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Onscreen Superheroes
The world craves the idea of unattainable perfection, and the superhero—an aspirational figure who is stronger, faster and smarter than the average human—is the epitome of human perfection. For more than two centuries, philosophers, comic book artists, writers and academics have debated the role of the superhero, from how they should interact with society to what they should wear when they're saving the world. And now, with the rash of superhero films in Hollywood, the debate becomes who should portray these larger-than-life characters on the big screen. Here are the actors and actresses who have been chosen to represent the mighty superhero. Whether it's running faster than the speed of light or stopping a speeding train with one hand, these performers are renowned for bringing the vision of the superhero to reality.
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Christopher Reeve
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- Onscreen Superheroes
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- Famous Actors
Christopher Reeve
Film Actor / 1952 - 2004
Actor Christopher Reeve played Superman in the movie and its sequels. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics.
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Eartha Kitt
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Elementals
Eartha Kitt
Actress / 1927 - 2008
Singer and actress Eartha Kitt is best known for her holiday song "Santa Baby" and for playing Catwoman in the 1960's TV show Batman.
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Lynda Carter
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- Hispanic Actors
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Girl Scouts
Lynda Carter
Television Actress / 1951 -
Lynda Carter is an actress chiefly known for her role as Wonder Woman on the eponymous 1970s TV series. -
Laurence Fishburne
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Famous Leos
Laurence Fishburne
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1961 -
Actor Laurence Fishburne has appeared in Boyz N The Hood, What's Love Got to Do With It? (for which he received an Academy Award nomination) and The Matrix.
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Christian Bale
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- Onscreen Superheroes
- Famous Welsh People
- Hotheads
Christian Bale
Film Actor / 1974 -
Christian Bale is an award winning actor who as a child starred in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, and is also know for his roles in Batman movies.
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Halle Berry
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- Famous Moms
- African-American Biopics
Halle Berry
Film Actress / 1966 -
Halle Berry is an American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. She is one of the most highly paid actresses in Hollywood and a Revlon spokeswoman.
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