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Jor-El (Character)
from Superman (1978)

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Overview

Biography:
Originating in the Superman comic books, Jor-El is... See more »
Alternate Names:
Padre de Superman / Superman's Biological Father

Filmography

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  1. Man of Steel (2013) Played by Russell Crowe

  2. "Smallville"
    ... aka "Smallville Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
        - Finale (2011) TV episode, Played by Terence Stamp
        - Prophecy (2011) TV episode, Played by Terence Stamp
        - Kent (2011) TV episode, Played by Terence Stamp
        - Abandoned (2010) TV episode, Played by Julian Sands
        - Lazarus (2010) TV episode, Played by Terence Stamp
          (21 more)
  3. "The Looney Tunes Show"
        - Best Friends (2011) TV episode, Played by Jeff Bergman
  4. "Muchachada nui"
        - Episode #4.12 (2010) TV episode, Played by Gabriel Sevilla (as Padre de Superman)
        - Episode #4.9 (2010) TV episode, Played by Gabriel Sevilla (as Padre de Superman)
        - Episode #4.7 (2010) TV episode, Played by Gabriel Sevilla (as Padre de Superman)
        - Episode #3.11 (2009) TV episode, Played by Gabriel Sevilla (as Padre de Superman)
        - Episode #3.7 (2009) TV episode, Played by Gabriel Sevilla (as Padre de Superman)
          (1 more)

  5. "Robot Chicken"
        - Especially the Animal Keith Crofford (2009) TV episode, Played by Clark Duke
  6. "Justice League"
    ... aka "JL" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Justice League Unlimited" - USA (third season title)
        - For the Man Who Has Everything (2004) TV episode, Played by Christopher McDonald
  7. "Futurama"
        - Future Stock (2002) TV episode, Played by Billy West
  8. "Saturday Night Live"
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title)
    ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentyfifth season title)
        - Hugh Jackman/Mick Jagger (2001) TV episode, Played by Will Ferrell
        - Sam Kinison/Lou Reed (1986) TV episode, Played by Sam Kinison

  9. "Superman"
    ... aka "Superman: The Animated Series" - USA (informal alternative title)
        - Stolen Memories (1996) TV episode, Played by Christopher McDonald
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part I (1996) TV episode, Played by Christopher McDonald
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part III (1996) TV episode, Played by Christopher McDonald
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part II (1996) TV episode, Played by Christopher McDonald
  10. Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) (TV) Played by Christopher McDonald
  11. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"
        - Big Girls Don't Fly (1996) TV episode, Played by François Giroday
        - Foundling (1994) TV episode, Played by David Warner
  12. "The Adventures of Superboy"
    ... aka "Superboy" - USA (original title)
        - Mindscape (1990) TV episode, Played by Jacob Witkin
        - Escape to Earth (1990) TV episode, Played by George Lazenby
        - Abandon Earth (1990) TV episode, Played by George Lazenby

  13. Superman (1987) Played by Dharmendra (as Superman's Biological Father)
    ... aka "The Indian Superman" - India (English title)

  14. Superman (1978) Played by Marlon Brando
    ... aka "Superman: The Movie" - International (English title) (promotional title), USA (promotional title)
  15. "Challenge of the SuperFriends"
        - Secret Origins of the Superfriends (1978) TV episode, Played by Stan Jones
  16. "Super Friends"
        - The Planet Splitter (1973) TV episode, Played by Casey Kasem

  17. "Adventures of Superman"
        - Superman on Earth (1952) TV episode, Played by Robert Rockwell

  18. Superman (1948) Played by Nelson Leigh
Video-game:
  1. DC Universe Online (2011) (VG) Played by William Price
Archive Footage:
  1. Resurrecting Jor-El (2006) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
  2. Superman II (2006) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
    ... aka "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" - USA (promotional title)
  3. The Curse of Superman (2006) (TV) Played by Marlon Brando
  4. Superman Returns (2006) Played by Marlon Brando
    ... aka "Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  5. Lost in the Thinking (2005) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
  6. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Played by Nelson Leigh

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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From "Smallville: Prophecy (#10.20)" (2011)
Jor-El: [voice] There are two paths laid before you, Kara. You can leave Earth now and allow Kal-El to embrace his destiny, or you can stay and help him, risking the future of this planet.
Kara: Kal-El and I have fought Darkseid before.
Jor-El: [voice] You involved Kal-El against my wishes. He was too weak then, and he was almost overcome by darkness. You have grown strong. Your will is no longer at the mercy of my command. You will need that strength to forge your own path. It is in your hands to choose.
Kara: You want me to just walk away?
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