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Kirk Alyn was the first actor to portray Superman onscreen in two Columbia Studios serials. |
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Reb Brown starred as Captain America in the 1970s; in the 1980s, he was the lead in Yor, the Hunter from the Future. |
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Former Tarzan Buster Crabbe took on the roles of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in late 1930s serials. |
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Lou Ferrigno's first starring role was in the CBS-TV series The Incredible Hulk. Later, he went on two portray Hercules in two 1980s films. |
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Although George Reeves was the second actor to don Superman's cape, he is perhaps the best-remembered actor in the role. |
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Like many other western actors, Tom Tyler also did double-duty as an action hero. Tyler starred as Captain Marvel and The Phantom in two 1940s serials. |
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Batman star Adam West has enjoyed a long career in films and television. He's best known as the Caped Crusader from the campy 1960s series Batman. |
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Surfside 6 heartthrob Van Williams was cast as The Green Hornet in the mid 1960s. |