David Corenswet Age, Wife, Net Worth & Biography

David Corenswet is 33 years old. The American actor, born in Philadelphia on July 8, 1993, is married to Julia Best Warner and is best known for playing Superman in James Gunn’s Superman (2025), the first live-action film of the DC Universe. Before he put on the cape, Corenswet starred in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician and Hollywood, and his career spans stage, television and film — from child actor in Philadelphia theater to one of the most talked-about leading men in Hollywood.

David Corenswet Quick Facts

Full Name	David Packard Corenswet
Date of Birth	July 8, 1993
Age	33 years old
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Wife	Julia Best Warner
Children	1
Occupation	Actor
Net Worth	Approx. $4 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026)
Known For	Superman; The Politician; Hollywood

Who Is David Corenswet?

David Corenswet is an American actor who rose to worldwide fame as Clark Kent and Superman in Superman (2025). Directed by James Gunn, the film launched the new DC Universe on the big screen, and Corenswet’s warm, earnest take on the Man of Steel won praise from critics and audiences alike. He won the Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie in August 2026, and he is set to return as Superman in Supergirl (2026) and Man of Tomorrow (2027).

Before Superman, Corenswet was best known for his two leading roles in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix dramas: River Barkley, the golden-boy student politician in The Politician (2019–2020), and Jack Castello, the aspiring actor in Hollywood (2020). He also appeared in the horror hit Pearl (2022), the disaster blockbuster Twisters (2024) and the Apple TV+ mystery Lady in the Lake (2024). Like fellow rising stars Drew Starkey and Cooper Hoffman, Corenswet moved quickly from promising newcomer to franchise-leading man — and, like them, he did it with a mix of stage training and television work behind him.

David Corenswet’s Early Life & Background

David Packard Corenswet was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the city and in the nearby suburb of Lower Merion with his older sister, Amy. His father, John Corenswet, came from a Jewish family in New Orleans and worked as a stage actor in New York City before becoming a lawyer; his mother was also a lawyer. His maternal grandfather was Edward Packard, the author who created the Choose Your Own Adventure book series. Corenswet was raised Buddhist, though he has said it was “not in a religious sense,” and his family spent summers at a mindfulness retreat center.

Corenswet attended the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and began acting as a child in Philadelphia theater. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania for a year before transferring to the Juilliard School in New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama in 2016. The classical training at Juilliard gave him a grounding in stage work that he has carried into his screen career — and, in 2027, he is set to make his Broadway debut in a revival of Richard Greenberg’s Three Days of Rain.

David Corenswet’s Career

Corenswet’s first roles came on Philadelphia stages: he appeared in All My Sons at the Arden Theatre Company in 2002, Macbeth at the Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival in 2003, La Vie En Bleu at the Walnut Street Theatre in 2003 and The Forgiving Harvest at People’s Light in 2004. He wrote and acted in the film Following Chase in 2011, and co-wrote, produced and starred in the web series Moe & Jerryweather (2014–2016) with Adam Langdon. He also wrote a television pilot, The Tap, directed by Rob Reiner, which USA Network ultimately declined to pick up. His first feature-film role was as Michael Lawson in Affairs of State (2018), followed by guest spots on House of Cards, Elementary and Instinct.

His breakthrough came in 2019, when Ryan Murphy cast him as River Barkley in Netflix’s The Politician. River was the charismatic, troubled student whose death sets the first season in motion, and the role made Corenswet a familiar face overnight. Murphy cast him again the following year as the lead, Jack Castello, in Hollywood (2020), a reimagining of postwar Tinseltown in which Jack is a young actor chasing a studio contract. In 2022 he had a busy year: he appeared in the Netflix romance Look Both Ways, played the projectionist in Ti West’s horror prequel Pearl, and co-starred in the HBO crime drama We Own This City.

In 2023, Corenswet was cast as Clark Kent and Superman in James Gunn’s Superman, the first live-action film of the new DC Universe. The film was released in July 2025 to strong reviews, with critics praising his earnest, humane performance, and it made him a global star. He played a storm chaser opposite Glen Powell in Twisters (2024) and appeared in Lady in the Lake (2024) with Natalie Portman. He will return as Superman in Supergirl (2026) and Man of Tomorrow (2027), and he plays former NFL player John Tuggle in the film Mr. Irrelevant, due from Paramount on Christmas Day 2026. In February 2027 he is scheduled to make his Broadway debut in Three Days of Rain, alongside François Arnaud and Yvonne Strahovski.

Facts About David Corenswet

• His maternal grandfather, Edward Packard, created the Choose Your Own Adventure book series.
• He was a child actor in Philadelphia theater before he ever appeared on screen.
• He studied at the Juilliard School in New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2016.
• He won the Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie for Superman in August 2026.
• He married Julia Best Warner in March 2023 in an interfaith ceremony in New Orleans, officiated by both a priest and a rabbi.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is David Corenswet?

David Corenswet is 33 years old. He was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Who is David Corenswet’s wife?

David Corenswet’s wife is Julia Best Warner. They married in March 2023 in New Orleans.

What is David Corenswet’s net worth?

David Corenswet’s net worth is approximately $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2026).

What is David Corenswet best known for?

David Corenswet is best known for playing Superman in Superman (2025), and for his roles in The Politician and Hollywood.

Does David Corenswet have children?

Yes. David Corenswet and his wife Julia Best Warner have one daughter, born in 2024.

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