How old were the actors in Superman (1978)?
Released: Dec 14, 1978
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Cast Age Statistics
Youngest: Aaron Smolinski (4)
Oldest: John Stuart (80)
Average age: 43.9 years old
Age range: 4 – 80
Complete Cast
Christopher Reeveage 26 years
✝ died in 2004 aged 52
Margot Kidderage 30 years
✝ died in 2018 aged 69
Gene Hackmanage 48 years
✝ died in 2025 aged 95
Marlon Brandoage 54 years
✝ died in 2004 aged 80
Ned Beattyage 41 years
✝ died in 2021 aged 83
Jackie Cooperage 56 years
✝ died in 2011 aged 88
Glenn Fordage 62 years
✝ died in 2006 aged 90
Trevor Howardage 65 years
✝ died in 1988 aged 74
Jack O'Halloranage 35 years
now 83 years old
Valerie Perrineage 35 years
✝ died in 2026 aged 82
Maria Schellage 52 years
✝ died in 2005 aged 79
Terence Stampage 40 years
✝ died in 2025 aged 87
Phyllis Thaxterage 59 years
✝ died in 2012 aged 92
Susannah Yorkage 39 years
✝ died in 2011 aged 72
Jeff Eastage 21 years
now 68 years old
Marc McClureage 21 years
now 69 years old
Sarah Douglasage 26 years
now 73 years old
Harry Andrewsage 67 years
✝ died in 1989 aged 77
Diane Sherry Caseage 26 years
now 74 years old
Vass Andersonage 45 years
✝ died in 2015 aged 81
John Hollisage 47 years
✝ died in 2005 aged 74
James Garbuttage 53 years
✝ died in 2020 aged 94
M
Michael Goverage 65 years
✝ died in 1987 aged 73
David Nealage 46 years
✝ died in 2000 aged 68
William Russellage 54 years
✝ died in 2024 aged 99
P
Penelope Leeage 40 years
now 87 years old
John Stuartage 80 years
✝ died in 1979 aged 81
A
Alan Cullen
✝ died in 2000 aged 31
Aaron Smolinskiage 4 years
now 52 years old
Billy J. Mitchellage 36 years
✝ died in 1999 aged 56