Smallville
Summary
It has been 23 years sinceSmallvillepremiered , and its cast has continued work on various exciting labor . Smallvilledepicted a dramatized inception account for the celebrated Superman , as he explores adolescence and tardily understands his destiny to become theDC Universe ’s most famous superhero . Debuting in 2001,Smallvillehad an ensemble cast of telling actors , who have mostly remain within the manufacture .
Smallvillewas a coming - of - age story centered around Clark Kent ’s teenage year in the eponymic rural Ithiel Town . Featuring a twine of classicSupermancharacters , the serial blended adolescent drama with a superhero narrative to make a unequalled story that lasted untilSmallville ’s tenth and final time of year . While not considered a part ofthe DCEU timeline , Smallvilleproved so influential that its themes and tone can be seen throughout , particularly in theupcomingSuperman : Legacy .
12Tom Welling Starred As Clark Kent
Tom Welling Is Currently Staring In The Professionals
Tom Welling starred as Clark Kent inSmallville , with the narrative primarily draw histransformation into the superhero Superman . SinceSmallville , Welling has defend a various calling in both television and cinema . He notably starred in the TV seriesHellcatsandLucifer , gaining acclaim for his portraiture of Marcus Pierce . Welling also hazard into directing with episodes ofSmallville , and bear on directing onHellcatsalso . Welling star opposite Brendan Frasier in the seriesProfessionals , where he starred as a mercenary and former intelligence officer . The first season ofThe Professionalsdebuted on Viaplay , with a second season planned .
11Kristin Kreuk Played Lana Lang
Kristin Kreuk Is Set To Star In Murder In A Small Town
Kristin Kruek look inSmallvilleas Clark ’s primary beloved pastime , Lana Lang . AfterSmallville , Kruek continued her performing vocation with diverse function . She starred in the tv series , Beauty and the Beastand work a spectacular office in the effectual dramaBurden of Truth . to boot , Kruek has appeared in legion celluloid , includingStreet hero : The Legend of Chun - Li , EuroTrip , andSnow White : The Fairest of Them All . Beyond acting , Kruekco - establish the production company Pavarti Creative to plunk for distaff - centric storytelling . In 2023 , Kruek also appeared in four episodes ofJack Reacherand is set to appear in the forthcoming serial publication , Murder in a Small Town .
10Michael Rosenbaum Played Lex Luthor
Michael Rosenbaum Is Still A Prolific Actor
Michael Rosenbaum is considered by many to be thebest live - action Lex Luthor ever . Since portraying the villain inSmallville , Rosenbaum has revel a various career in acting , writing , and podcasting . Rosenbaum ’s acting credits include roleplay Martinex inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2andVol . 3 , and appearing inHit and move . He has also contribute his voice to animated projects , includingJustice LeagueandTeen Titans . away from acting , Rosenbaum created and host the podcastsInside of You with Michael Rosenbaum , andTalkville , which he hosts with Tom Welling . Rosenbaum also play a lead role in the seriesImpastorand is the lead vocaliser of a band called Sun Spin .
9Sam Jones III Played Pete Ross
Sam Jones III Is Still Acting
Sam Jones III portrayedSmallville’sPete Ross , Clark ’s friend and confidant . Jones ultimately left the show after time of year 3 , though Pete Ross did return for a single episode inSmallvilleseason 7 . Jones has continued act followingSmallville , look in several pop telly shows , including a recurring character onER , Blue Mountain State , Bones , andCSI : Crime Scene Investigation . In 2011 , Jones faced some legal payoff , but since then , has revert to acting . His most recent theatrical role was in the 2018 thrillerAll Light Will End , but he also star in2016’sDiagnosis Delicious , along with a smattering of goggle box show .
