brandon routh

University of Lowa

Actor/Fashion Model

catholic

ACTING

harry potter

Superman Returns

POP MUSIC

HBO

Libra

Although he had relatively few professional credits to his name, handsome and clean-cut 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” (lensed 2005).

Born Oct. 9, 1979, in Des Moines, Iowa and raised in nearby Norwalk (about 100 miles south of Woolstock, the hometown of TV’s original “Superman,” George Reeves), the strapping 6'3" actor-known to his friends and family and sometimes professionally credited as “B.J.”-was a high school athlete who swam and played soccer, as well as starring in several theatrical productions. He attended the University of Iowa for a year before heading to Hollywood in search of his big break.

Routh got his first major role on a 1999 episode of the short-lived ABC sitcom “Odd Man Out,” followed by a four-episode stint on the third season of MTV’s sexually charged nighttime soap “Undressed” in 2000. He also was featured in pop star Christina Aguilera’s heavily rotated “What a Girl Wants” video. Along with an appearance on “Gilmore Girls” in 2000, the actor earned steady work on the ABC daytime drama “One Life to Live,” originating the role of Seth Anderson from 2001-2002. His subsequent primetime credits include guest stints on the CBS crime drama “Cold Case,” the hit NBC sitcom “Will & Grace” and Fox’s brief-lived “Oliver Beene.”

Prior to Routh’s casting as Superman, Warner Bros had spent over a decade developing a plan to relaunch the franchise, with possible stars including Nicolas Cage and planned helmers including Tim Burton, Wolfgang Peterson, McG and Brett Ratner. Initially the studio reportedly considered a roster of name actors for the iconic role, including Josh Hartnett, Ashton Kutcher, Jude Law, Brendan Fraser, Jim Caviezel and “Smallville” star Tom Welling. But when Singer came aboard to direct the film, he insisted that a fresh face be cast in the part in the tradition of film’s most famous Man of Steel, Christopher Reeve.

Routh, then 25—who reportedly won a Hollywood Halloween costume contest in 2003 by dressing as Clark Kent with his shirt open to reveal the Superman “S” underneath—had previously auditioned for McG and was tapped by Singer after extensive casting calls in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia. Impressed by his resemblance to the comic book icon and finding the actor’s humble Midwestern roots a perfect fit for the hero’s all-American persona, Singer anointed Routh as the next screen Superman. Within hours of the October 2004 casting announcement Routh’s name filled an endless array of Internet pages devoted to discussing his worthiness for the role. For his part, the actor kept a low profile to help build anticipation for the film.
Full Name
Birthday
Birth Place
Hometown
Height
Hair Color
Eye Color
Brandon James Routh
October 9, 1979
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Norwalk, Iowa, USA
6'3" (190.5 cm)
Dark Brown
Brown
FILM

Man of Steel (Tentative Title) (2009) (Announced) .... Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman

Lie To Me (2008) (Post-Production) .... James

Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2008) (Post-Production) .... Sizemore

Superman Returns (2006) (On DVD) .... Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman

Denial (2006) (On iTunes) .... Man

Karla (2006) (On DVD) .... Tim Peters



TELEVISION

The Batman (2006) .... The Everywhere Man
Episode #4.04 - "The Everywhere Man" (Air Date - November 4, 2006)

Oliver Beene (2004) .... Brian
Episode #2.01 - "Dibs" (Air Date - February 4, 2004)

Will & Grace (2004) .... Sebastian
Episode #6.12 - "A Gay/December Romance" (Air Date - January 22, 2004)

Cold Case (2003) .... Young Henry Phillips
Episode #1.07 - "A Time to Hate" (Air Date - November 16, 2003)

One Life to Live (2001-2002) .... Seth Anderson #1
Episode #N/A - "N/A" (Air Date - May 23, 2001 to April 17, 2002)

Gilmore Girls (2001) .... Jess
Episode #1.13 - "Concert Interruptus" (Air Date - February 15, 2001)

MTV's Undressed (2000) .... Wade
Episode #3.05-3.08 - "N/A" (Air Date - July 17, 2000)

Odd Man Out (1999) .... Connor
Episode #1.05 - "You've Got Female" (Air Date - October 22, 1999)



MUSIC VIDEOS

The Avon Lady (2006) .... Officer Dino Wong

What a Girl Wants (2001) .... N/A



VIDEO GAMES

Superman Returns: The Video Game (2006) .... Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman

August 5

What: LA Celebrity All-Star Charity Weekend
Media: Photos
July 22

What: Soccer for Survivors Charity Match
Where: Beverly Hills, CA
Media: Photos
June 27

What: "Transformers" Los Angeles Premiere
Media: Photos | Video
June 20

What: Harry Winston Store Op

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