Richard White (character)

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Richard White, played by James Marsden, is a fictional character in the film Superman Returns. Richard is the nephew of Perry White, and serves as assistant editor in the foreign section of his uncle's newspaper (the Daily Planet). Richard is also the fiancé of Lois Lane.

Richard is also a pilot and flies an amphibious plane. While loving and supportive, he is somewhat intimidated by the recent return of Superman. However, he still helped save Superman, and encouraged Lois to visit him when he was in the hospital.

Richard is the legal father of Jason White, and has raised him from birth. However, it later becomes apparent that Jason's biological father is Superman. It is unknown whether Richard himself is aware of this.