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Lara Lor-Van (Character)
from Superman (1978)

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Superman -- Trailer for Superman: The Movie
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:
(Deceased) - Biological mother of Kal-El (AKA Clark... See more »
Alternate Names:
Lara / Lara-El / Superman's Biological Mother

Filmography

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  1. Man of Steel (2013) Played by Ayelet Zurer
  2. Superman: Requiem (2011) Played by Amelia Tyler
  3. Heroes Crossing (2010) Played by Cheryl Douglas (as Lara)
  4. "Smallville"
    ... aka "Smallville Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
        - Abandoned (2010) TV episode, Played by Helen Slater (as Lara-El)
        - Blue (2007) TV episode, Played by Helen Slater (as Lara-El)
        - Lara (2007) TV episode, Played by Helen Slater (as Lara-El)
        - Memoria (2004) TV episode, Played by Kendall Cross (as Lara-El)

  5. "Robot Chicken"
        - Especially the Animal Keith Crofford (2009) TV episode, Played by Vanessa Hudgens

  6. Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) (TV) Played by Finola Hughes (as Lara)
  7. "Superman"
    ... aka "Superman: The Animated Series" - USA (informal alternative title)
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part I (1996) TV episode, Played by Finola Hughes (as Lara)
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part III (1996) TV episode, Played by Finola Hughes (as Lara)
        - The Last Son of Krypton: Part II (1996) TV episode, Played by Finola Hughes (as Lara)
  8. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"
        - Foundling (1994) TV episode, Played by Eliza Roberts (as Lara)
  9. "The Adventures of Superboy"
    ... aka "Superboy" - USA (original title)
        - Mindscape (1990) TV episode, Played by Kathy Poling (as Lara)
        - Escape to Earth (1990) TV episode, Played by Britt Ekland (as Lara)
        - Abandon Earth (1990) TV episode, Played by Britt Ekland (as Lara)

  10. Superman (1987) Played by Ranjeeta Kaur (as Superman's Biological Mother)
    ... aka "The Indian Superman" - India (English title)
  11. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Played by Susannah York (as Lara)
    ... aka "Superman IV" - Japan (English title)
  12. Superman II (1980) Played by Susannah York (as Lara)

  13. Superman (1978) Played by Susannah York (as Lara)
    ... aka "Superman: The Movie" - International (English title) (promotional title), USA (promotional title)
  14. "Super Friends"
        - The Planet Splitter (1973) TV episode, Played by Shannon Farnon (as Lara)

  15. "Adventures of Superman"
        - Superman on Earth (1952) TV episode, Played by Aline Towne (as Lara)

  16. Superman (1948) Played by Luana Walters (as Lara)
Archive Footage:
  1. Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' (2001) (V) Played by Susannah York (as Lara)
  2. Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) Played by Luana Walters (as Lara)

Additional Details

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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From Superman II (1980)
Lara: If you intend to live your life with a mortal, you must live *as* a mortal. See more »

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