Brandon Routh: Biography, Facts and Career
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Brandon Routh (; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor. His portrayal of Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns 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 played a supporting role in the film Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), and played Todd Ingram in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), reprising the role in 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 Arrowverse shared universe: The Flash (a guest role) and Legends of Tomorrow (a starring role). Routh also reprised his roles as Superman and The Atom in the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event "Crisis on Infinite Earths". His role on Legends of Tomorrow ended in 2020, and Routh made his final appearance as the character in The Flash in 2022.
Quick facts about Brandon Routh
- Full name: Brandon Routh
- Born: 1979-10-09
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q299324
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Who is Brandon Routh?
Brandon Routh (; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor.
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Brandon Routh was born on 1979-10-09.



