David Corenswet

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Name:
David Corenswet
Real name:
David Packard Corenswet
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Birth date:
(32 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Philadelphia
Height:
6'4 ft ()
Weight:
187 lb (85 kg)
Relationship:
married
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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David Corenswet's Biography

David Corenswet is an accomplished American actor, best known for his standout roles in television series such as "The Politician" and "Hollywood", among others. Beyond acting, he's also made his mark as a writer and producer. Summer 2023 brought the exciting news that he'd been cast as the next Superman in the movie "Superman: Legacy".
Actor David Corenswet
Actor David Corenswet

Childhood

Born in Philadelphia in July 1993 to a Jewish family, David was raised by his parents John and Caroline, both attorneys. Before his legal career, his father spent years acting on New York stages.
David Corenswet as a child
David Corenswet as a child
David grew up alongside his elder sister, Amy. Following in their parents' footsteps, she graduated from University of Pennsylvania Law School and became a practicing attorney.
David Corenswet and his father
David Corenswet and his father
David's maternal grandfather was the renowned writer Edward Packard.

Education

After high school, David enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania to study psychology. However, during his freshman year, he had a change of heart and applied to the prestigious Juilliard School. There, he honed his acting skills and graduated in 2016.

Acting Career

David dove into theater from an early age, making his professional stage debut at just nine years old in 2002.
Young David on stage
Young David on stage
At eighteen, he showed off his range by writing and starring in the short film "Following Chase."

Over the next few years, Corenswet wrote and produced the comedy web series "Mo and Jerryweather," with new sketch episodes dropping online from 2014 to 2016.
Moe and Jerryweather — Pilot Episode
In 2017, the actor starred in the series "Elementary" as Houston Spivey. A year later, he was cast in a leading role in the drama "Affairs of State." Corenswet's character was an ambitious young political operative, ready to move mountains to win the elections.
David Corenswet in the series 'Affairs of State'
David Corenswet in the series 'Affairs of State'
He then appeared in another major political series — "House of Cards."

In the detective mini-series "Instinct" (2018), David Corenswet portrayed Spencer Beumer.
A scene from the series 'Instinct'
A scene from the series 'Instinct'
But his real breakthrough came with Netflix's "The Politician," directed by Ryan Murphy of "American Horror Story" fame. David Corenswet played River — a rival to the main character Peyton Hobart, brought to life on-screen by Ben Platt.
David Corenswet in the series 'The Politician'
David Corenswet in the series 'The Politician'
In 2020, David scored the lead role of Jack Castello in the seven-episode series "Hollywood," set in post-WWII America. He reunited with Ryan Murphy, who directed and co-wrote the series. Besides acting, Corenswet took on the role of executive producer for "Hollywood."
David Corenswet in the series 'Hollywood'
David Corenswet in the series 'Hollywood'
To prep for the role, he binged classic Hollywood films and drew on stories from his grandfather, a WWII vet.
Jack was in the war. When I was a student, I did a lot of research on World War II. I spoke with my grandfather who fought in World War II. So, I had a good background in the European theater, which was Jack's only story.
In 2022, he joined the cast of the true-crime series "We Own This City," playing a police officer.
Two plainclothes policemen are sitting at a table and talking
A scene from the series 'We Own This City'
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That same year, Corenswet played Jake in the fantasy film "Look Both Ways" and appeared in the horror film "Pearl" alongside Mia Goth, playing a film projectionist.
David Corenswet and Mia Goth
David Corenswet and Mia Goth

David Corenswet's Personal Life

Because his character in "The Politician" is revealed as gay, fans often assume the actor himself is LGBTQ+. However, Corenswet keeps his personal life private and doesn't publicize his relationships.
David Corenswet and his pet
David Corenswet and his pet

David Corenswet Now

In June 2023, it was announced that Corenswet would become the new Superman for DC Studios in "Superman: Legacy," replacing Henry Cavill in this role after James Gunn became the head of the DC film franchise in October 2022. The role of Superman's girlfriend, Lois Lane, went to Rachel Brosnahan, known for her leading role in the series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
In 2023 David Corenswet replaced Henry Cavill in the role of Superman
In 2023 David Corenswet replaced Henry Cavill in the role of Superman
"I like Henry Cavill's dark and hard look, but I would like to see the next one to be very bright and optimistic," says the actor.

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