Sam Lane (Smallville)

General Samuel "Sam" Lane is a supporting character in the WB television series .He is a general for the U.S. Army and the father of Lois and Lucy Lane, the widow of the late Ella Lane and the maternal uncle (by marriage) of Chloe Sullivan
He was portrayed by Michael Ironside, who also portrayed Lewis Snart in Smallville. 
== History ==
=== Early Life ===
== Personality ==
Samuel Lane was a very strict father, and according to Lois, he never liked anyone he dated. He would test their true relationship by torturing Lois' boyfriends and see if his daughter would defend them. After seeing her do this with Clark, Sam gave his approval of their relationship. He was also courteous to Martha and Jonathan Kent, as seen when he thanked them for inviting him to dinner and watching out for Lois. 
It is heavily implied Sam is aware his son-in-law is the Blur, and later, Superman. He sometime gives advice to him, as seen when he lectured Clark about not letting his emotions take control after seeing him attack Lionel Luthor in a fit of rage.
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