David Corenswet is 33 years old in 2026. Born July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he just turned 33 this month. Corenswet became a household name after landing the title role in James Gunn's Superman (2025), the film that relaunched DC Studios' cinematic universe.
From Juilliard to the Cape
Corenswet trained as a stage actor at the Juilliard School in New York, graduating in 2016, before building a television career with guest roles on House of Cards and lead parts in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series The Politician and Hollywood. His film breakthrough came through supporting roles in Pearl (2022) and Twisters (2024).
In 2023, at age 29, he was announced as the new Superman, taking over a role previously defined by Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill. The film, released in July 2025 when Corenswet was 31, introduced a deliberately warmer, more optimistic take on the character and launched a new multi-year slate of DC films under Gunn's direction.
David Corenswet's Zodiac Sign
Born July 8, Corenswet is a Cancer — a sign associated with emotional depth, loyalty and a strong protective instinct, qualities widely cited by directors describing his approach to Superman's more vulnerable, human moments. See our full zodiac breakdown for more.
Source: Wikipedia — David Corenswet
David Corenswet's Age at Every Major Milestone
| Age | Year | Milestone |
| 9 | 2002 | Begins stage acting |
| 22 | 2016 | Graduates from Juilliard's acting program — the same program Christopher Reeve attended |
| 26 | 2019 | Lands a lead role in Netflix's The Politician |
| 28 | 2022 | Stars in Pearl, Look Both Ways and We Own This City |
| 29 | 2023 | Gets the call from director James Gunn offering him the role of Superman |
| 32 | 2025 | Superman is released — becomes the new Man of Steel |