| Jor-El | |
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| Appeared in | Superman: The Movie Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut |
| Actor | Marlon Brando |
- "Live as one of them, Kal-El, to discover where your strength and your power are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you... my only son."
- ―Jor-El[src]
Jor-El is the biological father of Superman. He was a leading member of the Science Council before Krypton's destruction. He foresaw the planet's destruction and, failing to convince the rest of the Council, he decided to send his son, Kal-El, to Earth to save him, and give the world a light to lead the way for them to become a great people. He continues to guide his son through the Fortress of Solitude.
Biography
Superman: The Movie
To be added
Superman II
To be added
Relationships
- Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman - His son.
- Kara Zor-El/Linda Lee/Supergirl - His niece.
- General Zod - His enemy.
- Lara Lor-Van - His wife. (Deceased)
- Zor-El - His brother.
Appearances/Actors
- Donnerverse (2 films)
- Superman: The Movie (First appearance) - Marlon Brando
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut- Marlon Brando
Trivia
- The idea of Superman's S-Shield originating from Krypton as the House of El's family crest came from Marlon Brando himself.
- When Jor-El physically appeared in seasons 9 and 10 of Smallville, he was dressed in an outfit similar to Donner's Jor-El.
Gallery
Jor-El holding his son.
