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Jimmy Olsen (Character)
from Superman (1978)

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Superman -- An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest super-hero.

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Overview

Biography:
Red-haired, freckle-faced Jimmy Olsen works as a cub... See more »
Alternate Names:
James 'Jimmy' Olsen / James Bartholomew Olsen / Old Jimmy Olsen

Filmography

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  1. Superman vs. The Elite (2012) (V) Played by David Kaufman

  2. "Mad"
        - Real Veal/Celebrity Wife Swamp (2012) TV episode, Played by Mikey Day
  3. Justice League: Doom (2012) (V) Played by David Kaufman
  4. The Death and Return of Superman (2011) Played by Troy Starr
  5. "Batman: The Brave and the Bold"
        - Triumvirate of Terror! (2011) TV episode, Played by Alexander Polinsky
        - Battle of the Superheroes! (2011) TV episode, Played by Alexander Polinsky
  6. "Smallville"
    ... aka "Smallville Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
        - Finale (2011) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore
        - Doomsday (2009) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore / Ryan Harder (as James Bartholomew Olsen)
        - Injustice (2009) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore
        - Beast (2009) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore
        - Stiletto (2009) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore
          (47 more)
  7. All-Star Superman (2011) (V) Played by Matthew Gray Gubler
  8. A Day in the Life (2011/III) Played by Edward Chin-Lyn
  9. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) (V) Played by Richard Green

  10. "Robot Chicken"
        - Unionizing Our Labor (2009) TV episode, Played by Dan Milano
  11. "The Batman"
        - The Batman/Superman Story (2007) TV episode, Played by Jack De Sena
  12. Superman/Doomsday (2007) (V) Played by Adam Wylie
  13. Hollywoodland (2006) Played by Joseph Adam
  14. Superman Returns (2006) Played by Sam Huntington
    ... aka "Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
  15. Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006) (V) Played by David Kaufman
  16. Losing Lois Lane (2004) Played by Brandon Barrera
  17. World's Finest (2004) Played by Andrew Decker
  18. "Justice League"
    ... aka "JL" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Justice League Unlimited" - USA (third season title)
        - Only a Dream: Part II (2003) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
  19. "Superman"
    ... aka "Superman: The Animated Series" - USA (informal alternative title)
        - Legacy: Part II (2000) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
        - Legacy: Part I (2000) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
        - A Fish Story (1999) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
        - Superman's Pal (1999) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
        - In Brightest Day... (1999) TV episode, Played by David Kaufman
          (21 more)

  20. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"
        - The Family Hour (1997) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
        - Toy Story (1997) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
        - I've Got You Under My Skin (1997) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
        - Voice from the Past (1997) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
        - Shadow of a Doubt (1997) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
          (81 more)
  21. Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) (TV) Played by David Kaufman

  22. "Superman"
        - Bonechill/The Driver's License (1988) TV episode, Played by Mark L. Taylor (as James 'Jimmy' Olsen)
        - Superman and Wonder Woman vs. the Sorceress of Time/The Birthday Party (1988) TV episode, Played by Mark L. Taylor
        - The Hunter/Little Runaway (1988) TV episode, Played by Mark L. Taylor (as James 'Jimmy' Olsen)
        - Triple-Play/The Circus (1988) TV episode, Played by Mark L. Taylor
        - Cybron Strikes/The First Day of School (1988) TV episode, Played by Mark L. Taylor
          (3 more)
  23. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Played by Marc McClure
    ... aka "Superman IV" - Japan (English title)
  24. Supergirl (1984) Played by Marc McClure
  25. Superman III (1983) Played by Marc McClure
  26. Superman II (1980) Played by Marc McClure

  27. Superman (1978) Played by Marc McClure
    ... aka "Superman: The Movie" - International (English title) (promotional title), USA (promotional title)

  28. "The Batman/Superman Hour" (1968) TV series Played by Jack Grimes
    ... aka "The Adventures of Batman" - USA (rerun title)
  29. "The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure" (1967) TV series Played by Jack Grimes
  30. "The New Adventures of Superman" (1966) TV series Played by Jack Grimes

  31. "Adventures of Superman"
        - The Magic Secret (1958) TV episode, Played by Jack Larson
        - All That Glitters (1958) TV episode, Played by Jack Larson
        - The Perils of Superman (1958) TV episode, Played by Jack Larson
        - The Brainy Burro (1958) TV episode, Played by Jack Larson
        - Superman's Wife (1958) TV episode, Played by Jack Larson
          (96 more)
  32. Stamp Day for Superman (1954) Played by Jack Larson
  33. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Played by Tommy Bond

  34. Superman (1948) Played by Tommy Bond
Video-game:
  1. DC Universe Online (2011) (VG) Played by Brandon Young

  2. Superman Returns (2006) (VG) Played by Sam Huntington
  3. Superman: The Man of Steel (2002) (VG) Played by Dave Gochman
  4. Superman: Shadow of Apokolips (2002) (VG) Played by David Kaufman

  5. Superman (1998) (VG) Played by David Kaufman
Archive Footage:
  1. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) (V) Played by Sam Huntington
  2. "Smallville"
    ... aka "Smallville Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
        - Turbulence (2009) TV episode, Played by Aaron Ashmore
  3. Superman II (2006) (V) Played by Marc McClure
    ... aka "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" - USA (promotional title)
  4. From Rivals to Romance: The Making of Lois and Clark (2005) (V) Played by Michael Landes
  5. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"
        - Dead Lois Walking (1996) TV episode, Played by Justin Whalin
  6. Superman (1973) Played by Jack Larson
  7. Superman's Peril (1954) Played by Jack Larson
  8. Superman in Scotland Yard (1954) Played by Jack Larson
    ... aka "Superman and Scotland Yard" - Jamaica (English title)
  9. Superman in Exile (1954) Played by Jack Larson
  10. Superman and the Jungle Devil (1954) Played by Jack Larson
  11. Superman Flies Again (1954) Played by Jack Larson

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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From "Smallville: Arctic (#7.20)" (2008)
Jimmy Olsen: Clark, Chloe was just arrested.
Clark Kent: What?
Jimmy Olsen: Her habitual hacking caught Uncle Sam's eye. So I - I kind of went to Lex for help. Now he's holding it over my head.
Clark Kent: You made a deal with Lex Luthor?
Jimmy Olsen: Look, I told him to get another lap dog, Clark. But then he just - He put her back on their "most wanted" list. She went from life support to life without parole in less than a day.
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