Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Explore the live-action evolution of Shazam (formerly Captain Marvel) across TV series and movies! From his classic 1970s TV debut to the modern blockbuster films, see how this iconic DC superhero has transformed on screen!

Apparently the character was originally called Captain Marvel but due to a copyright suit from Marvel, they changed it to Shazam around 1972.

Here's the list of who played him...

1941 - Tom Tyler (Adventures of Captain Marvel)
1974-1975 - Jackson Bostwick (Shazam!)
1975 - John Davey (Secret of ISIS)
1975-1976 - John Davey (Shazam!)
1979 - Garrett Craig (Legends of the Superheroes )
2001 - John Valdetero (The Drew Carey Show)
2019 - Zachary Levi (Shazam!)
2022 - Zachary Levi (Shazam! Fury of The Gods)
2023 - Zachary Levi (Titans)*

*Non-speaking cameo

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