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What Is Brandon Routh’s Net Worth?
Brandon Routh, an American actor and former fashion model, has accumulated a net worth of $2 million. This figure reflects his earnings from a variety of roles in film and television, most notably his portrayal of Superman in the 2006 film “Superman Returns”. Besides his iconic role as the Man of Steel, Routh has appeared in a variety of other movies and TV shows. He has appeared in “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World,” and “Dylan Dog: Dead of Night”. He also appeared on NBC’s “Chuck”. These jobs have also helped to increase his financial status.
Brandon Routh’s Early Life and Career Beginnings
Brandon Routh was born on October 9, 1979, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the third of four children. His father, Ronald Ray Routh, was a carpenter, and his mother, Catherine LaVaughn, was a teacher. Routh grew up in Norwalk, Iowa. Ironically, his childhood home was located just 100 miles south of the birthplace of George Reeves, the original Superman. Routh attended Norwalk High School, where he participated in sports and theatre. During his time there, he taught himself to play piano and trumpet. He also attended the same high school as actor Jason Momoa.
Initially, Routh planned to become a writer. He attended the University of Iowa, and he started modeling and acting part-time to help cover his tuition expenses. After a year, he decided to leave school and pursue a full-time acting career. Routh has said that he was often told he looked like Christopher Reeve, even before starting his acting career. His former manager even signed him because of the resemblance, believing he would be cast if a Superman film was ever made.
Routh moved to Los Angeles in 1999, looking to establish himself as an actor. He landed his first gig as an extra in Christina Aguilera’s music video for “What a Girl Wants.” In the same year, he made his acting debut in an episode of ABC’s “Odd Man Out.” He then had a four-episode role in season three of MTV’s “Undressed.” In early 2001, he appeared in an episode of The WB’s “Gilmore Girls” titled “Concert Interruptus,” playing a character without a name. Routh then secured a steady role as Seth Anderson on the soap opera “One Life to Live,” where he appeared from 2001 to 2002. He also auditioned for “Superman Returns” director McG previously and was recognized on his audition tape. Routh was cast on August 13, 2004, but he wasn’t informed until two months later. The news of his casting was made public in October 2004, which quickly put him on the map. In preparation for the role, Brandon gained 22 pounds before filming began.
“Superman Returns” and Subsequent Roles
“Superman Returns” began filming in February 2005, and it was released in June 2006. Despite moderate reviews from critics, it was considered a box office disappointment. The film grossed only $200 million compared to its $270 million budget. Routh had signed on for two potential sequels to “Superman Returns,” but they never materialized. His performance received positive feedback, and he won the Best Superhero award at the 2006 Spike TV Awards, beating out Hugh Jackman for his role as Wolverine.
Warner Bros. rebooted the “Superman” franchise; by August 2008, Routh’s contract had expired, and Henry Cavill was chosen to play the lead in the reboot, “Man of Steel.” Routh then appeared in “Fling” and “Life is Hot in Cracktown.” He was cast in “The Informers” in 2009, alongside Kim Basinger and Billy Bob Thornton, but his scenes were cut. He later appeared in “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” and a Bollywood film called “Kambakkkht Ishq.” In 2009, Routh was cast as Todd Ingram in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” He also played Daniel Shaw in season three of “Chuck” and appeared again in season five of the show.
Routh was cast as the lead in “Partners,” a CBS comedy created by the creators of “Will & Grace,” but the series was canceled after just six episodes. He has also appeared in “The Millers,” “Chosen,” and “Enlisted.” In 2013, he did voice work for the video game “Call of Duty: Ghosts.” Later that year, he starred in a Hallmark Christmas film called “The Nine Lives of Christmas.”
Brandon Routh again played a DC Comics superhero when he was cast as Ray Palmer / The Atom on The CW’s “Arrow.” Routh also starred in the “Arrow” spin-off “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” which premiered in January 2016. He reprised his role as Superman in the Arrowverse crossover film “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” These consistent roles in television and film have certainly played a part in Brandon Routh’s net worth of $2 million.
Personal Life
In November 2007, Routh married his girlfriend of four years, actress Courtney Ford. The couple’s son, Leo James, was born in August 2012. Routh is also friends with actor Kal Penn, and they both support President Barack Obama.
