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Superman: The Animated Series

Original title: Superman
  • TV Series
  • 1996–20001996–2000
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
15K
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Superman (1996)
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The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,474
438
  • Creators
    • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
    • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
    • Bob Kane(Batman created by)
  • Stars
    • Tim Daly
    • Joseph Bologna
    • Dana Delany
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  • Creators
    • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
    • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
    • Bob Kane(Batman created by)
  • Stars
    • Tim Daly
    • Joseph Bologna
    • Dana Delany
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations

    Episodes54

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    Top cast

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    Tim Daly
    Tim Daly
    • Clark Kentas Clark Kent…
    52 episodes52 eps • 1996–2000
    Joseph Bologna
    Joseph Bologna
    • Dan Turpinas Dan Turpin
    12 episodes12 eps • 1997–1998
    Dana Delany
    Dana Delany
    • Lois Laneas Lois Lane
    44 episodes44 eps • 1996–2000
    David Kaufman
    David Kaufman
    • Jimmy Olsenas Jimmy Olsen
    26 episodes26 eps • 1996–2000
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Lex Luthoras Lex Luthor
    20 episodes20 eps • 1996–2000
    Lauren Tom
    Lauren Tom
    • Angela Chenas Angela Chen
    14 episodes14 eps • 1996–1999
    Victor Brandt
    • Professor Hamiltonas Professor Hamilton
    14 episodes14 eps • 1996–2000
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Brainiacas Brainiac…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1996–1998
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Perry Whiteas Perry White
    10 episodes10 eps • 1996–1999
    Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett
    • Bibboas Bibbo…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1996–1999
    Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares
    • Martha Kentas Martha Kent
    10 episodes10 eps • 1996–2000
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Maggie Sawyeras Maggie Sawyer
    9 episodes9 eps • 1997–1998
    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
    • Mercy Gravesas Mercy Graves
    9 episodes9 eps • 1996–2000
    Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell
    • Jonathan Kentas Jonathan Kent
    9 episodes9 eps • 1996–1999
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Darkseidas Darkseid
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–2000
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Camoriteas Camorite…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1996–1998
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Metalloas Metallo…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1999
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Annie's Motheras Annie's Mother…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1999
    • Creators
      • Joe Shuster(character created by: Superman)
      • Jerry Siegel(character created by: Superman)
      • Bob Kane(Batman created by)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Set in present day Metropolis against the backdrop of a bright, urban landscape, the ageless superhero combats sinister villains and rescues innocent victims in exciting new stories based on universal themes encompassing the same time-honored tradition of the classic Superman legend. —Anonymous
    clark kent charactersuperman charactersuperherodc animated universemetropolis the city62 more
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    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The opening sequence never displays the title of the show and is the first opening sequence of any Superman cartoon to not verbally explain where Superman came from, his extraordinary super powers and his secret identity. The producers of the show thought Superman is a well-known icon and the opening sequence of the show visually displays everything you need to know about the character without having to verbally explain it to the audience.
    • Quotes

      Darkseid: You dare to strike me?

      [Superman hits him again]

      Superman: That's for Dan Turpin!

      Darkseid: Who?

      Superman: The good man you murdered!

      Darkseid: If I had known the death of one human would hurt you so, Kal-El, I would have killed more!

    • Connections
      Edited into Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Superman rocks thanks to this cartoon!
    I was never a big Superman fan growing up. I watched Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, love Christopher Reeve's Superman, and I watched this animated series. The animated series is a personal favorite of mine along with my favorite super hero, Spider-Man. I loved both these series in the 90's. I don't like Batman though. The animated series is back on JETIX. As is Spider-Man. I highly recommend this show. Along with Smallville. Forget Superman Returns! It was an absolute failure! The Spider-Man films are perfect along with Christopher Reeve's Superman movies! But, skip Superman Returns! The voice acting is awesome.
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    • zach-69
    • Oct 8, 2007

    FAQ3

    • Is Lex Luthor black in this series?
    • Where is Metropolis located?
    • Where is Smallville located?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
      • WB Home Entertainment - Vol. 1- DVD site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Supermen
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • DC Comics
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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