Lex luthor comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of lex luthor with sound clips and images. The only lex luthor on the list that could be described as a good guy, this alternate version of the character is voiced by chris noth, most noted for his role as mr. He is primarily known as supermans archenemy, but has clashed with batman on several occasions, primarily during his term as president. Red son, prolific actor and songwriter paul williams marks his return to dc animation after a twodecade absence. The animated series and justice leaguejustice league unlimited, and he has reprised the voice in several tv series episodes as well as the dc universe animated original movie, supermanbatman. Clancy brown was cast as the voice of luthor in superman. E7 clarks childhood sweetheart, lana lang recurring guest star voice joely fisher, arrives in metropolis and is romanced by lex luthor. Animation and its creators, i do not own any rights of superman.
Although a normal human, lex luthor possesses a keen intellect as well as a photographic memory. The animated series chronicles the adventures of superman, the legendary super hero, as young clark kent voiced by series star tim daly is transported to earth and discovers the truth about his interplanetary heritage. The animated series went beyond those famous names to bring even more of superman s villains to life in the dc animated universe. Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet krypton, defends metropolis from supercriminals. Viewers first get introduced to one of supermans most trickiest enemies mr. Superman reached the 82nd anniversary of his comic book debut this week, but the actors whove played his nemesis lex luthor arent celebrating the occasion. Little is known about mercys life before working under lex luthor, except that she lived in the street until he took. Brown set the benchmark for all lex luthor voices with his iteration of the role for superman.
The animated series proved to be an enormous success, bruce timm and paul dini turned their attention to dc comicss other major hero. Lex luthor transforms terrorist john corben into metallo recurring guest star voice malcolm mcdowell, a flesh and metal kryptonitehearted cyborg with evil intent and no emotions. The animated series was one of the best versions of superman ever. Lex luthor actors throw super shade at superman on his 82nd birthday. The animated series, however, reestablished the man of steel as the quintessential blue boy scout, and with the voice talents of tim daly and dana delany, was the best representation of the character in animated form or otherwise since the first two superman movies in 1978 and 1980. A lot of effort went into making this, since the creators admitted that it was harder to make superman interesting than batman. Lex luthor, supermans archnemesis, is one of the most brilliant men alive, whose hatred of interfering aliens pushes him down the path of a sociopath. Lex luthor neo encyclopedia wiki fandom powered by wikia.
Lexs voice is so calming when he isnt yelling and carrying on like a maniac. By the time lana realizes that lex is a dangerous criminal, she knows enough of his secrets to help superman defeat him. In 1997, another animated incarnation of the bad, bald billionaire hit the airwaves, when the producers of batman the animated series turned their attention to superman. With tim daly, dana delany, clancy brown, christopher mcdonald. From 1992 to 1998, williams supplied the voice of the penguin in batman. But when lex sees superman and lana together, he provides lana with false information so he can trap the.
The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the. Lex luthor voice actor clancy brown to appear at ny. As a result of the attempt, luthor can no longer hear brainiacs voice. Lex luthor is the worlds greatest criminal mind and a former president in the dc universe and also, one of richest men alive. Dc has offered a first look at their new animated adaptation of superman. The film is an adaptation of mark millar s 2003 famed elseworlds tale, which posed the question, what if superman. Superman gives lex luthor the silent treatment youtube. His company, lexcorp, is among one of wayne enterprises biggest competitors. See image of clancy brown, the voice of lex luthor in superman. He first voiced luthor in the dcau, starting with superman. Packaged together with a redesigned batman cartoon, superman. Lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc.
Superman s rogues gallery of villains is filled with fearsome, wellknown names like lex luthor, doomsday and brainiac. Man of tomorrow is a new animated dc film that casts darren criss as clark kent and zachary quinto as lex luthor. Volume 1, then youll adore and love superman, the animated series. A list of characters from the dc animated universe who first became prominent in superman. Browns bestknown role is perhaps as the villainous lex luthor, a role that he played. But when lex sees superman and lana together, he provides lana with false information so. The animated series and subsequently the justince league of america and the justice league unlimited series. Superman was an animated series that premiered on september 6, 1996. The animated series television series on 2 great disks. The animated series, and as a recurring baddie on justice league unlimited, this lex luthor is. Clark reunites with his old girlfriend, lana lang, who volunteers to spy for him on her new lover, lex luthor. Lex luthor is absent in the 1950s television series adventures of superman. As dastardly criminals wage war against the good citizens of the world, it takes a real superhero to save the day. Images of the lex luthor voice actors from the superman franchise.
The series was the first of several followups of the acclaimed batman. Back in the prime time of the dc animated universe, 1996 now theres an introduction that makes me feel really old there was superman. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of clark kent. Mercy graves was a tough young woman with a checkered past, who served as lex luthors personal bodyguard and chauffeur. But, as superman discovers, brainiacs intent after gathering the worlds knowledge is to destroy the earth. With the aid of his natural genius and his general lack of conscience, luthor assembled a vast fortune and founded lexcorp.
He was widely considered to be one of earths most brilliant minds and one of supermans greatest enemies. The cast has one more name who deserves a special mention. Lex luthor voices superman behind the voice actors. The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the dc comicss flagship character, superman. Darren criss, zachary quinto to star in new superman. Clarks childhood sweetheart, lana lang recurring guest star voice joely fisher, arrives in metropolis and is romanced by lex luthor. Browns bestknown role is perhaps as the villainous lex luthor, a role that he played for over twelve years. The animated series where he had originally auditioned for the role of superman and reprised his role in the subsequent animated series justice league and justice league unlimited. The animated series which celebrates its 20th anniversary this september was not only a worthy companion show to batman, it was also one of the best interpretations of superman ever committed to the small screen.
Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Do you think lex luthor is black in justice league. As of 2009, brown has played lex luthor more than any other actor when he played the role one more time in superman batman. This version of superman had imo the definite versions of brainiac, louis, toyman and luthor, to the point that even in injustice 2, netherrealm employed brian combs to voice brainiac again. Animation and originally aired on kids wb from september 6, 1996 to february 12, 2000. Behind the villains of superman a thirteen minute spotlight of the series animated villains lex luthor, brainiac, bizarro, metallo, mr. These are actually the first 18 episodes of the superman.
For more comparing the voices remember to likecommentsubscribe. Red son and the full voice cast has also been announced along with the characters they are playing. The animated series episode the last son of krypton part 3 note. He was widely considered to be one of earths most brilliant minds and one of superman s greatest enemies.
Uncsas diedrich bader voices lex luthor in superman. Little is known about lex luthor s origins, but he was an admirably selfmade man. Animation, it is the first film in the dc universe animated original movies and was followed by justice league. Bader provides the voice of lex luthor, who is once again at odds with superman, whose voice is provided by jason isaacs star trek. At the daily planet superman works with fellow reporter lois lane and photographer jimmy olsen. Superman is the target of yet another of lex luthors evil schemes. Volume 2 because the best episodes of the 1997 animated series are here. The animated series and the new batman superman adventures. As the only survivor of the earth2 justice league, he turns to the heroes of earth1 for help following his escape from the evil crime syndicate. Doomsday is a 2007 american animated superhero film adapted from the dc comics storyline the death of superman, which focuses on the death and return of the superhero superman. Lex luthor was a powerful businessman and criminal mastermind. Superman clark kent kalel voice superman clark kent. Every adaptation of lex luthor, ranked from worst to best. Livewire, lex luthor, parasite, metallo, mala, lobo, braniac, and others.
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