
Brandon Routh
Career at a glance
3Hallmark films
2 at Christmas
Mostly standard issue
Most recent
Everything Brandon has done for Hallmark, from The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014) right through to A Keller Christmas Vacation (2025).
Follow & about Brandon
- From
- Des Moines
- Married to
- Courtney Ford
Awards & honours
- Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer · 2006
- Saturn Award for Best Actor · 2006
Brandon Routh is an American actor. His portrayal of Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns garnered him international fame. In 2011, he played the title character of the film Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. He also had a recurring role in the NBC series Chuck, as Daniel Shaw. Routh also played Todd Ingram in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), reprising the role in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023).
Brandon’s signature
Across 3 films, Brandon usually leans into Christmas.
- Christmas2 films
- a scene-stealing pet2 films
On-screen partners

Brandon’s most frequent on-screen partner is Kimberley Sustad, with 2 films together — top-billed alongside each other in 2 of them.
All 3 movies
Newest firstBrandon’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Brandon’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Brandon from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- The Rookieas Doug Stanton2018 · TV
- DC's Legends of Tomorrowas Ray Palmer / The Atom / Clark Kent / Superman2016 · TV
- Supergirlas Superman (Earth-96) (archive footage) (uncredited)2015 · TV
- The Flashas Ray Palmer / The Atom2014 · TV
- Arrowas Ray Palmer2012 · TV
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the Worldas Todd Ingram2010
- Zack and Miri Make a Pornoas Bobby Long2008
- Superman Returnsas Clark Kent / Superman2006
Brandon’s creative circle
Most written by
- Sheila Roberts2 films
Who Brandon works with
The cast and crew Brandon keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.



