Michael Rosenbaum
Actor · Producer · Voice actor
Known for
Michael Rosenbaum is an American actor born in New York who portrayed a young, morally complex Lex Luthor across ten seasons of the superhero drama 'Smallville', a performance widely regarded as one of the character's definitive interpretations. He has voiced the Flash in numerous DC animated films and had a supporting role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' and its sequels as the alien Martinex. Rosenbaum also appeared in the horror film 'Urban Legend' early in his career. He remains closely identified with his career-defining take on one of DC's most famous villains.
Michael Rosenbaum
Actor · Producer · Voice actor
33 Movies · 15 Series
Known for
Michael Rosenbaum is an American actor born in New York who portrayed a young, morally complex Lex Luthor across ten seasons of the superhero drama 'Smallville', a performance widely regarded as one of the character's definitive interpretations. He has voiced the Flash in numerous DC animated films and had a supporting role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' and its sequels as the alien Martinex. Rosenbaum also appeared in the horror film 'Urban Legend' early in his career. He remains closely identified with his career-defining take on one of DC's most famous villains.
Movies
Plays Raptor Guard #1
Superman
2025
Plays Parker Riley
Urban Legend
1998
Plays Ruffshodd (voice)
Racing Stripes
2005
Plays Brandon
Catch.44
2011
Plays Brandon
Sweet November
2001
Plays Seth (voice)
DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family
2020
Plays Drift Leader (voice)
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015
Plays Flash (voice)
Justice League: Doom
2012
Plays Lex Luthor
Smallville
2002
Plays Ghoul (voice)
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
2000
Plays Marcus
Rave Macbeth
2001
Plays George Tucker
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
1997
Plays Todd Gendler
Bringing Down the House
2003
Plays Skelley
Eyeball Eddie
2001
Plays Eddie
Father of Invention
2010
Plays Gil Rathbinn
Hit & Run
2012
Plays Adam / Adina
Sorority Boys
2002
Plays Scott
The Neighbor
2020
Plays Carly Carl
Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face
2010
Director
Plays Jim Owens
Back in the Day
2014
Plays Danny
Poolhall Junkies
2002
Plays Tanthalas 'Tanis' Half-Elven (voice)
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
2008
Plays The Devil
The Devil & The Angel
1997
Plays Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow (voice)
Nightwing and Robin
2015
Plays Flash (voice)
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
2004
Plays The Flash / Wally West (voice)
Justice League: Paradise Lost
2003
Plays Kip
Kickin' It Old Skool
2007
Plays Seth (voice)
DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger
2020
Plays Brick
1999
1997
Plays Doomed Alpha Team Member (voice)
Cost of Living
2011
TV Shows
Director
Plays Lex Luthor
Smallville
2001
Plays The Flash (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Jack Cooper
Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane
1999
Plays Agent West (voice)
The Zeta Project
2001
Plays Buddy Dobbs
Impastor
2015
Plays Drago (voice)
Jackie Chan Adventures
2000
Plays Ghoul (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Plays Carter Wilson / Terminal (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Flash (voice)
Static Shock
2000
Plays Kid Flash (voice)
Teen Titans
2003
Plays Charlie Brown
James Gunn's PG Porn
2008
Plays Deadman / Triad Boss (voice)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
Plays Tom Ravenhearst (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Colin
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Plays Dutch
Breaking In
2011
Latest Trailers
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Superman
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Superman
Raptor Guard #1
2025
DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family
Seth (voice)
2020
The Neighbor
Scott
2020
DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger
Seth (voice)
2020
Impastor
Buddy Dobbs · 20 episodes
2015–
Nightwing and Robin
Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow (voice)
2015
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Drift Leader (voice)
2015
Back in the Day
Jim Owens
2014
Hit & Run
Gil Rathbinn
2012
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Rosenbaum and where are they from?
Michael Rosenbaum is 54 years old, born on July 11, 1972 in Oceanside, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Rosenbaum?
Michael Rosenbaum is best known for roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Superman.
How many movies has Michael Rosenbaum been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Michael Rosenbaum has appeared in 33 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Michael Rosenbaum's first movie?
The career of Michael Rosenbaum began with The Devil & The Angel (1997).
What is Michael Rosenbaum's most recent movie or series?
Michael Rosenbaum's most recent release is Superman, which premiered on July 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Rosenbaum appeared in?
On television, Michael Rosenbaum has appeared in Smallville, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Teen Titans, Justice League Unlimited.
Michael Rosenbaum
1972-07-11 · Oceanside, New York, USA
Michael Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American actor and director. He is best known for portraying Lex Luthor on Smallville and Flash in the DC animated universe.