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Lex Luthor: References & Edit History

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Noted actors who have played Lex Luthor in recent films. Jul 08, 2025
Add new Web site: LiveAbout - The Best Lex Luthor Appearances in Comics. Sep 07, 2023
Media added. Jun 07, 2021
Revised to reflect that Gene Hackman appeared as Lex Luthor in three Superman movies, not four. Feb 08, 2016
New article added. Sep 11, 2008
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