt Bomer is surly one of the better newer voices. I would love to see him as Superman in future projects. Tim and George are still my favs though.
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Anicomicgeek said at 12:50 AM on Fri May 17 2013
I'm gonna stick with Tim Daly, but Matt Bomer was better than I'd thought he'd be.
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natsuisahottie3 said at 12:36 AM on Fri May 17 2013
I think most of these VA'a are doing an awesome job, but i really like Tim Daly being Superman.
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pete said at 1:17 PM on Sun May 12 2013
I say the best modern ones are Tim Daly, George Newbern, Mark Harnon, Mark Valley, and Nolan North though Nolan's was kind of a jerk to Superboy compared to the Kents he definitely could go into Superman's angry moments well if he got the chance. Out of the classic ones Bud sounds the most convincing.
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VctrBnsn said at 8:57 PM on Thu May 16 2013
@pete In Superman Unbound I really enjoyed Matt Bomer, he's one of the stronger new voices.
ReplyScattorshot Prime said at 1:51 PM on Thu May 9 2013
I think Travis Willingham does a great job as a smug, full-of-himself Superman, but I think Mark Valley does the best job overall.
ReplyStarscreamsfan said at 6:02 PM on Sat May 4 2013
I know a lot of modern DC fans won't agree with me, but for me, Bud Collyer is and always will be Superman!!!! Mainly thanks to his ability to lower the pitch of his voice whenever Clark Kent became Superman.
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VctrBnsn said at 10:32 PM on Mon May 6 2013
@Starscreamsfan Bud Collyer is one of the most fantastic classic performances of any superhero. He was the first, and still one of the best.
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pete said at 1:07 PM on Sun May 12 2013
@Starscreamsfan As someone who enjoys the voices in the old DC cartoons I actually don't have a problem with that but I do say since Bud's Superman isn't the emotional 3 dimensional hero who goes on about truth, justice, and morality then I say he is the best of the classic voices and Tim and George are the best modern ones.
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Starscreamsfan said at 8:51 PM on Thu May 16 2013
@pete I think I'll have to agree and disagree with that last aspect. The Fleischer Cartoons really didn't used Collyer that much, so Superman simply rescues people and the fact that he doesn't even have lines in some shorts, doesn't give Collyer any justice. But if we talk about the old time radio show, Collyer delivers very powerful acting both as Clark Kent and as Superman.
ReplyStarscreamsfan said at 8:52 PM on Thu May 16 2013
@VctrBnsn Yep, but Danny Dark was pretty cool too.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 8:55 PM on Thu May 16 2013
@Starscreamsfan So, what do you think of fan favorites Tim Daly and George Newborn?
ReplyStarscreamsfan said at 8:30 PM on Fri May 17 2013
@VctrBnsn Ehhh, I don't know what to say. They are too generic sounding for my taste. Sorry. :/
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 9:46 PM on Fri May 17 2013
@Starscreamsfan Glad to see someone willing to voice there opinion even if it isn't the norm. I respect that.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 5:41 PM on Thu May 23 2013
@Starscreamsfan I think a variety of different opinions is good for this sight. From what I could gather, most of the members hear (including me) prefer post 90's voices in superheroes (Tim Daly as Superman, Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as Joker). But then I saw your comments and though "wait this guy is picking Superfriends voices." I thought it was a refreshing change of pace. The more opinions we see, the more we fully understand peoples views on these actors, instead of a bunch of us kids just voting for the newest guy. Although I listen to every voice clip, I'm afraid some people disregard the older voices just because they are old. Come on guys, a lot of these actors did great work. Even if they aren't your favorite, they deserve the option to be acknowleged.
ReplySable Phoenix said at 10:46 PM on Fri Apr 26 2013
George Newbern had greater emotional range and put an undercurrent of pathos and subtle danger into Superman. Tim Daly had pretty much one setting, which was Tim Daly. Both of them are miles above anyone else who DC/WB has tapped for the role in any other adaptation, however.
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coolgeek176 said at 3:50 PM on Tue Apr 23 2013
I'm going with George Newbern. Tim Daly is my second favorite.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 1:28 PM on Wed Apr 17 2013
Tim Daly's son Sam Daly will voice Superman in the Flashpoint adaptation. I wonder how he will do.....
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LordofEvil96 said at 7:21 PM on Mon May 6 2013
@VctrBnsn Interesting change of pace. I wonder how well the son will do in comparison to the father.
