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David Corenswet
Active Hollywood Cinema, American Television & Theater
- FromPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Based inLos Angeles, California / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Age33 years
- Active2002–Present
- Updated
David Corenswet – Biography
David Corenswet – Full Information
- Full Name: David Packard Corenswet
- Popular Name: David Corenswet
- Nickname: David
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Executive Producer
- Known For: Playing Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in James Gunn’s DCU Superman, as well as starring in The Politician, Hollywood, Pearl, and Twisters.
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1993
- Age: 33 years
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Profession Category: Actor / Hollywood Feature Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight: 88 kg (194 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
Family
- Father: John Corenswet (Stage Actor turned Lawyer)
- Mother: Caroline Packard (Lawyer)
- Siblings: Amy Corenswet (Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Julia Best Warner (m. 2023)
- Children: 1 child
Education
- School: The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- College: University of Pennsylvania (1 year), The Juilliard School (BFA)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2002 | Professional theater debut as a child actor in All My Sons |
| 2016 | Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Juilliard School |
| 2018 | Feature film debut in Affairs of State and television appearance in House of Cards |
| 2019 | Mainstream breakthrough as River Barkley in Netflix’s The Politician |
| 2020 | Lead role as Jack Castello and executive producer on Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood |
| 2022 | Critically acclaimed performance as the Projectionist in Ti West’s horror film Pearl |
| 2022 | Starred as David McDougall in the HBO miniseries We Own This City |
| 2024 | Featured in the summer blockbuster action film Twisters |
| 2025 | Global breakthrough playing Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in DC’s Superman |
| 2026 | Reprised his Superman role in Supergirl and starred in the sports drama Mr. Irrelevant |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2020 | Black Reel Awards for Television | Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series | Hollywood | Nominated |
| 2025 | Indiana Film Journalists Association | Best Lead Performance | Superman | Nominated |
| 2025 | Georgia Film Critics Association | Breakthrough Award | — | Nominated |
| 2026 | Saturn Awards | Best Actor | Superman | Nominated |
| 2026 | Critics’ Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Superhero Movie | Superman | Won |
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About David Corenswet
What is David Corenswet's most famous role?
He is globally recognized for playing Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in James Gunn's DC Universe feature film Superman.
Which major television shows has David Corenswet starred in?
He starred in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series The Politician and Hollywood, as well as the HBO crime miniseries We Own This City.
Where did David Corenswet receive his acting training?
After spending a year studying psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama from The Juilliard School in 2016.
Who are David Corenswet's parents?
His father, John Corenswet, was a stage actor who became a lawyer, and his mother, Caroline Packard, is also a lawyer. His maternal grandfather is Edward Packard, creator of the Choose Your Own Adventure books.
Is David Corenswet married?
Yes, he married Julia Best Warner in 2023.
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