Which actor played Superman’s father in the 1978 film “Superman”?
Gene Hackman
Warren Beatty
Marlon Brando
Donald Sutherland
In 1978, Marlon Brando took on the iconic role of Jor-El, Superman’s biological father, in Richard Donner’s Superman: The Movie. At the time, Brando was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, and his involvement lent significant prestige to the project. Despite appearing on screen for only about 10 minutes, Brando earned approximately $3.7 million, plus a percentage of the film’s gross. In stark contrast, Christopher Reeve, a relatively unknown actor at the time, reportedly earned around $250,000 for his starring role as Superman.
Correct Answer: Marlon Brando