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.
Krypton dies. Jor-El and Lara send baby Kal-El to Earth with the codex. In Kansas, young Clark accidentally paralyzes Lana Lang during a baseball game. Branded a freak, he grows up isolated. Pa Kent, dying from illness, urges him to always be kind. In Metropolis, Clark joins the digital Daily Planet, befriends Jimmy and Lois, and uncovers a Kryptonian ship in the Arctic. Jor-El’s hologram reveals his origin, gives him the Superman suit, and inspires him to become a hero. Zod arrives demanding Kal-El. Clark surrenders, fights Zod’s soldiers—even on the moon—and returns to find Ma Kent dead and Lana in danger. He saves her, earning her forgiveness. Zod activates a world engine in Metropolis. Clark shuts it down, saves civilians, and defeats Zod by forcing him into a Phantom Zone portal. The city cheers. Clark remembers Pa’s words and finally feels hope. After Ma’s funeral, news breaks of a crashing WayneTech satellite. Lois says, “Time to go to work.” Clark smirks, reveals the suit, and flies off. Post Credits: On Apokolips, a parademon reports Earth’s location. Darkseid turns and says, “Very well.”