Replymadax said at 9:46 AM on Thu Mar 21 2013
James Denton. Don't ask me why, everyone else sounded either too sissy or reminded me too much of their performances in other media. I know Denton's known for other things but his voice isn't as recognisable to me as other 'celebrity' Supermans (Supermen?) and I really felt like a man with that voice could lift a car without breaking a sweat, whereas the others didn't sell it for me quite as well.
Now here come the haters.
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Now here come the haters.
ZangetzuBLK said at 8:59 PM on Mon Mar 18 2013
After much thought, I'm changing my vote to George Newbern, because I believe he gives Superman more of a human side at times than Tim Daly. but they are both good. in fact I think George proved that point in the JLU episode "for the man who has everything"
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 11:26 PM on Sat Feb 23 2013
Tim Daily/George Newborn - Tie. They are awesome.
Adam Baldwin - Good.
Crispin Freeman - Different, but likable.
Kyle MacLachlan - OK, nothing special.
CCS - A little bland, but fine.
Michael Dangerfield - I thought it was George in that cartoon. I`m impressed.
Jeff Kramer - For lack of a better word, too superheroy.
Mark Harmon - He would of bean better as an aged Superman.
David Kaye - I think he can do a serious Superman if he toned down the camp.
Nolan North - Not bad, but not outstanding. Still one of the better ones.
James Denton - I like it.
Roger Rose - Worked for what the show was going for.
Patrick Warburton - I thought parodies weren't aloud in VCs.
Keith Ferguson - He's a good cartoon voice but I can still take him seriously. He doesn't go for that stereotypical superhero voice.
Travis Willingham - Although he does go fore that stereotypical Superman voice, he does it better than others.
Mark Valley - One of the better ones here, I would listen to him more.
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Adam Baldwin - Good.
Crispin Freeman - Different, but likable.
Kyle MacLachlan - OK, nothing special.
CCS - A little bland, but fine.
Michael Dangerfield - I thought it was George in that cartoon. I`m impressed.
Jeff Kramer - For lack of a better word, too superheroy.
Mark Harmon - He would of bean better as an aged Superman.
David Kaye - I think he can do a serious Superman if he toned down the camp.
Nolan North - Not bad, but not outstanding. Still one of the better ones.
James Denton - I like it.
Roger Rose - Worked for what the show was going for.
Patrick Warburton - I thought parodies weren't aloud in VCs.
Keith Ferguson - He's a good cartoon voice but I can still take him seriously. He doesn't go for that stereotypical superhero voice.
Travis Willingham - Although he does go fore that stereotypical Superman voice, he does it better than others.
Mark Valley - One of the better ones here, I would listen to him more.
pete said at 2:55 PM on Wed Feb 27 2013
@VctrBnsn Are these your favorites because you forgot like 5. Also I think Patrick is counted an official version since it wasn't on Robot Chicken, Family Guy, South Park, MAD etc.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 10:20 AM on Fri Mar 1 2013
@pete Those were the only actors I felt like talking about at the time. Here is my opinion on the others.
Christopher McDonald - Didn't really count him because he's an older version (but for some reason that didn't stop me from doing Mark Valley) but he's OK.
Yuri Lowenthal - Younger version, I watched that show a bit and I liked him in it.
Danny Dark - OK
Beau Weaver - Better than Danny
Brandon Routh - Like his movie performance, a little dull.
Bud Collyer - Awesome as the first Superman voice.
Joseph May - Surprisingly good.
David Lodge - A different version, but good for what they were going for.
ReplyChristopher McDonald - Didn't really count him because he's an older version (but for some reason that didn't stop me from doing Mark Valley) but he's OK.
Yuri Lowenthal - Younger version, I watched that show a bit and I liked him in it.
Danny Dark - OK
Beau Weaver - Better than Danny
Brandon Routh - Like his movie performance, a little dull.
Bud Collyer - Awesome as the first Superman voice.
Joseph May - Surprisingly good.
David Lodge - A different version, but good for what they were going for.
ConfusedPhantom said at 2:58 AM on Sat Feb 16 2013
I've only seen a few clips of the movie, but Mark Valley was pretty good.
Replypete said at 8:25 PM on Fri Feb 15 2013
Mark Valley is how Christopher Macdonald should have sounded in Batman Beyond an older version of Tim Daly/George Newbern.
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Anicomicgeek said at 12:05 AM on Fri Feb 15 2013
Travis Willingham was okay as Superman. Having said that, Mark Valy was pretty good as the DKReturns version of Superman.
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Sokka2Me said at 10:27 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
Mark Valley's isn't that bad. It's pretty good actually.
