Sam Lane

Samuel "Sam" Lane is a fictional military officer featured in licensed properties of DC Comics. He is associated with the Superman franchise.

Overview
Sam Lane is a middle-aged man and an officer of the United States Army holding the rank of General. He is the father of Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane, as well Lois' younger sister, Lucy Lane.

Actors who have portrayed Sam Lane

 * Denis Arndt - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
 * Harve Presnell - Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
 * Dean Jones - Superman: The Animated Series
 * Michael Ironside - Smallville
 * Glenn Morshower - Supergirl

Notes & Trivia

 * On Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Sam Lane was a doctor, not a military man.


 * On Smallville, Sam Lane always referred to Lois Lane by the nickname "Lo".


 * On Smallville, Sam Lane enjoyed chomping on big fat cigars. He offered one to Jonathan Kent, who declined citing his heart condition.

Lois & Clark

 * 1) Lois & Clark: Requiem for a Superhero
 * 2) Lois & Clark: Home is Where the Hurt Is
 * 3) ois & Clark: I Now Pronounce You
 * 4) ois & Clark: Swear to God, This Time We're Not Kidding
 * 5) Lois & Clark: Twas the Night Before Mxymas
 * 6) ois & Clark: The Family Hour

Superman: The Animated Series

 * 1) Superman: Monkey Fun

Smallville

 * 1) Smallville: Gone
 * 2) Smallville: Façade
 * 3) Smallville: Ambush

Supergirl

 * 1) Supergirl: Red Faced
 * 2) Supergirl: Blood Bonds
 * 3) Supergirl: Myriad
 * 4) Supergirl: Better Angels