Age: 46
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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.
Raised in Kansas by Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark struggles to find his place in the world as he grapples with mysterious powers that set him apart. After uncovering a hidden alien ship, Clark learns of his true origins as Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, through the AI projection of his biological father, Jor-El. Jor-El reveals Krypton’s destruction and entrusts Kal-El with the hope of preserving their legacy by protecting humanity, not ruling over it. Clark begins to embrace his role as Earth’s protector, donning a suit bearing the Kryptonian symbol for hope. However, General Zod, a Kryptonian military leader, arrives, seeking to use Earth’s resources to create a new Krypton. Zod activates a world engine to terraform the planet, threatening humanity’s survival. Clark, now called Superman, must choose between his Kryptonian heritage and the planet he has grown to love. In a climactic battle, Superman stops Zod’s plans, destroying the world engine and defeating Zod in a devastating but necessary act. The world begins to view Superman as a beacon of hope and protector. Post Credits: a wealthy industrialist, Lex Luthor, analyzes the remains of Zod’s technology, quietly scheming to harness its power.