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GothamRed said at 6:59 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
My issue with Mark is two things, one he sounds too young for the superman he's playing. Two, his voice is too...modern for lack of a better term for something like the dark knight rises (which apparently is set in the future and the 80s at the same time)
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Music Meister said at 4:25 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
Mark doesn't have the strength in the voice that some of the others had
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Nightmare Crusher said at 12:33 AM on Sat Feb 9 2013
George Newbern or Tim Daly? Decisions... Decisions...
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ZangetzuBLK said at 8:35 PM on Mon Jan 7 2013
I'm not sure, I want to say Tim Daly because he's the first superman and he sounds patriotic which is great for Clark, but then there's George Newbern and he gives Superman an edge. he makes him more human by giving him anger during some episodes of Justice League and Superman vs. the Elite. in fact when I try to mimic Tim's voice in comic books I keep getting George instead.
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ConfusedPhantom said at 2:18 PM on Mon Feb 11 2013
@ZangetzuBLK I want to see Daly do more dramatic scenes. There are scenes in Superman The Animated Series, but not to the magnitude of what Newbern gets.
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Mr.Fennoy93 said at 3:12 AM on Thu Jan 3 2013
Travis Willingham as Superman reminds me that he should voice Aquaman.
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ZangetzuBLK said at 8:55 PM on Mon Jan 7 2013
@Mr.Fennoy93 You know what? that is a great idea! in fact it can work for serious moments and humor! if anyone can pull that off it's Travis.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 11:23 PM on Fri Jan 18 2013
@Mr.Fennoy93 That'd better not be a slant against Travis, considering how much you hate Aquaman.
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Mr.Fennoy93 said at 11:28 PM on Fri Jan 18 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight I Like Aquaman. My Brother does Not.
What's Intresting though he's the first to portray Hulk, Thor & Superman together. When Aquaman joins, Mindblown Awesomeness. He should star in the Next Superman animated Film.
ReplyWhat's Intresting though he's the first to portray Hulk, Thor & Superman together. When Aquaman joins, Mindblown Awesomeness. He should star in the Next Superman animated Film.
BurtLancaster1913 said at 8:54 PM on Fri Apr 19 2013
@Mr.Fennoy93 He would be an awesome Aquaman
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Lpfan120 said at 12:44 PM on Wed Dec 5 2012
My 4 favorites
1. Tim Daly
2. George Newbern
3. Nolan North
4. Adam Baldwin
Reply1. Tim Daly
2. George Newbern
3. Nolan North
4. Adam Baldwin
Dustinman2012 said at 7:32 AM on Sat Nov 17 2012
George Newbern
Tim Daly
Travis Willingham
Yuri Lowenthal
ReplyTim Daly
Travis Willingham
Yuri Lowenthal
SparklyShake12 said at 6:16 AM on Sun Nov 11 2012
I've been catching episodes of Superman TAS on The Hub lately and after hearing Tim Daly as Clark, I'm going to give my vote to him.
That said, after Tim, my new rankings are:
George Newbern
Mark Harmon
Nolan North
David Kaye
ReplyThat said, after Tim, my new rankings are:
George Newbern
Mark Harmon
Nolan North
David Kaye
DarkKinght17 said at 5:02 PM on Tue Sep 18 2012
top three for me would have to be
1Tim Daly
2George Newbern
3Mark Harmon
Reply1Tim Daly
2George Newbern
3Mark Harmon
pete said at 1:11 PM on Mon Jul 23 2012
Sticking with Tim Daly though I like hearing the Superman theme in Travis Willingham's clip.
ReplyBurtLancaster1913 said at 12:26 AM on Tue Jul 17 2012
Tim Daly is probably my overall favorite, with Nolan North as least favorite. George Newbern started off a bit shaky but he improved a lot over the years, as evidenced by "Superman Vs. The Elite".
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PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 8:22 PM on Wed Jun 27 2012
George and Tim are the best. I think I slightly prefer George, but Tim's great too!
ReplyAnicomicgeek said at 11:21 PM on Tue Jun 26 2012
After having watched Superman VS. The Elite, I'm gonna change my vote to George Newbern. Yeah, he was good before, but that was one of his best performaces as Superman (if not THE best) and I think he might've outdone Daly there.
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Anicomicgeek said at 11:45 PM on Thu Jun 28 2012
@Anicomicgeek On second thought, while George Newbern was good, I prefer prefer Tim Daly more, so I'm gonna change my vote back to him.
