David Corenswet is an American actor best known for his roles as River Barkley in the Netflix series ‘The Politician’ and Jack Castello in ‘Hollywood’.
Net Worth (as of 2024): $2 million (estimated) Date of Birth: July 8, 1993 Age: 30 years old Born Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Nationality: American Source of Wealth: Actor Wife/Girlfriend: Unmarried/Not Known
Early Life and Family
Corenswet was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, John Corenswet, belongs to a Jewish family and worked as a stage actor in New York for several years before becoming a lawyer. His mother is also a lawyer, mediator, and author. David has a sister named Amy.
David’s maternal grandfather, Edward Packard, is a prominent book writer. He is the creator of the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book series and has written more than 50 books in the series.
Regarding his education, David attended The Juilliard School. He then continued his higher education at the University of Pennsylvania.
Career
David started acting in 2002 when he was only 9 years old, appearing in the Arden Theatre Company’s production of Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’. He also appeared in theater shows ‘Vie En Bleu’ and ‘Forgiving Harvest: A Play in Two Acts’.
His first film role came in 2011 with a short movie ‘Following Chase’. Subsequently, he appeared in several short films and television series including ‘Michael and Clyde’, ‘Moe & Jerryweather’, ‘One Bad Choice’, ‘Elementary’, ‘The Tap’, and ‘Controversy’. He also had a guest appearance in an episode of the Netflix series ‘House of Cards’.
David’s breakthrough came with Netflix’s series ‘The Politician’ in 2019, where his performance was praised by critics. He followed this with another major role in the Netflix hit show ‘Hollywood’. Both series were created by Ryan Murphy.
In 2023, Corenswet’s career reached new heights when he was cast as Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe film “Superman: Legacy”, set for release in 2025. This role is expected to significantly boost his profile in Hollywood.
David Corenswet Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
David is tall with an athletic build. He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighs around 85 kg (187 pounds). His chest size, waist size, and biceps size are approximately 40 inches, 32 inches, and 14.5 inches respectively. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
David Corenswet Net Worth
As of 2024, David Corenswet’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. This significant increase from his 2020 estimated worth of $300,000 to $600,000 can be attributed to his rising profile in Hollywood, major roles in successful Netflix series, and his casting as Superman. With the upcoming Superman film and potential franchise opportunities, his net worth is expected to grow substantially in the coming years.