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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. Superman: The Golden Child (2012) Played by Jamie Kelley
  3. "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)
  4. "The Looney Tunes Show"
        - Best Friends (2011) TV episode, Played by Jeff Bergman
  5. "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)

  6. "Robot Chicken"
        - Especially the Animal Keith Crofford (2009) TV episode, Played by Clark Duke
  7. "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
  8. "Futurama"
        - Future Stock (2002) TV episode, Played by Billy West

  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. "Movie Guide"
        - Movie Guide: Part 6 (2013) TV episode, Played by Russell Crowe
  2. "The Frame"
        - Superheroes (2013) TV episode, Played by Russell Crowe
  3. Resurrecting Jor-El (2006) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
  4. Superman II (2006) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
    ... aka "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" - USA (promotional title)
  5. The Curse of Superman (2006) (TV) Played by Marlon Brando
  6. Superman Returns (2006) Played by Marlon Brando
    ... aka "Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  7. Lost in the Thinking (2005) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
  8. Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend (2001) (V) Played by Marlon Brando
  9. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Played by Nelson Leigh

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Quotes:
From Superman (1978)
[as Clark discovers his heritage, this is his father's final message to him]
Jor-El: Live as one of them, Kal-El, to discover where your strength and your power are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you... my only son.
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