ReplyAnicomicgeek said at 12:48 PM on Fri Jun 29 2012
@Anicomicgeek I meant to say "I still prefer Tim Daly more."^^;
Replypete said at 1:13 PM on Mon Jul 23 2012
@Anicomicgeek Yeah i know right? I think that in the DCAU Tim was the better of the two but in Superman VS. The Elite Newbern no doubt out did Dal. His performance there had stuff his DCAU performance and all others lacked.
ReplyAnicomicgeek said at 2:22 PM on Mon Jul 23 2012
@pete No offense, but I did post a retraction before you replied, so I no longer stand by that statement.
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Mickwhitefire28 said at 8:14 PM on Tue Jun 12 2012
There were a few stinkers, but I have a top 4 ( not in any particular order):
George Newborn
Tim Daly
James Denton
Yuri Lowenthal
Which is my number one?... I guess George Newborn.
ReplyGeorge Newborn
Tim Daly
James Denton
Yuri Lowenthal
Which is my number one?... I guess George Newborn.
shadowvegeta said at 8:18 PM on Sun May 20 2012
1. George Newbern
2. Tim Daly
3. Mark Harmon
4. Michael Daingerfield Hall
5. Christopher Corey Smith
Reply2. Tim Daly
3. Mark Harmon
4. Michael Daingerfield Hall
5. Christopher Corey Smith
pete said at 3:30 AM on Sun May 6 2012
It's official Tim Daly was is the better voice George sounds like a lighter version and well some of his emotion was good Daly could have been better in JL/JLU. A shame he let for a show that bombed.
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pete said at 9:23 PM on Tue May 8 2012
@SLEDGERAID It was a remake of the original 60's version of the The Fugitive. That show was later made into a 1993 movie with Harrison Ford. The remake series however was canceled after 1 season of 22 episodes and ended in 2001 so bad decision TIm Daly's part which is probably the main reason. why he reprised his role for Brainiac Attacks and Superman/Batman Public Enemies and Superman/Batman Apocalypse.
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SLEDGERAID said at 2:44 AM on Wed May 9 2012
@pete The Fugitive that sounds familiar, and well that sux at least Daly is reprising every so often
Replypete said at 10:54 PM on Thu May 3 2012
Did George Newbern do a Tim Daly impression when he took over or was it an original voice?
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BigBDawg said at 12:58 PM on Fri May 4 2012
@pete It's an original voice, Pete. :)
I'm updating my top picks for Clark now;
Tim Daly
George Newbern
David Kaye
James Denton
Mark Harmon
Crispin Freeman
Yuri Lowenthal
Brandon Routh
and now adding Keith Ferguson. :)
ReplyI'm updating my top picks for Clark now;
Tim Daly
George Newbern
David Kaye
James Denton
Mark Harmon
Crispin Freeman
Yuri Lowenthal
Brandon Routh
and now adding Keith Ferguson. :)
ConfusedPhantom said at 10:23 PM on Wed May 2 2012
THAT'S Keith Ferguson?! O_O WOAH. I would have never guessed it's him.
Him, Newbern, and Daly are my favorites. Nolan North needs to do more stuff with him, but I like his Superman too.
ReplyHim, Newbern, and Daly are my favorites. Nolan North needs to do more stuff with him, but I like his Superman too.
Anicomicgeek said at 10:10 PM on Wed May 2 2012
Keith Ferguson was pretty good as the SBFF version of Superman. That said, I'm sticking with Tim Daly.
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NCZ (Admin) said at 9:57 PM on Wed May 2 2012
"You're not my dad!"
"No, but I AM Superman."
Best comeback ever.
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"No, but I AM Superman."
Best comeback ever.
TheVengeanceKnight said at 6:02 AM on Thu May 3 2012
@NCZ "MOOOOOOOOOM!!!"
Wow, what a way to ruin an awesome moment.
ReplyWow, what a way to ruin an awesome moment.
Music Meister said at 9:22 PM on Thu May 3 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight She gave him a wedie, the moment was ruined
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AMT (Moderator) said at 9:48 PM on Wed May 2 2012
George Newbern was my favorite, and Tim Daly was good too. Keith Ferguson, wow, I wouldnt have guessed that was him, he does a pretty good job!
