Ray Middleton

TV Actor

Birthday February 8, 1907

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Apr 10, 1984 (77)

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About

American actor remembered for being the first actor ever to play Superman, which he did at New York's World's Fair in 1939. He later went on to appear on popular TV series like I Dream of Jeanie and M*A*S*H.

Before Fame

He served as a member of the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Trivia

He once served as the guest host of The Ed Sullivan Show.

Family Life

He was married to singer and dancer Patricia Dinnell. His mother was a pianist who passed away when he was three years old.

Associated With

He co-starred with John Wayne in the 1942 drama film Lady for a Night.