Marc McClure

Marc McClure
Born (1957-03-31) March 31, 1957
San Mateo, California
Occupation Actor
Years active 1975–present

Marc A. McClure (born March 31, 1957 in San Mateo, California) is an American actor,[1] known for playing Jimmy Olsen in the Superman series of feature films released between 1978 and 1987, and Dave McFly, the older brother of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future films.

Career

McClure appeared in the 1976 film Freaky Friday.[1]

He was in the 1977 Brigham Young University church video The Phone Call as Scott, who works at Ripples Drive-In. In 1978 he appeared in the film I Wanna Hold Your Hand and in 1980 appeared in the film Used Cars,[2] both of which were written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale.

McClure's best known role is as Jimmy Olsen in the 1978 film Superman, and its sequels, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and in the 1984 spinoff film Supergirl.[2] He is the only actor to appear in the same role in all four Christopher Reeve-era Superman films and Supergirl.

McClure played Dave McFly, Marty McFly's older brother in the 1985 film Back to the Future, reuniting him with his I Wanna Hold Your Hand co-star Wendie Jo Sperber, and with writers Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, who wrote and directed that film, respectively. McClure reprised the role of Dave McFly in the sequels, Back to the Future Part II (though his only scene was not included in the theatrical version) and Back to the Future Part III.[2]

He has made appearances in many television series, including Once an Eagle, Happy Days, Hunter, The Shield[1] and Cold Case.

In 2003 he appeared in the remake, Freaky Friday.[2]

In a nod to his Superman feature film work, McClure appeared on the CW's Smallville.[2] McClure appeared as Dax-Ur, a Kryptonian scientist who has been living on Earth for over 100 years.

Filmography

    Year Title Role Notes
    1976Freaky FridayBoris Harris
    1977The Phone CallScott
    1978Coming HomeHigh School Class Pres.
    I Wanna Hold Your HandLarry Dubois
    SupermanJimmy Olsen
    1980Used CarsHeavy Duty Dubois
    Superman IIJimmy Olsen
    1981Strange BehaviorOliver Myerhoff
    1982PandemoniumRandy
    1983Superman IIIJimmy Olsen
    1984Supergirl
    1985Back to the FutureDave McFly
    1987Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceJimmy Olsen
    Amazon Women on the MoonRaysegment: "Video Date"
    1988The Perfect MatchTim Wainwright
    1989Chances AreRichard
    After MidnightKevinsegment: "The Old Dark House"
    Back to the Future Part IIDave McFlydeleted scene
    1990Back to the Future Part IIIDave McFly
    Grim Prairie Tales: Hit the Trail... to TerrorTom
    1992The VagrantChuck
    1995Apollo 13Glynn Lunney
    1996That Thing You Do!Hollywood Showcase Director
    1997Menno's MindBennett, Medina's Gofer
    1999StormDr. Brian Newmeyer
    2000Deep CoreMacuncredited
    PythonCo-Pilot
    2001VenomousDr. Dutton
    2002LandspeedGranger
    2003Freaky FridayBoris
    2005Coach CarterSusan's Dad
    2006DriftwoodRich Forrester
    2007SmallvilleDax-Ur
    2008Proud AmericanSam
    Frost/NixonNetwork Executive
    2012Hercules Saves ChristmasMr. Rosco
    Just an AmericanSam
    2017PowerlessEmily's Father
    Justice LeaguePolice Officercameo[3]

    References

    1. 1 2 3 "Marc McClure". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-25.
    2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Marc McClure Filmography". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
    3. ↑ Burlingame, Russ (October 23, 2017). "'Superman: The Movie' Actor to Appear in 'Justice League'". ComicBook.com.
    Preceded by
    Jack Larson    		 Actors to portray Jimmy Olsen
    1978 - 1987    		 Succeeded by
    Michael Landes
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