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BigBDawg said at 7:34 PM on Thu Apr 12 2012
My top picks for Kal/Clark;
Tim Daly
George Newbern
David Kaye
James Denton
Mark Harmon
Crispin Freeman
Yuri Lowenthal
and Brandon Routh
ReplyTim Daly
George Newbern
David Kaye
James Denton
Mark Harmon
Crispin Freeman
Yuri Lowenthal
and Brandon Routh
MatthewC17 said at 6:46 PM on Tue Apr 3 2012
Roger Rose definitely sounds like his Kent Powers' voice
ReplyMatthewC17 said at 4:21 PM on Tue Apr 3 2012
My faves are definitely
Tim Daly
George Newbern
Adam Baldwin
Nolan North (I didn't like his portrayal of Father, but his voice grew on me)
Christopher Corey Smith
Patrick Warburton?! - LOL Kronk as Superman?
ReplyTim Daly
George Newbern
Adam Baldwin
Nolan North (I didn't like his portrayal of Father, but his voice grew on me)
Christopher Corey Smith
Patrick Warburton?! - LOL Kronk as Superman?
BlankSlate said at 12:32 PM on Tue Apr 3 2012
Wow; Jethro Gibbs and Mike Delfino have both been Superman!
ReplySparklyShake12 said at 9:05 AM on Sun Feb 26 2012
My vote went to Newbern but they're all good. There are a few guys that I feel don't fit the character very well (Adam Baldwin, Crispin Freeman & David Lodge) but I didn't think they were HORRIBLE either, just miscast. This is a tough one, they're all so good.
Replywyze2099 said at 5:40 PM on Wed Feb 8 2012
My favorite Superman voices for years were Tim Daly and Beau Weaver. But I was surprised at how well David Kaye works for me as Superman. That's pretty much the Superman voice I've always had in my head: the kind of voice that makes you immediately picture a square jaw, but with the kind of personality that would make him a relatable guy.
Replypete said at 12:32 AM on Sun Feb 5 2012
So from what it looks like on the page the American Express commercial was making fun of Seinfeld and Warburton was cast because of his role as Puddy.
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SLEDGERAID said at 3:53 AM on Wed Jan 25 2012
My favorite is George Newbern, Tim Daly was like the one that nailed it yea but George Newbern Grew into me like crazy hell I did not even notice that it was a diffrent actor wen justice League came on, Nolan North is cool as Superboy but as Superman I wish Daly or newbern reprised there roles in Young Justice.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 11:49 PM on Sat Oct 29 2011
Really can't decide between Daly and Newbern. I guess I'll go with Newbern, since he doesn't get as much love, and his clip is AWESOME.
ReplyConfusedPhantom said at 8:43 PM on Wed Oct 19 2011
I like Tim Daly, George Newbern, Nolan North,
James Denton and Kyle MacLachlan.
ReplyJames Denton and Kyle MacLachlan.
Anicomicgeek said at 12:33 PM on Tue Oct 18 2011
Tim Daly is my personal favorite as Superman. I felt he really nailed the character, though George Newbern is a worthy successor. Christopher McDonald also worked as an older Superman. Mark Harmon does sound like a good middle ground between Daly and Newbern, IMO.
Yuri Lowenthal also worked pretty well as a younger Superman/Superboy. I'd like to see him played either a Superboy or Superman again. Adam Baldwin also works well as Superman, as does Crispin Freeman.
James Denton works well as Superman in All-Star Superman. Kyle MacLachlan also worked pretty well as Superman in TNF and Rgoer Rsoe nailed the Silver Age Superman on B: TBatB. David Kaye's Superman also seems inspired by the Silver Age and It hink he works well for that version.
IMO, Nolan North is miscast as both Superman AND Superboy. Hisperformance doesn't work for either of them and it doesn't help that YJ made Superman an uncharacteristic jerk and Superboy a quick to angry emo.
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Yuri Lowenthal also worked pretty well as a younger Superman/Superboy. I'd like to see him played either a Superboy or Superman again. Adam Baldwin also works well as Superman, as does Crispin Freeman.
James Denton works well as Superman in All-Star Superman. Kyle MacLachlan also worked pretty well as Superman in TNF and Rgoer Rsoe nailed the Silver Age Superman on B: TBatB. David Kaye's Superman also seems inspired by the Silver Age and It hink he works well for that version.
IMO, Nolan North is miscast as both Superman AND Superboy. Hisperformance doesn't work for either of them and it doesn't help that YJ made Superman an uncharacteristic jerk and Superboy a quick to angry emo.
