Actor. Best remembered for being the first on-screen ‘Superman.’ As the superhero, he appeared in the film serials of the 1940s and 1950s, including. “Superman” (1948) and “Atom Man VS. Superman” (1950). Born John Feggio Jr., in Oxford, New Jersey, in 1910, he began his career as a chorus boy on broadway and as an entertainer in vaudeville. Among his other films are, “Private Lessons” (1934), “Rooftop Frolics” (1937), “Lucky Jordan” (1942). “A Guy Named Joe” (1943), “Storm Over Lisbon” (1946), “Radar Patrol VS. Spy King” (1950), “Golden Hands Of Kurigal” (1966), “P.J.” (1968), “Scalps” (1983), and a guest appearance in the 1978 version of “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve. He also appeared on the television shows, “Battlestar Galactica” (1978-1979), “Naked City” (1958-1963), “Buffalo Bill Jr.” (1955-1956), and “Annie Oakley” (1954-1956). He was married to actress Virginia O’Brien from 1942 to 1955. (bio by: K)  Family links:  Spouse:  Virginia O’Brien (1919 – 2001)