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| |website = https://adventuresofsuperboy.wixsite.com/gerardchristopher | |||
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| * Actor | |||
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| * producer | |||
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| | years_active = 1984–present | |||
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| '''Gerard Christopher born May 11, 1959 in ]) is an |
'''Gerard Christopher''' (born May 11, 1959, in ]) is an American actor, writer and producer. He was the second actor to play the eponymous role in the television series '']'' (from 1989 to 1992), replacing ], who played the role in season one (1988–1989).<ref>{{cite news|title=Christopher at Ease With 'Superboy' Fame|work= Orlando Sentinel|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1990/02/20/christopher-at-ease-with-superboy-fame/|date=February 20, 1990|author=Catherine Hinman|access-date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> During his tenure he would later also be a producer and writer on the series. He has performed in a number of telemovies and was a guest star on daytime soap operas such as '']'' and '']'', and the prime-time soap opera '']''. He has also starred in the comedy movie '']'' (1985). | ||
| Christopher auditioned for the part of Superman / Clark Kent in '']'' and was chosen by the casting director. |
Christopher auditioned for the part of Superman / Clark Kent in '']'' and was chosen by the casting director. When the producers learned he had essentially already played the role, he was dismissed in favor of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ws.fortress.net.nu/fos/thescreen/superboy/gerard_interview.php|author=Brian McKernan|title=Interview with Gerard Christopher|accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref> | ||
| His most recent film role (as of 2003) was "Zack" in the movie '']'' (1999). He also appeared as himself on the 2006 television documentary '']'' talking about his time on '']''. | His most recent film role (as of 2003) was "Zack" in the movie '']'' (1999). He also appeared as himself on the 2006 television documentary '']'' talking about his time on '']''. | ||
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| *{{IMDb name|0160569}} | * {{IMDb name|0160569}} | ||
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| {{DEFAULTSORT:Christopher, Gerard}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Christopher, Gerard}} | ||
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American actor
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| Born | (1959-05-11) May 11, 1959 (age 65) New York City, US |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
Gerard Christopher (born May 11, 1959, in New York City) is an American actor, writer and producer. He was the second actor to play the eponymous role in the television series Superboy (from 1989 to 1992), replacing John Haymes Newton, who played the role in season one (1988–1989). During his tenure he would later also be a producer and writer on the series. He has performed in a number of telemovies and was a guest star on daytime soap operas such as Days of Our Lives and Sunset Beach, and the prime-time soap opera Melrose Place. He has also starred in the comedy movie Tomboy (1985).
Christopher auditioned for the part of Superman / Clark Kent in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and was chosen by the casting director. When the producers learned he had essentially already played the role, he was dismissed in favor of Dean Cain.
His most recent film role (as of 2003) was "Zack" in the movie The First of May (1999). He also appeared as himself on the 2006 television documentary Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman talking about his time on Superboy.
References
- Catherine Hinman (February 20, 1990). "Christopher at Ease With 'Superboy' Fame". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- Brian McKernan. "Interview with Gerard Christopher". Retrieved March 8, 2018.