Brandon James Routh(born October 9, 1979) is an American actor and former fashion model. He grew up inIowabefore moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, and subsequently appeared on multiple television series throughout the early 2000s. In 2006, he gained greater recognition for his role as thetitular superheroof the 2006 filmSuperman Returns. He also had a recurring role in the TV seriesChuck, asDaniel Shaw. Following this, he had notable supporting roles in the filmsZack and Miri Make a PornoandScott Pilgrim vs. the World. In 2010, he portrayed theeponymous protagonistof another comic book film,Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. He is currently portraying another iconic DC superhero,Ray Palmer/The Atom, in CW's superhero TV seriesArrowand upcomingLegends of Tomorrow.