As I made clear, it would be easy to reuse the many "Super Men" over the years, but I won't here. I don't want to get into a debate of how good or bad they were, instead I'll be using others to fill in this cast.
If you are not yet familiar with this "Generations" format...
Every 10 years starting from 1945 I will cast an actor I feel best fits in the role of Superman/Clark Kent. If a movie was made in 1945 so-and-so would be best and in 1955 so-and-so would be... Get it?
This follows My Batman and Wonder Woman Generations casts.
1945
Rory Calhoun (age 23) (height 6'3")
Known at the time for... Bullfighters
With his rounded chin and huge physique Calhoun could've been an unbelievable Superman in his day.
1955
Rock Hudson (age 30) (Height 6'5")
Known at the time for... Magnificent Obsession
Man built like bull. Bring about the jokes of how he could go "into the closet" as 1 type and "come out" another. Wearing a leotard wouldn't be too hard either. All jokes aside he was one of Hollywood's burliest men and would rule as the Last Son of Krypton
1966
Gary Lockwood (28) (6'2")
Known... Star Trek
He has more of a man appeal than Superman but i still believe he can pull off both wonderfully.
1975
Tom Selleck (30) (6'4")
Known... (Lance White) Rockford Files
I chose him as Superman in my '72 JLA fancast and I'm sticking with it despite it not being a popular choice here.
1985
Craig Sheffer (26) (6'2')
Known... That was Then, This is Now
Chose him for my Superman reboot continuation a bit ago. Tumbleweeds ran through that fancast it was so empty. Either way it's a fitting chose.
1995
George Eads (28) (5'11') (Lifts could raise him a couple of inches I presume)
Known... Savannah
He's got that super hero squint going for him. He strikes me as one that could deliver a very strong presence here.
2005
Joe Manganiello (29) (6'5")
Known... Spiderman
Man, Hollywood dropped the ball. That's all I'm going to say. There's a few that could have been in this spot BUT only 1 was going to make the cut.