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Posted:  09 Dec 2008 18:37
So who do you all think did the best acting and made a character even more popular by their performance? Personal favorite actor?

My favorite I'd have to say is Christopher Reeve as Superman.
http://superherouniverse.com/wiki/images/5/5c/Christopher-Reeve-Photograph.jpeg

Tobey Maguire has done a great job as Spider-man. I'm not sure I'd ever want another actor to take his place. That is until he gets way too old to play Spider-man.

Of course if you count the Lone Ranger as a superhero, and I do. Clayton Moore deserves a very honorable mention as he was one that tried to live up to the high moral standard of the Lone Ranger for kids everywhere.

And then there's George Reeves. If it weren't for Christopher Reeve I'd have to say he'd be the definitive Superman for all generations.
http://superherouniverse.com/wiki/images/5/54/Reevessuperman.JPG
Posted:  09 Dec 2008 21:39
Reeve is a legend as far as Superman but in the Marvel world, I think Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is getting to be a huge success.

Also, for those of you who don't know, he's starring in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the preview can be seen in the upcoming movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still".
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Posted:  09 Dec 2008 22:09
You know I forgot Hugh Jackman. He's definitely the perfect action hero type. So far his best work to me has been Wolverine in the X-men movies and the monster movie Van Helsing.
Posted:  10 Dec 2008 01:57   Last Edited By: Rick Jones
I guess I have to go with Christopher Reeve. Tobey Macguire would be second.

And I would say that Robert Downey Jr. has certainly made Iron Man more popular. But still, no one tops Reeve. He's the best. Remember you can't tug on Superman's cape.
Posted:  10 Dec 2008 15:32
Well Robert Downy Jr. was definitely good in Iron Man, and Christian Bale is good as Batman, but I guess for me it's too soon to say either one is one of the greatest superhero actors of all time. At least in my subconscious mind.

Christopher Reeve just automatically pops into my mind anytime I think of the best of the best superhero actors.
Posted:  10 Dec 2008 18:01
Heath Ledger: Best Enemy
Bale and Downy Jr: Best Heroes
Posted:  10 Dec 2008 19:20
Best villain Heath Ledger...well that reminds me I think I'll make a thread about the best actor villain in a superhero film.
Posted:  10 Dec 2008 23:40
Reeve is the greatest without question.
Posted:  11 Dec 2008 02:46
Of course, I'm talking about actor/actresses that have acted in 1 or 2 movies.
Anyway My lists of Favs:
1.Bale and Jr.
2.Reeve
3.Tobey Macguire and Jane
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