Brandon Routh

Brandon James Routh is an American actor best known for his role as the titular superhero of the 2006 film Superman Returns. He has also had recurring roles in the spy comedy series Chuck (as Daniel Shaw) and in the hit CW superhero series Arrow as Ray Palmer. He also starred in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.

Routh started his career in television, with small roles in shows like Gilmore Girls and One Life to Live. After being cast as Superman in 2005, Routh hoped to “remind people of Christopher [Reeve] while at the same time making them feel like they’re seeing a totally new Superman.” Routh was cast as Todd Ingram in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, based on the Scott Pilgrim series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. His character is an arrogant, narcissistic bass player who derives psychic powers from his vegan lifestyle.

Routh plays Daniel Shaw in season 3 and 5 of spy series Chuck, in a recurring, supporting role as Agent Daniel Shaw. In 2013, Routh voiced David “Hesh” Walker in the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts. Routh would once again play a superhero for DC Comics as Ray Palmer on The CW’s Arrow alongside Salt Lake Comic Con alumni Stephen Amell. He is a recurring character throughout the shows third season.