Brandon Routh
Known for
Brandon Routh is an American actor born in Des Moines, Iowa, who first drew wide attention as the title hero in 'Superman Returns'. He found a cult following as the villainous ex-boyfriend Todd Ingram in Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World', and later returned to superhero television as Ray Palmer, the Atom, across 'Arrow', 'The Flash', and 'Legends of Tomorrow'. Routh has built a lasting career bridging blockbuster ambition with cult genre fandom.
Brandon Routh
21 Movies
27 Series
Brandon Routh is an American actor born in Des Moines, Iowa, who first drew wide attention as the title hero in 'Superman Returns'. He found a cult following as the villainous ex-boyfriend Todd Ingram in Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World', and later returned to superhero television as Ray Palmer, the Atom, across 'Arrow', 'The Flash', and 'Legends of Tomorrow'. Routh has built a lasting career bridging blockbuster ambition with cult genre fandom.
Movies
Plays Todd Ingram
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010
Plays Clark Kent / Superman
Superman Returns
2006
Plays Bobby Long
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
Plays Agent D.J Jackson
Unthinkable
2010
Plays Theo
400 Days
2015
Producer
Plays Hank
Ick
2025
Plays Tim
Karla
2006
Plays Ray Palmer / The Atom (voice)
Vixen: The Movie
2017
Plays Brandon Routh
Kambakkht Ishq
2009
Plays Milo Beeber
Miss Nobody
2010
Plays Dylan Dog
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
2011
Plays Czar Nicholas
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
2020
Plays Chef Mike
Lost in the Pacific
2016
Plays Sizemore
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
Plays Joe Logan
Crooked Arrows
2012
Plays Scott Teller
Table for Three
2009
Plays Kirby Popoff
Stuntmen
2009
Producer
Plays James
Fling
2008
Plays James Anderson
Missing William
2014
Plays Silas
Cost of Living
2011
TV Shows
Plays Ray Palmer / The Atom
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays Ray Palmer
Arrow
2012
Plays Wyatt Plank
Partners
2012
Plays Daniel Shaw
Chuck
2007
Plays Max Gregory
Chosen
2013
Plays Todd Ingram (voice)
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
2023
Plays Doug Stanton
The Rookie
2018
Plays Ray Palmer / The Atom
The Flash
2014
Plays The Atom (voice)
Vixen
2015
Plays Leo
With Love
2021
Plays Brandon Stone
Enlisted
2014
Plays Steve
The Exes
2011
Plays Everywhere Man (voice)
The Batman
2004
Plays Henry Phillips (1964)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Brian
Oliver Beene
2003
Plays Jess
Gilmore Girls
2000
Plays Bobby
Fear Itself
2008
Plays Connor
Odd Man Out
1999
Plays Jack
Lady Dynamite
2016
Plays Westley / Princess Buttercup
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
2020
Plays Banner Copeland
black-ish
2014
Plays Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman
Supergirl
2015
Plays Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman
Batwoman
2019
Plays XO Alexander Augustine
Quantum Leap
2022
Plays Sebastian
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Officer Dixon
The Millers
2013
Latest Trailers
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A Keller Christmas Vacation
Full Filmography
Out of Order
John Slater
2025
Film
Ick
Hank
2025
Film
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Todd Ingram (voice) · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Quantum Leap
XO Alexander Augustine · 1 episode
2022–
TV
The Flash
Ray Palmer / The Atom · 3 episodes
2014–2021
TV
With Love
Leo · 2 episodes
2021
TV
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman · 1 episode
2020
TV
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Westley / Princess Buttercup · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
Czar Nicholas
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brandon Routh and where are they from?
Brandon Routh is 46 years old, born on October 9, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brandon Routh?
Brandon Routh is best known for roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Superman Returns, Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
How many movies has Brandon Routh been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Brandon Routh has appeared in 21 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Brandon Routh's first movie?
The career of Brandon Routh began with Karla (2006).
What is Brandon Routh's most recent movie or series?
Brandon Routh's most recent release is A Keller Christmas Vacation, which premiered on November 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Brandon Routh appeared in?
On television, Brandon Routh has appeared in The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, The Rookie.
Brandon Routh
1979-10-09 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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.