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).[1] 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. However, when the producers learned he had essentially already played the role, he was dismissed in favor of Dean Cain.[2]
gerard, christopher, born, 1959, york, city, american, actor, writer, producer, second, actor, play, eponymous, role, television, series, superboy, from, 1989, 1992, replacing, john, haymes, newton, played, role, season, 1988, 1989, during, tenure, would, late. 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 1 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 Gerard ChristopherChristopher at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2022Born 1959 05 11 May 11 1959 age 63 New York City USOccupation s Actor writer producerYears active1984 presentChristopher auditioned for the part of Superman Clark Kent in Lois amp Clark The New Adventures of Superman and was chosen by the casting director However when the producers learned he had essentially already played the role he was dismissed in favor of Dean Cain 2 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 Edit 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 External links EditGerard Christopher at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gerard Christopher amp oldid 1102411826, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
