David Corenswet

Also known as David Packard Corenswet

David Packard Corenswet is an American actor. After graduating from The Juilliard School 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, and the HBO miniseries We Own This City. After supporting roles in the film Twisters and the miniseries Lady in the Lake, he rose to prominence with his portrayal of the titular superhero in James Gunn's DC Universe (DCU) film Superman.

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Active from: 1947-01-08
Active to: 2016-01-10

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Born: David Packard Corenswet , ( 1993-07-08 ) July 8, 1993 (age 32) , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education: Juilliard School ( BFA )
Occupation: Actor

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David Packard Corenswet (/ˈkɔːrənswɛt/; born July 8, 1993) is an American actor. After graduating from The Juilliard School 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, and 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 (DCU) film Superman.

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