Brandon Routh is an American actor who is generally recognized for his role as Superman in the movie Superman Returns (2006). He has also appeared in TV series like Arrow and The Flash.
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Brandon Routh’s Bio, Age
Brandon Routh was born on October 9, 1979, in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. His full name is Brandon James Routh. His astrological sign is Libra. He is American by nationality and his ethnic group is mixed (English, Scottish, and German). He was born to parents Ronald Wayne Routh (father) and Catherine LaVonne (mother). His other family members include a sister Sara and a brother.
Talking about his education he studied at Norwalk High School. Afterward, he attended the University of Iowa but studied there for a year only.
Brandon Routh’s Height
Brandon Routh has a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 96 kg. His hair color is dark brown and has brown eyes.
Brandon Routh Career
Brandon Routh made his professional acting debut by playing a role in the TV show called Odd Man Out in 1999. After that, he appeared in the comedy TV show Undressed. He portrayed the role of Ray Palmer in the hit TV series Arrow and has acted in 21 episodes from 2014-2020. He additionally played a guest role in the action fiction TV series The Flash. He has also starred in the Sci-fi TV series Legends of Tomorrow as Atom where he has appeared in 75 episodes.
He acted as Daniel Shaw in the comedy TV series named Chuck. His other TV shows include Chosen, Partners, and numerous others.
In 2006, he appeared as Tim in the Crime/Psychological thriller movie Karla. He was seen playing Agent D.J. Jackson in the Thriller/Drama movie Unthinkable in 2010 where he played alongside Samuel L. Jackson. In 2015, he appeared in the movie 400 Days where he played the character, Captain Theo Cooper.
Brandon Routh’s other movies include Miss Nobody, Table for Three, Fling, and several others.
Who is Brandon Routh’s Wife?
Brandon Routh is currently married to Courtney Ford who is a well-established actress. They tied the knot on 24th Nov 2007. Their relationship began in 2003. They together have a son named Leo James Routh who was born on August 10, 2012.
Brandon Routh’s Net Worth
As of 2020, Brandon Routh has a net worth of $12 million. Besides acting, he additionally represents brands namely JC Jeans & Clothes and Observatoire du Pain.
Social Media: Instagram, Twitter
Brandon Routh has 1.2 million followers on Instagram and has 348.7K followers on Twitter. Likewise, he has more than 391K followers on Facebook.
Facts of Brandon Routh
| Full Name | Brandon Routh |
| Marital Status | Not Identified |
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Date Of Birth | October 9, 1979 |
| Age | 41 years 7 months |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Place Of Birth | Norwalk, Iowa, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Education | University of Iowa, Norwalk High School |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Courtney Ford (m. 2007) |
| Children | Leo James Routh |
| Parents | Catherine Routh, Ronald Ray Routh |
| Siblings | Sara Routh |
| Nicknames | Brandon James Routh , B.J. Routh , Brandon 'B.J.' Routh , B.J. |
| Nominations | Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Rumble |
| Movies | Superman Returns, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, 400 Days, Crooked Arrows, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, The Nine Lives of Christmas, Unthinkable, Missing William, Table for Three, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Lost in the Pacific, Fling, Miss Nobody, Karla, Stuntmen, In Security, ... |
| TV Shows | Partners, Chuck, Odd Man Out, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow |
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Quotes of Brandon Routh
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on being replaced by Henry Cavill as Superman] I would have liked to have done another movie. I love the character, and the fans are great. It has been an amazing family to be a part of. I feel like I still had more to do, and to grow as the character. But Henry [Cavill] is a great actor and has done a nice job. I'm happy for Superman fans that they get another film. |
| 2 | I'm happy to have anyone as a fan, no matter race, religion, political party, sexual orientation, or sports team affiliation. [Interview, June 24, 2010] |
| 3 | [on making the Superman character darker]: I don't know how much darker you want to make it necessarily. You make the stakes higher, you make the villain darker, I think that's a way to do it. But I don't think Superman himself needs to be darker. He definitely has to struggle, but I don't think Superman should ever be dark and brooding, that's not his nature. And that's not what people want to see. |
| 4 | [on being asked if he ever thought playing Superman would be bad for his career]: "No. I mean, I was wary of what being Superman meant to my life, the possibilities of what it might mean, but then I think of all the positives and that kind of takes it all away. There are a lot of negatives to not do it, too." |
| 5 | People will like me, I think, because I do a good job in the film, but I also realize that the appeal isn't just me. It's the character. It's the film. It's what Superman stands for and brings to the table. Not just me. |
| 6 | I'm kind of slowly becoming a star. I've kept my sanity. I've learned along the way, all these months that I've been here and slowly doing interviews and the suit picture getting released on the Internet-all this has come very gradual, which has really helped me to get it straight in my head and not go over the top. I know that that's a minuscule amount of exposure that's going to happen. It's going to be all over the place and it's going to become ridiculous at some point. The other thing that I realize is that it's not me so much as the character and the icon of Superman. |
| 7 | [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." |
| 8 | [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." |
| 9 | [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." |
Quick Facts of Brandon Routh
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | He has played the same character (Ray Palmer / The Atom) in three different series: Arrow (2012), The Flash (2014) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016). |
| 3 | He is of English, Scottish, German, and distant Dutch, ancestry. His paternal grandparents were Amor Ellis Routh and Velma Mae Junkin, and his maternal grandparents were John Junior Lear and Viola Lorraine Brown. |
| 4 | Preparing to film Superman Returns (2006), directed by Bryan Singer. [November 2004] |
| 5 | Both Brandon and Julie Davenport attended the National Bartending School in Sherman Oaks, California. |
| 6 | Son, Leo James Routh, was born on August 10, 2012, weighing in at 8 lbs. and measuring 20.5 inches. |
| 7 | Stepbrother-in-law of Roberto Orci, J.R. Orci and Melissa Blake. |
| 8 | Studied Scottish Literature. |
| 9 | Cites Braveheart (1995) as his all-time favorite film. |
| 10 | Attended the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA). |
| 11 | Frequently says that the only good thing that came of his several years of struggling to find success in Hollywood was meeting his long-time girlfriend, Courtney Ford, in a coffee-shop after another failed audition. They became engaged in August 23, 2006, and married on November 24, 2007. |
| 12 | Unlike fellow Superman actors Christopher Reeve and Tom Welling, he is a huge Superman fan. As a kid, he collected the comics, owned the films, and even wore Superman pajamas. |
| 13 | Parents are Ron and Katie. |
| 14 | After being cast as Superman for Superman Returns (2006), he sought out a movement coach to help him create the proper body language for the Superman character. |
| 15 | Attended the University of Iowa |
| 16 | His brother is a "real-life Superman" - a police officer in Des Moines |
| 17 | Dressed up as Batman for Halloween 2004. |
| 18 | Went as Clark Kent/Superman for a Halloween party in 2003 and won a costume contest, only to receive the movie role one year later. |
| 19 | Can play the trumpet and piano. |
