Brandon Routh

About

Brandon James Routh (born October 9, 1979) is an American actor and former fashion model. He grew up in Iowa before 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 the titular superhero of the 2006 film Superman Returns. He also had a recurring role in the TV series Chuck, as Daniel Shaw. Following this, he had notable supporting roles in the films Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. In 2010, he portrayed the eponymous protagonist of 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 series Arrow and upcoming Legends of Tomorrow.

Known for

The RookieSeries • 2018The FlashSeries • 2014ArrowSeries • 2012Gilmore GirlsSeries • 2000DC's Legends of TomorrowSeries • 2016SupergirlSeries • 2015Will & GraceSeries • 1998Cold CaseSeries • 2003black-ishSeries • 2014ChuckSeries • 2007The BatmanSeries • 2004BatwomanSeries • 2019Quantum LeapSeries • 2022The ExesSeries • 2011Scott Pilgrim Takes OffSeries • 2023Fear ItselfSeries • 2008Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldMovie • 2010The MillersSeries • 2013Superman ReturnsMovie • 2006With LoveSeries • 2021Home Movie: The Princess BrideSeries • 2020Oliver BeeneSeries • 2003Zack and Miri Make a PornoMovie • 2008EnlistedSeries • 2014