Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Rosenbaum
How Michael Rosenbaum built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Michael Rosenbaum is an American actor and podcaster, most notably recognized for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in the television series *Smallville*. His performance as Lex Luthor was critically acclaimed and acknowledged as one of television's most memorable villains.
2001: Voice Acting Role in Justice League
In 2001, Michael Rosenbaum began voicing Wally West / The Flash in the DC Animated Universe series Justice League.
2001: Saturn Award for Smallville
In 2001, Michael Rosenbaum received a Saturn Award for his portrayal of Lex Luthor on Smallville.
2004: Voice Acting in Justice League Unlimited
In 2004, Michael Rosenbaum continued voicing Wally West / The Flash in the DC Animated Universe series Justice League Unlimited.
2006: End of Justice League Unlimited
In 2006, Michael Rosenbaum finished voicing Wally West / The Flash in the DC Animated Universe series Justice League Unlimited.
February 2008: Leaving Smallville
In February 2008, Michael Rosenbaum confirmed that he would be leaving Smallville after the seventh season.
February 11, 2011: Returning to Smallville
On February 11, 2011, it was announced that Michael Rosenbaum would return to Smallville for the two-hour series finale.
May 13, 2011: Smallville Series Finale
On May 13, 2011, Michael Rosenbaum reprised his role as Lex Luthor in the two-hour series finale of Smallville.
2012: Appeared in Hit and Run
In 2012, Michael Rosenbaum appeared in Hit and Run, portraying the character Gil.
2013: Lex Luthor Included in "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time"
In 2013, TV Guide included Michael Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex Luthor on Smallville in their list of "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time".
June 17, 2014: Cast as Lead in Impastor
On June 17, 2014, Michael Rosenbaum was cast as the lead in the TV Land original sitcom Impastor.
2014: Directorial and Writing Debut
In 2014, Michael Rosenbaum made his feature-film directorial and writing debut with the comedy Back in the Day, starring as an actor who returns to his hometown in Indiana for a class reunion.
2015: Lead Role in Impastor
In 2015, Michael Rosenbaum played the lead role in the TV Land comedy series Impastor.
2016: Impastor Role Continues
In 2016, Michael Rosenbaum continued in the lead role in the TV Land comedy series Impastor.
2017: Narrator for Hunted
In 2017, Michael Rosenbaum served as narrator for the reality television show Hunted and starred in the Indie thriller The Neighbor.
2018: Inside of You Podcast Debut
In 2018, Michael Rosenbaum debuted his casual celebrity interview-based podcast called Inside of You, with Tom Welling as his first guest.
February 9, 2021: Best Days Album Release
On February 9, 2021, Michael Rosenbaum's band Sun Spin released their first album, Best Days.
July 2022: Talkville Podcast Launch
In July 2022, Michael Rosenbaum and Tom Welling launched the podcast Talkville, where they re-watch every episode of Smallville.
January 6, 2023: Never Is What it Is Album Release
On January 6, 2023, Michael Rosenbaum's band Sun Spin released their second album, Never Is What it Is.
May 2023: Reprised Martinex Role
In May 2023, Michael Rosenbaum reprised the role of Martinex in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
October 2023: Starring in Scared with Michael Rosenbaum and Jon Heder
In October 2023, it was reported that Michael Rosenbaum and Jon Heder would star in the horror-themed reality television series Scared with Michael Rosenbaum and Jon Heder. Rosenbaum expressed his excitement for the show.
2024: Lead Actor in TRUE NOIR: The Assassination of Anton Cermak
In 2024, Michael Rosenbaum was the lead actor in the audio series TRUE NOIR: The Assassination of Anton Cermak, penned by Max Allan Collins.
2025: Co-creator and Executive Producer of The Old Lady on "F" Street
In 2025, it was announced that Michael Rosenbaum would be Co-creator and Executive Producer of the series, "The Old Lady on "F" Street", which centers on Dorothea Puente.
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