David Corenswet
An actor whose classic Hollywood looks and grounded talent landed him the ultimate role: donning the cape as the new Superman for a modern era.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American actor·Birthday: July 8·Millennials
Biography
David Corenswet's journey to becoming Clark Kent feels both destined and deliberately earned. A Philadelphia native with a theater degree from Juilliard, he spent years doing the granular work of a working actor, popping up in guest spots on political dramas and indie films. His big break came from television auteur Ryan Murphy, who cast him in the glossy Netflix series 'The Politician' and 'Hollywood,' where Corenswet's earnest charm and leading-man presence began turning heads. He carefully balanced these roles with grittier projects like the Baltimore crime miniseries 'We Own This City,' proving his range extended beyond a handsome smile. When the time came to reboot Superman, filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran weren't just looking for a square jaw; they sought an actor who could embody both the inherent goodness and the relatable vulnerability of the character. Corenswet, with his thoughtful approach and unassuming confidence, convinced them he was the man to carry the symbol of hope into the DC Universe's future.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Cast as Clark Kent / Superman in James Gunn's 2025 film 'Superman,' a cornerstone of the new DC Universe.
- Played lead roles in two consecutive Ryan Murphy-created Netflix series, 'The Politician' (2019) and 'Hollywood' (2020).
- Starred as a conflicted police officer in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries 'We Own This City' (2022).
- Graduated from the prestigious Juilliard School's Drama Division in 2016.
Did You Know?
He has cited actor Jimmy Stewart as a major influence on his performing style.
His great-grandfather was the brother of film producer and studio executive Pandro S. Berman.
He wrote and starred in a self-produced short film called 'Following' while still at Juilliard.
“I'm drawn to characters who are trying to do the right thing in a complicated world.”
