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Michael Rosenbaum Biography

Birth Name:Michael Owen Rosenbaum

Birth Place:Oceanside, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • He has been nominated for several awards for his Lex Luthor character, including the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television from 2002-2006, and a win in 2002 for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series
  • In 1995, he graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
  • He is best known for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in the TV series "Smallville․"
  • He has created a new production company, Rose and Bomb Productions, which has several projects in the works, including a half-hour comedy for FOX that he is also writing
  • While at a convention, he got a autograph from Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee, who wrote "You're the best Lex Luthor․"

Awards

  • 2002Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: winner
  • 2002Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Male: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Sidekick: nominated
  • 2003Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2003SFX Award-Best Newcomer: winner
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Sidekick: nominated
  • 2004Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2006Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Villain: nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Villain: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Villain: nominated
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner