Brandon Routh

Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa
Birthday: October 9, 1979

Although he had relatively few professional credits to his name, clean-cut Midwestern actor Brandon Routh soared into the media limelight when he was cast as the Man of Steel in director Bryan Singer’s highly anticipated revival of the original superhero film franchise, “Superman Returns” (2006). Prior to his meteoric rise, Routh was cutting his teeth on episodic television, landing occasional episodes on shows like “Cold Case” (CBS, 2003- ) and “Will & Grace” (NBC, 1998-2006); even signing a three-year deal to appear regularly on…more

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2006
Appeared as 'The Man of Steel' in "Superman Returns," directed by Bryan Singer
2006
Had a supporting role in the low-budget thriller "Karla," opposite Laura Prepon
2004
Had a guest starring roles on "Oliver Beene" (Fox) and "Will and Grace" (NBC)
2001
Created the role of "One Life to Live's" Seth Anderson on the ABC daytime drama
2000
Cast in a four-episode stint on MTV's "Undressed"