# Bakers Dozen

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34404 "2015-04-18T16:54:45Z")

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Song list from an unrealized musical version of Star Wars:

1. Good-Bye To Tattooine
2. Send In The Clones
3. I Love You/I Know
4. Baby, It’s Cold On Hoth
5. The “It’s a Trap” Rap
6. One Night in Mos Eisley
7. Sittin’ on the Docking Bay
8. It’s Our Lot In Life (To Suffer)
9. Hooked on a Bad Feeling About This
10. The Force Time Ever I Saw Your Face
11. Wind Beneath My X-Wings
12. Don’t Cry For Me, old Darth Vader
13. Whatever Yoda Wants

Next (thanks to the recently-released trailer):

Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, _Superman_, 1978

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34405 "2015-04-18T17:01:25Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34406 "2015-04-18T17:02:40Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958

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**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34407 "2015-04-18T17:24:26Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)

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**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34408 "2015-04-18T18:25:31Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)

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**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34409 "2015-04-19T03:10:58Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34410 "2015-04-19T03:26:37Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)

> **[SNL Transcripts: Jerry Seinfeld: 04/18/92: The Lenny Wise Show - SNL...](https://snltranscripts.jt.org/91/91rlennywise.phtml)**
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>  Saturday Night Live Transcripts  Season 17: Episode 18

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**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34411 "2015-04-19T03:29:10Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34412 "2015-04-19T03:37:01Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)
9. Jeremy Sisto (Batman), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)

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**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34413 "2015-04-19T03:58:32Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)
9. Jeremy Sisto (Batman), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
10. Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34414 "2015-04-19T04:36:20Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)
9. Jeremy Sisto (Batman), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
10. Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)
11. George Clooney (Batman & Robin)

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34415 "2015-04-19T05:03:16Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)
9. Jeremy Sisto (Batman), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
10. Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)
11. George Clooney (Batman & Robin)
12. Dean Cain, Lois and Clark

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34416 "2015-04-19T05:11:43Z")

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Actors Who Have Played Either Superman or Batman (TV or movies)

1. Christopher Reeve, Superman, 1978
2. Adam West, Batman, TV mid-60s
3. George Reeves, Superman TV series, 1952 - 1958
4. Michael Keaton, Batman (1989)
5. Brandon Routh, Superman Returns (2006)
6. Christian Bale (Batman), Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)
7. Jerry Seinfeld, Superman, SNL (1992)
8. Peter Weller (voice), The Dark Knight Returns (animated adaptation)
9. Jeremy Sisto (Batman), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
10. Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)
11. George Clooney (Batman & Robin)
12. Dean Cain, Lois and Clark
13. Ben Affleck as George Reeves as Superman in Hollywoodland

Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes _other_ than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34417 "2015-04-19T06:05:05Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34418 "2015-04-19T06:26:03Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series

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**Author:** ![tripthicket](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripthicket/32/297_2.png) [@tripthicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tripthicket)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34419 "2015-04-19T06:53:29Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series
4. Burt Ward as Robin, 1960s Batman TV series

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34420 "2015-04-19T10:11:15Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. [Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series](http://batman-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Wonder-Woman.jpg)
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series
4. Burt Ward as Robin, 1960s Batman TV series
5. [Yvonne Craig as Batgirl, 1960s Batman TV series](http://bat-mania.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/SWScan00030.jpg)

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34421 "2015-04-19T12:45:47Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. [Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series](http://batman-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Wonder-Woman.jpg)
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series
4. Burt Ward as Robin, 1960s Batman TV series
5. [Yvonne Craig as Batgirl, 1960s Batman TV series](http://bat-mania.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/SWScan00030.jpg)
6. William H. Macy as [The Shoveler](http://www.slingshotcommunity.com/attachments/shoveler-jpg.6956/), _Mystery Men_

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**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34422 "2015-04-19T12:56:12Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series
4. Burt Ward as Robin, 1960s Batman TV series
5. Yvonne Craig as Batgirl, 1960s Batman TV series
6. William H. Macy as The Shoveler, Mystery Men
7. Damon Wayans as HandiMan, In Living Color TV series

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**Post date:** [April 19, 2015, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/34423 "2015-04-19T13:01:45Z")

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Actors (TV, movies, radio) who have played superheroes other than Batman or Superman

1. Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, TV series
2. Nicholas Hammond as Spider-Man, TV series
3. Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, TV series
4. Burt Ward as Robin, 1960s Batman TV series
5. Yvonne Craig as Batgirl, 1960s Batman TV series
6. William H. Macy as The Shoveler, Mystery Men
7. Damon Wayans as HandiMan, In Living Color TV series
8. Grant Gustin as The Flash, current TV series

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