Who played the title role in the 1978 film Superman? (5) Crossword Clue

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98% REEVE Who played the title role in the 1978 film Superman? (5) (5)
8% DAVIDCORENSWET American actor who plays the title role in the 2025 film Superman (5,9) (14)
7% FROBE Gert -, actor who played the title role in 1964 action film Goldfinger (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Sep 11, 2025
7% DAVID With 14-Across: actor who plays the title role in "Superman," which premieres on Friday (5)
7% CHRISTOPHERREEVE Actor who played Superman in the 1978 film (16) The Times Specialist Sunday Jan 6, 2019
6% HEMPEL Anouska -, designer, hotelier and former actress who played the title role in 1973 film comedy Tiffany Jones (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Oct 22, 2025
6% THAW John -, actor who played the title role in ITV detective series Inspector Morse (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Oct 21, 2025
6% VITTI Monica -, actress who played the title role in 1966 action-comedy film Modesty Blaise (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 14, 2025
6% LILO Title role played by Maia Kealoha in a 2025 remake (4) USA Today Oct 9, 2025
6% ACTED Played a role (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 3, 2025
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