| Lex Luthor | |
|---|---|
| Superman character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:GeneHackmanLexLuthor1978.jpg) Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) | |
| First appearance | Superman (1978) |
| Last appearance | Superman '78 #6 (2022) |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | |
| Portrayed by | Gene Hackman |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Alexander Joseph Luthor |
| Family | Lenny Luthor (nephew) |
| Significant other | Eve Teschmacher |
| Home | Metropolis |
Lex Luthor is a supervillain portrayed by American actor Gene Hackman in the Warner Bros. Superman film series produced by Ilya and Alexander Salkind, and is an adaption of the original DC Comics character, Lex Luthor. Luthor's girlfriend, film-original character Eve Teschmacher, was later adapted to comic books and other media.