BurtLancaster1913 said at 8:59 PM on Fri Apr 19 2013
@Anicomicgeek I'm inclined to agree. I've enjoyed Nolan North in other stuff he's done (Ultimate Avengers, Hulk Vs., Crisis on 2 Earths, TMNT) but his voice was a poor fit for Superman, lacking the warmth, power and nobility we expect from Superman. Maybe that isn't fair since the show wrote Superman as a jerk and never gave him or his relationship with Superboy any proper development (and I don't really care about Superboy in any incarnation). I also felt North was miscast as Cyclops as well (who also got written badly on W&TXM). But North will always be an awesome Deadpool. :)
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SmartyBoyboy said at 3:58 PM on Sun Oct 16 2011
Well, so many good ones, it's hard to decide. Just from doing the voices, they're all tied at first place.
Also, what RabidSonicFan said.
ReplyAlso, what RabidSonicFan said.
BlankSlate said at 12:59 PM on Mon Oct 10 2011
Kyle and Mark are pretty great. Mark is famous for playing a badass boss/ hero, so that makes him perfect.
ReplyMusic Meister said at 7:54 PM on Sat Sep 24 2011
Woah, Denton's clip sounds like it has a major spoiler in it
ReplySpiderDreamer said at 9:40 AM on Mon Sep 5 2011
I honestly can't pick *one* voice, most of them are excellent in their own way. Some of my favorites:
Tim Daly and George Newbern- They honestly sound kind of similar in terms of their "hero voice", but Daly and Newbern do a great job in their respective series. Newbern also gets to play around a little more with Superman's anger issues on Justice League/JLU.
Adam Baldwin-For a rougher Superman, Baldwin's voice is a great fit, and he also does a wonderful job of differentiating the original and clone Superman in his acting without really changing the voice.
Kyle MacLachlan- He's got that strange, 50s quality to his voice, which works perfectly for a period piece like New Frontier.
James Denton-Denton has a softer voice than we're used to from Superman, but that fits the more introspective qualities of All-Star Superman, and he still has plenty of authority in it.
ReplyTim Daly and George Newbern- They honestly sound kind of similar in terms of their "hero voice", but Daly and Newbern do a great job in their respective series. Newbern also gets to play around a little more with Superman's anger issues on Justice League/JLU.
Adam Baldwin-For a rougher Superman, Baldwin's voice is a great fit, and he also does a wonderful job of differentiating the original and clone Superman in his acting without really changing the voice.
Kyle MacLachlan- He's got that strange, 50s quality to his voice, which works perfectly for a period piece like New Frontier.
James Denton-Denton has a softer voice than we're used to from Superman, but that fits the more introspective qualities of All-Star Superman, and he still has plenty of authority in it.
RabidSonicFan said at 3:11 PM on Wed Aug 3 2011
Patrick Warburton as Superman? That's... interesting... XD
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atlien said at 5:43 PM on Fri Jun 17 2011
For all these years I thought the voice for STAS and JLU were the same person. They sound so much alike.
Replyjared (Guest)
said at 8:36 AM on Sat Jan 15 2011
said at 8:36 AM on Sat Jan 15 2011
Nolan North did a bit too better than I expected... Everybody else is a good fit for the character except Mr. Lodge here, who (don't call me a hater) probably does better in anime dubs to begin with. But the winner for this round is none other than Tim Daly! From Wings to Superman: The Animated Series, always admired that actor, I did
jakob997 (Guest)
said at 5:21 PM on Sun Nov 7 2010
said at 5:21 PM on Sun Nov 7 2010
Adam Baldwin gets my vote.
cdaoey (Guest)
said at 7:33 AM on Tue Sep 28 2010
said at 7:33 AM on Tue Sep 28 2010
Tim Daly done a good job voicing that hero, and became a happy sight for boys alike. George Newbern did the same, and he helped voice the character for him, till he will reprise his role, and there you have it! Tim resumes his role, while George became the official voice actor of a famous
antagonist that surprised video game fans alike, in the third company at the seventh phase, FF7, and by next year, DFF012, his character is packing up for the fight again after a yearly rest.
antagonist that surprised video game fans alike, in the third company at the seventh phase, FF7, and by next year, DFF012, his character is packing up for the fight again after a yearly rest.
aceofdeath (Guest)
said at 4:52 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
said at 4:52 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
Christopher McDonald's voice sounds good like for a Earth 2 Superman(PowerGirl's cousin)
moonarcher (Guest)
said at 4:49 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
said at 4:49 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
Mark Harmon made Superman sound like a badass boss-which is a good thing for me becouse all other actors make him sound just like batman thinks of him-naive and softy, plus he kicked ass in Crisis on Two Earths.
voiceguy (Guest)
said at 4:35 PM on Sat Sep 11 2010
said at 4:35 PM on Sat Sep 11 2010
Mark Harmon makes superman sound southern, any way Kyle Maclachlan gets my vote.
