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Who is Michael Rosenbaum?
Michael Rosenbaum is a well-known American actor and podcaster. Michael Rosenbaum is best known for his portrayal of Lex Luthor on the Superman television series Smallville, a role that TV Guide named one of the “60 Nastiest Villains of All Time” in 2013.
Early Life and Childhood
Michael Rosenbaum was born in the United States on July 11, 1972, in Oceanside, New York. He has the age of 49. Every year on July 11th, Rosenbaum celebrates his birthday.
Rosenbaum is the son of Julie (née Eckstein), a writer who wrote “Journey of a Lifetime,” and Mark Rosenbaum, a former pharmaceutical executive.
Rosenbaum is one of six siblings, including two brothers, Eric and Adam, and a sister, Laurie.
His mother remarried sports reporter Gordon Engelhardt, and his father remarried Alexis Pelegrino, with whom he had two daughters, Rosenbaum’s half-sisters Ava and Lia.
Warren Eckstein, a pet behaviorist, is Rosenbaum’s uncle. He is Jewish and claims to have felt “closer to religion” in New York than in Indiana.
Education Details
Michael Rosenbaum attended Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana, and Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and earned a degree in theatre arts.
He recently relocated to New York City to pursue an acting career.
Professional Career
Rosenbaum launched Inside of You, a casual celebrity interview podcast, with his Smallville co-star Tom Welling as his first guest.
This podcast is a fan favorite because Rosenbaum is unapologetically vulnerable and keeps it real, which creates a relaxing environment in which guests feel comfortable sharing the most intimate details about their lives.
He also rose to prominence for his role as Martinex in Guardians of the Galaxy 2, a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
This is the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Rosenbaum rose to prominence as Lex Luthor on the Superman television series Smallville, a role that TV Guide named one of the “60 Nastiest Villains of All Time” in 2013.
He announced in February 2008 that he would be leaving Smallville after the seventh season.
Following months of speculation and his initial refusal to return, it was announced on February 11, 2011, that he would return to Smallville for the two-hour series finale, which aired on May 13, 2011, with him reprising his role as Lex Luthor.
Net Worth and Salary
Michael Rosenbaum’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Relationship Status
Michael Rosenbaum dated actress and film director Danielle Andrea Harris in 2010. The two also attended Danielle’s film premiere, Hatchet 11, which was held at the Egyptian Theatre.
The reasons for and timing of the two splits are not mentioned. Rosenbaum also dated Candice King, from whom he later divorced.
Rosenbaum dated Smallville cast member Laura Vandervoort after his divorce from Candice in 2012. Following a year of dating, the couple split in 2013. Rosenbaum dated stylist Alix Legacy in 2017.
Body Measurements
He stands taller than average. Rosenbaum is 6 feet 0 inches tall (Approx. 1.83 m).
Social Media
His Instagram handle is @themichaelrosenbaum.
His Twitter handle is @michaelrosenbum.
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Trivia
- Rosenbaum was born on July 11, 1972, in Oceanside, New York, USA.
- In 2010, he dated actress and film director Danielle Andrea Harris.
- The two also attended Danielle’s film premiere, Hatchet 11, which was held at the Egyptian Theatre.
- His net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
- Rosenbaum is 6 feet 0 inches tall (Approx. 1.83 m).