8Annette O’Toole Played Martha Kent
Annette O’Toole Is Currently Starring In Virgin River
Annette O’Toole was celebrate as Clark ’s espouse female parent , Martha Kent , and has had a celebrated vocation both before and afterSmallville . AfterSmallville , O’Toole appeared inGrey ’s Anatomy , Women Who drink down , and the 2019 movieBlow the Man Down . O’Toole has also enjoy a musical career , working with her hubby , Michael McKean - known forSpinal Tap . Since 2019,O’Toole has starred in Netflix’sVirgin River , play the mayor of the eponymic town , Hope McCrea . Virgin Riverhas been regenerate for a sixth season which will beam in 2024 .
7John Schneider Played Jonathan Kent
John Schneider Is Still Acting In Many Projects
John Schneider playact the darling adoptive father to Clark Kent , Jonathan . Scheider was a well - known histrion beforeSmallville , star as one - half of the famedDukes of Hazard . Scheider also sport a fertile musical calling , releasing a wrapping of commonwealth music albums . Schneider has continued acting on both television and movie theater but has slowed down somewhat in recent years . Schneider appeared in 2023 ’s time of year ofThe Masked Singer , where he finished 2d place . Schneider ’s other most late playact reference admit the 2023 moviesThe Confession MusicalandJingle Smells .
6Allison Mack Played Chloe Sullivan
Allison Mack Was Released From Prison In 2023
Allison Mack starred inSmallvilleas one of Clark Kent ’s faithful school day friends , Chloe Sullivan . Sullivan stay on the serial publication until its ending , and since then , Mack has appeared in twoSmallvilleweb serial and in the sitcomWilfred . Mack continued acting in a smattering of guest roles , until 2018 , when she was sweep with the NXIVM cult and was convicted of sex trafficking tutelage . Mack plead guilty and was sentenced to three age in prison house . However , Mack was release in July 2023 , after serving 21 calendar month . There has beenno indication since whether she will resume her acting life history .
5John Glover Starred As Lionel Luthor
John Glover Continues To Work Extensively On TV
InSmallville , John Glover portrayed Lionel Luthor , Lex Luthor ’s villainous begetter . Glover was so compelling in the role , it garnered a surprising amount of understanding for his malefic Word . Glover enjoyed a highly productive vocation beforeSmallville , star in legion television shows andvoicing the Riddler in various quicken DC movies and shows . SinceSmallville , Glover appeared in the movieShazam!and in five sequence ofFear the Walking Dead , made guest visual aspect inLuciferandBrimstone , and starred as an SSR informant in an episode ofAgent Carter . His most recent acting deferred payment is a 2023 episode of the funniness - dramaAnd Just Like That .
4Erica Durance Played Lois Lane
Erica Durance Still Works Extensively In Television
Erica Durance portrayedSmallville ’s rendition of the darling comic book character Lois Lane . Her role was n’t introduce untilSmallvilleseason 4 and remained on the show until its time of year 10 conclusion . Since then , Durance has had a litany of television roles , include a primary fibre in the supernatural aesculapian dramaSaving Hope . Durance returned to superhero show when she starred as Alura Zor - El in theSupergirlseries , appear in 10 episodes . Along with Welling ’s Superman , Durance appear inBatwomanduring the " Crisis on Infinite Earths " episode . In 2023 , Durance starred in two TV movies , Unexpected GraceandMs . Christmas Comes to Town .
3Aaron Ashmore Played Jimmy Olsen
Aaron Ashmore Still Works On Television
Aaron Ashmore brought the Supermancharacter Jimmy Olsen to life forSmallville . He appear briefly in season 6 , before get into a main role for seasons 7 and 8 . Since then , Ashmore has worked continuously , having a recur purpose inLost Girl , and a leading role in the Canadian space dramaKilljoys . Ashmore appeared throughout the science fiction dramaWarehouse 13and in the fantasy seriesLocke & Key . Ashmore oftentimes appear in a handful of episodes on numerous television serial and in several TV movies - includingThe Santa SquadandPretty Cheater , Deadly life . In 2023 , Ashmore had a fall back function in the drollery - dramaGinny & Georgia .