arkhaminmate24 (Guest)
said at 8:07 AM on Fri Sep 3 2010
said at 8:07 AM on Fri Sep 3 2010
Are Tim Daly and George Newbern the same person? They look and sound alike. They're even wearing the same clothes in the picture!
fluxgate (Guest)
said at 8:23 PM on Sun Jul 11 2010
said at 8:23 PM on Sun Jul 11 2010
Satam55, Kyle MacLachlin's been in amazing productions such as Dune, Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet for David Lynch. He's a good actor and it was sad to see him have to do that piece of crap Desperate Housewives so I'm delighted such a fine (and unknown amongst idiots who only know him from Desperate Housewives) actor got a shot at Superman and I thought his voice was great for it.
jonhardwick (Guest)
said at 4:37 PM on Tue Feb 23 2010
said at 4:37 PM on Tue Feb 23 2010
tim daily is the best superman bradon routh and george newburn are at a close second
TFG1Mike said at 4:06 AM on Sun Dec 20 2009
Yeah I remember the fugiive TV series Daly also starred opposite his mother Tyne Daly in Jusging Amy on CBS ... honestly like I said for the DCAU Superman voices Daly and Newbern are best ever. Adam Baldwin was a joke in Superman Doomsday. then again if I had huge cracks in my face I'd be funny. (Superman Doomsday model)
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Foxwolf (Admin) said at 4:37 PM on Sun Nov 29 2009
actually, Daly starred in the lead role of short lived "The Fugitive" series, based off the Harrison Ford movie.
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Jackson_H (Admin) said at 12:18 PM on Sat Nov 28 2009
I think Daly was suppose to reprise his role for Justice League/Justice League Unlimited but also had the chance to star in a TV series (Private Practice - spinoff of Grey's Anatomy). He would get more $ and overall better exposure for his career so he took it. Then George Newbern auditioned and got the role for Superman.
ReplyTFG1Mike said at 7:28 AM on Sat Nov 28 2009
the JL Crisis On Two Earths movie voice will be Mark Harmon of NCIS.
I never got the change from Daly to Newbern so I think of the,m both as the #1 superman animated voice.
ReplyI never got the change from Daly to Newbern so I think of the,m both as the #1 superman animated voice.
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 12:41 PM on Wed Nov 11 2009
ALL SUPERMAN VA NOW ADDED!
Just added Michael Daingerfield Hall and Bud Collyer.
Now we just wait until Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths for a new one. :)
ReplyJust added Michael Daingerfield Hall and Bud Collyer.
Now we just wait until Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths for a new one. :)
dtemplar said at 3:38 PM on Thu Aug 6 2009
preferably with him saying:
"This is a job... For SUPERMAN."
Reply"This is a job... For SUPERMAN."
printthelegends (Guest)
said at 8:45 PM on Wed Jul 29 2009
said at 8:45 PM on Wed Jul 29 2009
Needs more Bud Collyer. Seriously.
voicemaster71 (Guest)
said at 4:35 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
said at 4:35 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
While George Newbern is a good contender for the best Superman voice over, I have to go with Tim Daly. He is my ultimate favorite.
I agree with Dtemplar. Bud Collyer was the definitive Superman voice during the Golden and Silver Ages of Superman in the media. And my sentimental favorite is Danny Dark from the SuperFriends and yes, even Beau Weaver deserves to be included.
I agree with Dtemplar. Bud Collyer was the definitive Superman voice during the Golden and Silver Ages of Superman in the media. And my sentimental favorite is Danny Dark from the SuperFriends and yes, even Beau Weaver deserves to be included.
OptimusSolo (Admin) said at 4:06 PM on Sun Jun 28 2009
that daly clip has too much luthor and not enough daly...
ReplyOptimusSolo (Admin) said at 4:01 PM on Sun Jun 28 2009
Glad you stopped by Chris let us know if we can do anything to make the site better!
Replyggjjgjg (Guest)
said at 12:46 PM on Wed Jun 24 2009
said at 12:46 PM on Wed Jun 24 2009
Hmm, the Legion Superman is practically Superboy; he should be compared with other Superboys. Same problem with the Robins - they're not all the same age, regardless of identity (Grayson or Drake).
jeremy (Guest)
said at 3:02 AM on Wed May 27 2009
said at 3:02 AM on Wed May 27 2009
forgot brandon routh who do the voice in the superman returns game and michael dangerfield from krypto the superdog series.
jimd (Guest)
said at 4:55 PM on Tue May 26 2009
said at 4:55 PM on Tue May 26 2009
Tim Daley did the best voice over as Supes just as Kevin Conroy did for the Dark knight.
