By Editorial Staff 
Who is David Corenswet?
David Corenswet is an actor who lives in the United States. In 2018, he began guest starring in television series, including House of Cards, after graduating from Juilliard in 2016. After that, he appeared in the Netflix shows The Politician (2019–2020) and Hollywood (2020), both created by Ryan Murphy. Since then, he has played the roles in the films Look Both Ways and Pearl, as well as the HBO miniseries We Own This City (all 2022). He is all set to play Clark Kent/Superman in the upcoming DC Studios film Superman from director James Gunn; it is set to be the first live action film in the DC Universe (DCU). February 29, 2024 was the date when the filming began and it is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025. The creators recently shared the first glimpse on the media.
| Real Name/Full Name | David Packard Corenswet |
| Date Of Birth | 8 July 1993 |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Height | 6 feet 4inch |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Marital Status | Julia Best Warner (M. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Siblings | Amy Corenswet |
| Profession | Actor, and Screenwriter. |
| Net worth | $3 Million. |
Biography
David Corenswet, whose birth date is July 8th, 1993, resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Jewish family from New Orleans was the background of his father, John Corenswet, who was a stage actor. His mother is a homemaker, on the other hand. Amy Corenswet, David’s sister, completed her studies at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Corenswet began performing in early childhood and made appearances in several professional theater performances in Philadelphia, such as All My Sons, Macbeth, La Vie En Bleu, and The Forgiving Harvest. Shipley School was where he attended and graduated in 2011. After being accepted in his freshman year, he transferred to Juilliard School in New York City, where he enrolled. The year 2016 saw him receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.
Personal Life
Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans was the venue for the marriage of Corenswet and his wife, Julia Warner, in March 2023. The wedding ceremony was interfaith, featuring both the Catholic customs of her family and the Jewish customs of his father. As of April 2025, they had returned to Pennsylvania to raise their daughter, who they have one.
Career
In 2011, Corenswet made his first film appearance with Following Chase, a short film he co-wrote and appeared in. He was responsible for creating and starring in Moe & Jerryweather, a sketch-comedy web series that ran for two seasons from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, he was chosen to play a co-lead in The Tap, a pilot episode of a TV series that takes place at Yale College in 1969, directed by Rob Reiner. USA Network did not choose to air the series.
In 2018, David portrayed Michael Lawson in Affairs of State, which was also a movie that focused on politics. Forbes was astonished by his brilliant performance in this movie. Forbes.com praised and complimented his performance. Similarly, David portrayed the character of Claire Underwood on House of Cards.
In 2019, Corenswet rose to fame with his role as River Barkley, a wealthy and charismatic student who is the lover and rival of Payton Hobart (Ben Platt), in The Politician, a comedy-drama series created by Ryan Murphy for Netflix. He returned to his role in the show’s second season in 2020. He teamed up with Murphy once more in Hollywood, a series that focuses on a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood.
Men’s Health magazine and IndieWire have praised his performance. He is all set to play Clark Kent/Superman in the upcoming DC Studios film Superman from director James Gunn; it is set to be the first live action film in the DC Universe (DCU). February 29, 2024 was the date when the filming began and it is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025. Recently, the makers shared the initial image in the media.
Upcoming Projects
There are several exciting projects planned for Corenswet in the near future. The HBO miniseries We Own This City, which is based on the true story of the Baltimore Police Department’s corruption scandal in 2017, will feature him as a star. David McDougall, a detective, will be played by him as he tries to expose the wrongdoing of his colleagues. The show was created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, the same team behind The Wire and The Deuce.
He will be playing the role of Pearl S. Buck, the author of The Good Earth and winner of the Nobel Prize, in Pearl, a biographical drama film. Richard Walsh, the editor and lover of Buck, played by Juliette Binoche, will be his role. The film was directed by Sidney Kimmel and written by Ron Bass.
Corenswet was given the role of Superman in October 2021. Following a lengthy and secluded casting process that involved several other actors, including Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin, and Michael B. Jordan. In the film, he’ll be joined by Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, and Robert Pattinson as Batman. J.J. is set to direct the film that is expected to be released in 2025. The script was co-wrote by Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Net Worth
David Corenswet is believed to have a net worth of around $3 million by 2025. This impressive number is a reflection of his successful career in the entertainment industry. His income is derived from a combination of acting roles on TV and film, as well as endorsements and other business ventures. In the coming years, Corenswet’s net worth is expected to increase because of his rising popularity and demand for his talent.