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Brandon Routh

Actor / Model (person) / Film Producer | * 10/09/1979 (44) | Des Moines, Iowa (United States of America (USA))
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Brandon James Routh (born October 9, 1979) is an American actor. He portrayed Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns, which garnered him international fame. In 2011, he played the title character of the film Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. He also had a recurring role in the NBC series Chuck, as Daniel Shaw. Routh also has supporting roles in the film Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), playing Todd Ingram in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023). In 2014, he was cast in a recurring role as Ray Palmer / The Atom on the TV series Arrow. He later played that role on two other series in the ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Known for these Movies & Shows

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds ...

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

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2010 | 3.7/5 | 1h 52min
Action, Comedy, Romance / Love
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Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see ...

Superman Returns

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2006 | 2.9/5 | 2h 34min
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
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When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a ...

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

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2016 | 3.7/5 | 42min per episode
Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama
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When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck ...

Chuck

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2007 | 3.9/5 | 43min per episode
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
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Awards & Nominations for Brandon Routh

Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer Saturn Award for Best Actor
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Movies with Brandon Routh as Actor(28)

as Zachary Stone2021 The Nine Kittens of Christmas
as Self / Todd Ingram / Hipster Guards2020 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Water Crisis
as Czar Nicholas2020 Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
as Ray Palmer / The Atom (voice)2017 Vixen: The Movie
as Chef Mike2016 Lost in the Pacific
as Theo2015 400 Days
as James Anderson2014 Missing William
as Zachary Stone2014 The Nine Lives of Christmas
as Joe Logan2012 Crooked Arrows
as Dylan Dog2011 Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
as Silas2011 Cost of Living
as Todd Ingram2010 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
as Agent D.J Jackson2010 Unthinkable
as himself2010 The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
as Milo Beeber2010 Miss Nobody
as Scott Teller2009 Table for Three
as himself2009 Popcorn Porn: Watching 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno'
as Kirby Popoff2009 Stuntmen
as Sizemore2009 Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as himself2009 Kambakkht Ishq
as Bobby Long2008 Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as James2008 Fling
as Superman / Clark Kent2006 Superman Returns
as himself2006 Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as himself2006 Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns'
as Man2006 Denial
as himself2006 The Science of Superman
as Tim2006 Karla

TV Shows/Series with Brandon Routh as Actor(33)

as Gideon Jura2024 Magic: The Gathering
as Todd Ingram (voice)2023 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
as XO Alexander Augustine2022 Quantum Leap
as Joe Simon2021 Slugfest
as Westley / Princess Buttercup2020 Home Movie: The Princess Bride
as Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman2019 Batwoman
as Gavin's Dad (uncredited)2019 Are You Afraid of the Dark?
as Doug Stanton2018 The Rookie
as Jack2016 Lady Dynamite
as Ray Palmer / The Atom2016 DC's Legends of Tomorrow
as Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman2016 DC's Legends of Tomorrow
as Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman2015 Supergirl
as Superman (Earth-96) (archive footage) (uncredited)2015 Supergirl
as The Atom (voice)2015 Vixen
as Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman2014 The Flash
as Ray Palmer / The Atom2014 The Flash
as Ray Palmer2014 The Flash
as Brandon Stone2014 Enlisted
as Banner Copeland2014 black-ish
as Ray Palmer2012 Arrow
as Ray Palmer (voice)2012 Arrow
as Wyatt Plank2012 Partners
as himself2012 TableTop
as Steve2011 The Exes
as Bobby2008 Fear Itself
as Daniel Shaw2007 Chuck
as Everywhere Man (voice)2004 The Batman
as Henry Phillips (1964)2003 Cold Case
2003 Oliver Beene
2000 Gilmore Girls
as Connor1999 Odd Man Out
as himself1997 The View
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Movies with Brandon Routh as Crew(1)

Production/Producer2008 Fling

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Full Name: Brandon James Routh
Born: Tuesday, 10/09 1979 (October) in Des Moines, Iowa (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 44 years + 200 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: University of Iowa, Norwalk High School
Spouses (current/former): Courtney Ford
Mother: Catherine LaVaughn Lear
Other names for Brandon Routh (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Μπράντον Ρουθ"
"브랜든 루스"
"Brandon "B.J." Routh"
"B.J. Routh"
Brandon Routh frequently works together with these people:
Tom Cavanagh (21x, Actor)
Andrew Kreisberg (19x, Crew)
Marc Guggenheim (19x, Crew)
Greg Berlanti (18x, Crew)
Geoff Johns (13x, Crew)
David Ramsey (12x, Actor)
Nickolas Baric (12x, Actor)
Katie Cassidy (10x, Actress)
Stephen Amell (10x, Actor)
Paul Lazenby (10x, Actor)
Grainne Godfree (10x, Crew)
Edgar Wright (8x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:3980, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/28/2024