History of David Corenswet in Timeline
David Corenswet is an American actor who gained recognition after graduating from Juilliard in 2016. He started with guest roles in television series like House of Cards before landing lead roles in Ryan Murphy's Netflix shows The Politician and Hollywood. In 2022, he appeared in the films Look Both Ways and Pearl, as well as the HBO miniseries We Own This City. After supporting roles in Twisters and Lady in the Lake, Corenswet achieved significant prominence for his role as Superman in the upcoming DC Universe film, Superman (2025).
July 8, 1993: David Corenswet Born
On July 8, 1993, David Packard Corenswet was born, marking the beginning of his life and future career as an American actor.
2002: Appearance in All My Sons
In 2002, as a child actor, Corenswet appeared in the Arden Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
2003: Appearance in Macbeth and La Vie En Bleu
In 2003, Corenswet appeared in the Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival's production of Macbeth and the Walnut Street Theatre's production of La Vie En Bleu.
2004: Appearance in The Forgiving Harvest
In 2004, Corenswet appeared in the People's Light and Theatre Company's production of The Forgiving Harvest.
2011: Creation of Following Chase
In 2011, Corenswet wrote the screenplay for and acted in Following Chase, which was directed by Greg Koorhan.
2014: Creation of Moe & Jerryweather
In 2014, Corenswet co-wrote, produced, and starred in Moe & Jerryweather, a two-season sketch-comedy web series, alongside Adam Langdon.
2016: Graduation from Juilliard School
In 2016, Corenswet earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama from the Juilliard School, culminating his formal training in the arts.
2016: Cast in The Tap Pilot
In 2016, director Rob Reiner cast Corenswet as a co-lead in his planned television series, The Tap, set at Yale College in 1969.
2016: Uncovering Corruption as David McDougall
In 2016, the work of veteran police investigator David McDougall (played by David Corenswet in We Own This City), helped uncover years of corruption in the Gun Trace Task Force of the Baltimore police department.
2017: Filming of The Tap Pilot
In 2017, the pilot episode of The Tap, which Corenswet was cast in, was filmed after being ordered by USA Network, but the series was ultimately not picked up.
2018: Starring in Affairs of State
In 2018, Corenswet starred as Michael Lawson in Affairs of State, his first film role after graduating from Juilliard, also making guest appearances in House of Cards, Elementary, and Instinct.
2018: Guest Starring in House of Cards
In 2018, David Corenswet began guest starring in television series, including House of Cards, which was one of his early roles in the television industry.
November 2019: Interest in Portraying Superman
In November 2019, David Corenswet expressed his interest in portraying Superman and his hope for a bright and optimistic version of the character.
2019: Lead Role in The Politician
In 2019, David Corenswet played one of the lead roles in the Netflix series The Politician, created by Ryan Murphy, marking a significant step in his career.
2019: Portrayal of River Barkley in The Politician
In 2019, David Corenswet portrayed River Barkley in Netflix's The Politician, directed by Ryan Murphy, marking a notable role in his career.
2020: Starring in Hollywood
In 2020, David Corenswet starred as Jack Castello in Hollywood, a Netflix limited series, and served as an executive producer on the project.
2022: Co-starring in Multiple Films and Series
In 2022, David Corenswet co-starred in the HBO limited series We Own This City as David McDougall, the Netflix film Look Both Ways as Jake, and the A24 film Pearl as The Projectionist.
2022: Starring in Look Both Ways, Pearl, and We Own This City
In 2022, David Corenswet starred in the films Look Both Ways and Pearl, and the HBO miniseries We Own This City, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
March 2023: Marriage to Julia Warner
In March 2023, David Corenswet married Julia Warner in an interfaith ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans.
June 2023: Cast as Superman
In June 2023, David Corenswet was cast as Superman/Clark Kent and Ultraman in the DC Studios film Superman directed by James Gunn.
2023: Filming The Answers Pilot
In February 2023, David Corenswet filmed the pilot for The Answers, an FX adaptation of Catherine Lacey's novel, portraying Christopher Skye.
October 2024: Cast in Mr. Irrelevant
In October 2024, David Corenswet was cast in Jonathan Levine's upcoming film Mr. Irrelevant as football player John Tuggle.
2024: Birth of Daughter
In 2024, David Corenswet and Julia Warner welcomed their first child, a daughter, into their family.
2024: Roles in The Greatest Hits, Twisters, and Lady in the Lake
In 2024, David Corenswet co-starred in The Greatest Hits, premiered at SXSW Film & TV Festival, played Scott in Twisters, and appeared in Apple TV+'s Lady in the Lake.
2024: Supporting Roles in Twisters and Lady in the Lake
In 2024, David Corenswet had supporting roles in the film Twisters and the miniseries Lady in the Lake, adding to his growing filmography.
April 2025: Move Back to Pennsylvania
In April 2025, it was reported that David Corenswet and his wife, Julia Warner, had moved back to Pennsylvania to raise their daughter.
July 2025: Release of Superman
In July 2025, the DC Universe film Superman, starring David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, was released and received widespread critical praise.
2025: Portrayal of Superman
In 2025, David Corenswet rose to prominence with his portrayal of the superhero Superman in James Gunn's DC Universe film Superman, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2027: Reprising Role in Man of Tomorrow
In 2027, David Corenswet is scheduled to reprise the role of Superman in the upcoming film, Man of Tomorrow.
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