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David Corenswet
Actor · Producer · Since 2012
Known for
International recognition as the new Superman/Clark Kent in Superman (2025) by James Gunn, the first lead of DC's renewed cinematic universe. Previous work in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood (2020) for Netflix, HBO's We Own This City (2022), and the series Pearl (2022). An American actor with an emerging career spanning prestige television drama and auteur cinema, whose casting as the most emblematic superhero in history positioned him as one of the great bets of contemporary commercial cinema.
David Corenswet
Actor · Producer · Since 2012
12 Movies · 8 Series
Known for
International recognition as the new Superman/Clark Kent in Superman (2025) by James Gunn, the first lead of DC's renewed cinematic universe. Previous work in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood (2020) for Netflix, HBO's We Own This City (2022), and the series Pearl (2022). An American actor with an emerging career spanning prestige television drama and auteur cinema, whose casting as the most emblematic superhero in history positioned him as one of the great bets of contemporary commercial cinema.
Movies
Plays Superman
Supergirl
2026
Plays Superman
Superman
2025
Plays Scott
Twisters
2024
Plays Projectionist
Pearl
2022
Plays John Tuggle
Mr. Irrelevant
2026
Plays Jake
Look Both Ways
2022
Plays Superman
Man of Tomorrow
2027
Plays Max Enders
The Greatest Hits
2024
Plays Michael Lawson
Affairs of State
2018
Plays Scott Glenn
The Sunlit Night
2020
Plays Lifeguard
Project Pay Day
2021
TV Shows
Director
Plays Jerryweather
Moe & Jerryweather
2014
Plays River Barkley
The Politician
2019
Producer
Plays Jack Castello
Hollywood
2020
Plays Allan Durst
Lady in the Lake
2024
Plays David McDougall
We Own This City
2022
Plays Spencer Baymoore
Instinct
2018
Plays Houston Spivey
Elementary
2012
Plays Reed
House of Cards
2013
Latest Trailers
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Mr. Irrelevant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Corenswet and where are they from?
David Corenswet is 33 years old, born on July 8, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Corenswet?
David Corenswet is best known for roles in Superman, Twisters, Pearl.
How many movies has David Corenswet been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), David Corenswet has appeared in 12 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was David Corenswet's first movie?
The career of David Corenswet began with Following Chase (2012).
What is David Corenswet's most recent movie or series?
David Corenswet's most recent release is Supergirl, which premiered on June 24, 2026.
What TV shows has David Corenswet appeared in?
On television, David Corenswet has appeared in House of Cards, Elementary, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hollywood.
Does David Corenswet have any upcoming projects?
Yes, David Corenswet's upcoming work includes: Mr. Irrelevant (2026), Man of Tomorrow (2027).
David Corenswet
1993-07-08 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
David Packard Corenswet (/ˈkɔːrənswɛt/CORE-in-SWET; born July 8, 1993) is an American actor. After graduating from Juilliard in 2016, he began guest-starring in television series, including House of Cards in 2018. He played lead roles in the Netflix series The Politician (2019–2020) and Hollywood (2020), both created by Ryan Murphy. In 2022, he starred in the films Look Both Ways and Pearl, as well as the HBO miniseries We Own This City. After supporting roles in the film Twisters and the miniseries Lady in the Lake (both 2024), he rose to prominence with his portrayal of the titular superhero in James Gunn's DC Universe film Superman (2025).David Corenswet, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.