Mike M. (Guest)
said at 11:16 AM on Mon May 25 2009
said at 11:16 AM on Mon May 25 2009
my top 3 is as follows
George Newborn
Tim Daly
Adam Baldwin
George Newborn
Tim Daly
Adam Baldwin
Foxwolf (Admin) said at 3:22 AM on Sun May 24 2009
Thanks Christopher!
Hope u keep coming back, we'll be adding forums and many other features to expand the site.
ReplyHope u keep coming back, we'll be adding forums and many other features to expand the site.
Christopher Smith (Guest)
said at 1:42 AM on Sun May 24 2009
said at 1:42 AM on Sun May 24 2009
You should be able to pull it off here:
web.mac.com/sunsetsmith
It'll be an honor to be among your ranks. You have a terrific site. Really glad I found it. So nice to see many of my dear friends on board. Keep up the good work.
web.mac.com/sunsetsmith
It'll be an honor to be among your ranks. You have a terrific site. Really glad I found it. So nice to see many of my dear friends on board. Keep up the good work.
Foxwolf (Admin) said at 12:43 AM on Sun May 24 2009
Wow, its an honor to have a celebrity visit our site :)
And with that, u r now part of the gang :P Though I've had a little trouble finding a photo of you.
Any chance you could post us a photo link of u to add?
ReplyAnd with that, u r now part of the gang :P Though I've had a little trouble finding a photo of you.
Any chance you could post us a photo link of u to add?
Christopher Smith (Guest)
said at 6:44 PM on Sat May 23 2009
said at 6:44 PM on Sat May 23 2009
I'm feelin' left out. I voiced him for Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe.
oy (Guest)
said at 11:44 PM on Wed May 6 2009
said at 11:44 PM on Wed May 6 2009
Even though George Newborn is already there...he did also voice Superman in The Batman.
dtemplar said at 9:18 PM on Wed Apr 22 2009
You forgot to add:
Bud Collyer (Fleischer Superman, 60s Superman)
Danny Dark (Superfriends)
Beau Weaver (Ruby-Spears Superman)
ReplyBud Collyer (Fleischer Superman, 60s Superman)
Danny Dark (Superfriends)
Beau Weaver (Ruby-Spears Superman)
willow (Guest)
said at 3:41 PM on Mon Apr 20 2009
said at 3:41 PM on Mon Apr 20 2009
Tim Daly IS Animated Supernman.
thegoddamnbatman (Guest)
said at 12:54 AM on Mon Apr 6 2009
said at 12:54 AM on Mon Apr 6 2009
When I read Sups I hear George Newborn, I think he gets it perfect.
Foxwolf (Admin) said at 8:55 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
well, unlike wen i added Will Friedle to Batman, Yuri's Superman is still Clark Kent, albeit the youngest one of the bunch :P
Replythomas (Guest)
said at 7:06 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
said at 7:06 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
Wait then, Why is Yuri Lowenthal here? In Technical terms he voices a different Character.
thomas (Guest)
said at 6:01 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
said at 6:01 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
Exactly. And as for those two well, Im just used to Tim and George the most.
satam55 (Guest)
said at 5:38 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
said at 5:38 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
#1 Tim Daly
#2 George Newbern
#2 George Newbern
satam55 (Guest)
said at 12:25 AM on Sun Apr 5 2009
said at 12:25 AM on Sun Apr 5 2009
LOL at Kyle MacLachlan A.K.A. Orson Hodge from Desperate Housewives, playing Superman in Justice League The New Frontier Movie. He sucks at it.
thomas (Guest)
said at 7:43 PM on Wed Apr 1 2009
said at 7:43 PM on Wed Apr 1 2009
And as for Crispin Freeman, well... Crispin makes superman sound like one of those characters you'd here on Kingdom Hearts or Halo Wars or Whatever.
mike (Guest)
said at 8:49 AM on Wed Apr 1 2009
said at 8:49 AM on Wed Apr 1 2009
The thing about Yuri, at least from that particular clip, his Superman was more of a Superboy. I'd have to double check my Legion DVDs but I don't think Superman's 18 yet.
thomas (Guest)
said at 8:16 PM on Tue Mar 31 2009
said at 8:16 PM on Tue Mar 31 2009
Yuri Lowenthal makes Superman sound like a happy go lucky chappy
said at 1:38 PM on Fri May 24 2013