Kirk Alyn
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Kirk Alyn as Superman in the 1948 movie serial
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| Born | John Feggo, Jr. October 8, 1910 Oxford, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1999 (aged 88) The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1942–1988 |
| Spouse | Virginia O'Brien (m. 1942; div. 1955) |
| Children | 3 |
Kirk Alyn (born John Feggo, Jr., October 8, 1910 – March 14, 1999) was an American actor, best known for being the first actor to play the DC Comics character Superman in live-action for the 1948 movie serial Superman and its 1950 sequel Atom Man vs. Superman, as well as Blackhawk from the Blackhawk movie serial in 1952, and General Sam Lane in 1978's Superman: The Movie.
Kirk Alyn was born as John Feggo, Jr. on October 8, 1910 in Oxford, New Jersey, to Hungarian immigrant parents. In his youth he lived in Wharton, New Jersey. A plaque commemorating his life in the borough is hung in the municipal building.
Alyn started as a chorus boy for Broadway plays, appearing in notable musicals such as Girl Crazy, Of Thee I Sing, and Hellzapoppin' during the 1930s.
He also worked as a singer and dancer in vaudeville before relocating to Hollywood during the early 1940s to act for feature movies, but he was successful only in gaining bit parts for low-budget movies before obtaining the role of Superman in 1948. During World War II he served in the United States Navy.
Alyn also featured in movie serials, including Federal Agents Vs. Underworld Inc. (1948), Radar Patrol Vs. Spy King (1950) and Blackhawk (1952).
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