Brandon Routh

This athletic, fresh-faced actor was at first more famous for what he hadn't done than what he had. With only a handful of small-screen credits on his résumé (a few guest spots, a Christina...
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BirthPlace
10/08/1979
Des Moines, IA
  • 'Superman' Star Happy to Be Gay Icon
    By: WENN.com Source July 14, 2006 8:58am EST
    Superman Returns star Brandon Routh is happy for the superhero to be a gay icon, because he wants everyone to love Superman's "spirit."
  • Superman to Strip for 'Playgirl'?
    By: WENN.com Source July 12, 2006 11:55am EST
    New Superman Brandon Routh is considering an offer to strip for Playgirl magazine.
  • Brandon Routh Is Superman, Second Time Lucky
    By: WENN.com Source July 12, 2006 5:53am EST
    Superman Returns actor Brandon Routh became the Man of Steel at the second time of asking--after trying out and failing to land the role in TV series Smallville.
  • Brandon Routh Worked at Bowling Alley Waiting for Big Break
    By: WENN.com Source June 23, 2006 6:19am EST
    Superman Returns star Brandon Routh was working as a bartender at a Hollywood bowling alley right up until he was cast as the new Man Of Steel.
  • 'Superman' Gets Stamp of Approval from Critics
    By: WENN.com Source June 21, 2006 7:02am EST
    The first Superman film in nearly 20 years, Superman Returns, has received rave reviews from America's leading movie critics.
  • Superman Brandon Routh Boosted by Dana Reeve's Letter
    By: WENN.com Source June 13, 2006 5:38am EST
    New Superman star Brandon Routh's nerves about taking over Christopher Reeve's cape and playing the Man of Steel on the big screen were calmed when the late actor's wife wrote to him before she died.
  • Brandon Routh's Ripping ‘Superman’ Suit
    By: WENN.com Source June 06, 2006 6:30am EST
    New Superman actor Brandon Routh worked out so hard for his role in the superhero film, he almost ruined his famous costume.
  • Superman's Sexuality in the Spotlight
    By: WENN.com Source June 05, 2006 10:23am EST
    Comic book hero-turned-movie icon Superman has come under scrutiny from gay campaigners who insist the Man of Steel is a homosexual.
  • Brandon Routh Laughs Off Digital-Shrinking Rumors
    By: WENN.com Source May 18, 2006 9:22am EST
    New Superman actor Brandon Routh has laughed off reports computer wizardry was used to digitally reduce the bulge of his mammoth manhood in the new movie.
  • ‘Superman Returns’ Cast Re-Team for Game
    By: WENN.com Source April 18, 2006 1:24pm EST
    The cast of upcoming film Superman Returns are re-teaming to provide voices for a video game based on the movie.