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David Corenswet

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David Corenswet

David Packard Corenswet (; born July 8, 1993) is an American actor. After graduating from Juilliard in 2016, he began guest starring in television series, including House of Cards in 2018. He played lead roles in the Netflix series The Politician (2019–2020) and Hollywood (2020), both created by Ryan Murphy. In 2022, he starred in the films Look Both Ways and Pearl, and the HBO miniseries We Own This City. After supporting roles in the film Twisters and the miniseries Lady in the Lake (both 2024), he rose to prominence with his portrayal of the titular superhero in James Gunn's DC Universe film Superman (2025).

Infobox

Born
David Packard Corenswet (1993-07-08) July 8, 1993 (age 32)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education
mw- University of PennsylvaniaJuilliard School (BFA)
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2002–present
Spouse
mw- Julia Warner (m. 2023)
Children
1
Relatives
Edward Packard (grandfather)

Tables

Key · Filmography
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Film
2011
Following Chase
Role(s)
Ted
Notes
Short film
2018
Affairs of State
Role(s)
Michael Lawson
2019
The Sunlit Night
Role(s)
Scott Glenn
2022
Look Both Ways
Role(s)
Jake
Pearl
Role(s)
The Projectionist
2024
The Greatest Hits
Role(s)
Max Enders
Twisters
Role(s)
Scott
2025
Superman
Role(s)
Clark Kent / Superman, Ultraman
Woman in the Sky
Role(s)
—
Notes
Documentary short film; executive producer and cinematographer
2026
Supergirl †
Role(s)
Clark Kent / Superman
Notes
Post-production
TBA
Role(s)
Mr. Irrelevant †
Notes
John Tuggle
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2011
Following Chase
Ted
Short film
2018
Affairs of State
Michael Lawson
2019
The Sunlit Night
Scott Glenn
2022
Look Both Ways
Jake
Pearl
The Projectionist
2024
The Greatest Hits
Max Enders
Twisters
Scott
2025
Superman
Clark Kent / Superman, Ultraman
Woman in the Sky
—
Documentary short film; executive producer and cinematographer
2026
Supergirl †
Clark Kent / Superman
Post-production
TBA
Mr. Irrelevant †
John Tuggle
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
2015
One Bad Choice
Role(s)
Reggie Shaw
Notes
Episode: "Reggie Shaw"
2017
Elementary
Role(s)
Houston Spivey
Notes
Episode: "High Heat"
The Tap
Role(s)
Kirk Lewis
Notes
Episode: "Pilot"
2018
Instinct
Role(s)
Spencer Baymoore
Notes
Episode: "Live"
2019–2020
Role(s)
The Politician
Notes
River Barkley
2020
Hollywood
Role(s)
Jack Castello
Notes
Miniseries, 7 episodes; also executive producer
Acting for a Cause
Role(s)
Romeo Montague
Notes
Episode: "Romeo and Juliet"
2022
We Own This City
Role(s)
David McDougall
Notes
Miniseries, 6 episodes
2024
Lady in the Lake
Role(s)
Allan Durst
Notes
Miniseries, 4 episodes
TBA
Role(s)
The Answers †
Notes
Christopher Skye
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2014–2018
Moe & Jerryweather
Jerryweather
17 episodes; also editor & producer
2015
One Bad Choice
Reggie Shaw
Episode: "Reggie Shaw"
2017
Elementary
Houston Spivey
Episode: "High Heat"
2017
The Tap
Kirk Lewis
Episode: "Pilot"
2018
Instinct
Spencer Baymoore
Episode: "Live"
House of Cards
Reed
Episode: "Chapter 72"
2019–2020
The Politician
River Barkley
11 episodes
2020
Hollywood
Jack Castello
Miniseries, 7 episodes; also executive producer
Acting for a Cause
Romeo Montague
Episode: "Romeo and Juliet"
2022
We Own This City
David McDougall
Miniseries, 6 episodes
2024
Lady in the Lake
Allan Durst
Miniseries, 4 episodes
TBA
The Answers †
Christopher Skye
· Filmography › Theatre
2002
All My Sons
Role(s)
Bert
Notes
Arden Theatre, Philadelphia
2003
Macbeth
Role(s)
Young Macduff
Notes
Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival
La Vie En Bleu
Role(s)
Pablito
Notes
Walnut Street Theatre
2004
The Forgiving Harvest
Role(s)
Great
Notes
People's Light and Theatre Company, Malvern
2005
The Street of Useful Things
Notes
Act II Playhouse, Ambler
2008
Our Town
Role(s)
Joe Crowell / Si Crowell / Townsperson
Notes
Arden Theatre, Philadelphia
Waiting for the Ship from Delos
Role(s)
Lyntos
Notes
American Philosophical Society Franklin Hall, Philadelphia
2013
Hapgood
Role(s)
Merryweather
Notes
Williamstown Theater Festival Nikos Stage, Williamstown
Year
Title
Role
Venue
Notes
Ref.
2002
All My Sons
Bert
Arden Theatre, Philadelphia
2003
Macbeth
Young Macduff
Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival
La Vie En Bleu
Pablito
Walnut Street Theatre
2004
The Forgiving Harvest
Great
People's Light and Theatre Company, Malvern
2005
The Street of Useful Things
Act II Playhouse, Ambler
2008
Our Town
Joe Crowell / Si Crowell / Townsperson
Arden Theatre, Philadelphia
Waiting for the Ship from Delos
Lyntos
American Philosophical Society Franklin Hall, Philadelphia
World premiere
2013
Hapgood
Merryweather
Williamstown Theater Festival Nikos Stage, Williamstown

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