John Glover
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1944-08-07
    • Born Place: Salisbury, Maryland, USA
  • Also Known As:

    John Soursby Glover Jr., Jon Glover, جان گلاور

John Glover

John Glover is a prolific and versatile American actor, born on August 7, 1944. He has built a distinguished career across film, television, and the stage, often recognized for his compelling portrayal of villainous and eccentric characters. Glover is perhaps best known to a wide audience for his iconic role as the manipulative and complex Lionel Luthor on the television series Smallville, a role he played from 2001 to 2008 and reprised in the final season. His film credits include memorable performances as the corporate mogul Daniel Clamp in Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Bryce Cummings in Scrooged, and Alan Raimy in 52 Pick-Up. A respected stage actor, Glover won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his dual roles in the Broadway production of Love! Valour! Compassion! in 1995. He has also received multiple Emmy Award nominations for his television work, including for his performance in the TV film An Early Frost. His more recent work includes a role in the 2025 psychological horror film The Home.

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