Brandon Routh Biography / Pictures
Brandon James Routh (born
October 9,
1979 in
Des Moines, Iowa) is an American film actor who
has been cast for the lead role in the latest
Superman movie: Superman Returns.
Although born in Des Moines, Routh grew up in Norwalk. He attended the University of Iowa and starred in many productions at the Norwalk Theater of Performing Arts.
His first professional acting role was in the ABC television series Odd Man Out, and he went on to guest star in CBS's Cold Case, NBC's Will & Grace, the WB's Gilmore Girls and MTV's Undressed. Routh also appeared as an extra in Christina Aguilera's music video for "What a Girl Wants."
Routh is also known for his role on the soap opera One Life to Live as Seth Anderson from May 23, 2001 until April 17, 2002.
Superman Returns director Bryan Singer wanted an unknown actor to play the part of the famed comic book superhero. Within the first few minutes of meeting Routh, he knew "[Routh] is my Superman."
Filming for the movie Superman Returns began in
Australia in February 2005. The film is
scheduled for release on June 30, 2006.
When asked about how to handle the big changes that will come after Superman premieres, he said that he doesn't know exactly how he'll be ready for it, but he knows to "prepare to be prepared"
In his spare time, Routh enjoys playing soccer and basketball, swimming, biking and reading.
Quotes
Although born in Des Moines, Routh grew up in Norwalk. He attended the University of Iowa and starred in many productions at the Norwalk Theater of Performing Arts.
His first professional acting role was in the ABC television series Odd Man Out, and he went on to guest star in CBS's Cold Case, NBC's Will & Grace, the WB's Gilmore Girls and MTV's Undressed. Routh also appeared as an extra in Christina Aguilera's music video for "What a Girl Wants."
Routh is also known for his role on the soap opera One Life to Live as Seth Anderson from May 23, 2001 until April 17, 2002.
Superman Returns director Bryan Singer wanted an unknown actor to play the part of the famed comic book superhero. Within the first few minutes of meeting Routh, he knew "[Routh] is my Superman."
Filming for the movie Superman Returns began in
When asked about how to handle the big changes that will come after Superman premieres, he said that he doesn't know exactly how he'll be ready for it, but he knows to "prepare to be prepared"
In his spare time, Routh enjoys playing soccer and basketball, swimming, biking and reading.
Quotes
- [Talking about his work with a movement coach to capture Superman's physical presence]: "We worked on posture. Spine straight, hips forward, neck in line - just a clean motion moving through the world. [On the bright side] I slouch less."
- [Talking about wearing the Superman costume]: "Very confining. But once you get past that - which is sometimes hard - it's also very empowering. First time I put it on, I felt... stronger. Like a different level of who I am. It makes playing the character much easier."
- [When asked if he's ready for the changes that will follow in his life upon being cast as Superman]: "I have no idea. But I am prepared to be prepared."
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