Noel Neill was an American actress best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the Superman film serials and television series. She was born on November 25, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to David Holland Neill, a journalist, and Lavere Gorsboth, a stage dancer. 

From a young age, she showed an interest in performing arts, and her parents encouraged her by enrolling her in a school for aspiring performers. During her teenage years, she sang, danced, and even played the banjo at county fairs across the Midwest. After graduating from Central High School in Minneapolis, she briefly worked as a journalist, writing articles for Women’s Wear Daily, before pursuing a career in entertainment.

Noel Neill began her career as a singer, performing at Bing Crosby’s Del Mar Turf Club in California. Her talent caught the attention of Paramount Pictures, which signed her to a contract in 1941. She appeared in numerous films and shorts, often cast in musicals and comedies. 

In the mid-1940s, she gained recognition for her role as Betty Rogers in the "Teen Agers" musical comedies. However, her most iconic role came in 1948 when she was cast as Lois Lane in the Superman film serials. She reprised the role in the television series "Adventures of Superman," which aired from 1953 to 1958.

Her portrayal of Lois Lane made her a beloved figure among fans and cemented her place in pop culture. She also appeared in other Superman-related projects, including cameos in the 1978 film "Superman" and the 2006 film "Superman Returns."

In her personal life, Noel Neill was married three times. Her first marriage to Hal Lierley was annulled, and her subsequent marriages to William Behrens and Joel Taylor ended in divorce.

Throughout her career, she appeared in nearly 100 films and television shows. She received several accolades, including the Golden Boot Award in 2004 for her contributions to Western films. In 2008, she was honored with the Inkpot Award for her work in the entertainment industry. A statue of Lois Lane modeled after Noel was erected in Metropolis, Illinois, as a tribute to her legacy.

Noel Neill passed away on July 3, 2016, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of ninety-five.