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Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

Actor, also producer, director and writer · Born July 11, 1972 (54) · Oceanside, New York, USA

Michael Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American actor and director. He is best known for portraying Lex Luthor on Smallville and Flash in the DC animated universe.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 11, 1972 (54)
From
Oceanside, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer, director and writer
Titles
41 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 10% in 30 days

What are Michael Rosenbaum's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
30%
Bonds
27%
Morality
22%
Society
7%
Survival
5%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Identity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 4 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 8 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 5 of 13 analyzed roles.

Hero
5 of 13
Shadow
3 of 13
Threshold guardian
2 of 13
Shapeshifter
2 of 13
Ally
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Absurd
8
Thrilling
7
Joyful
7
Hopeful
8
Other
19

How their films linger

Fun12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5
  • Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Rosenbaum's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 41 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Rosenbaum's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 41 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Superman(2025)

    as Raptor Guard #1

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3(2023)

    as Martinex

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Batman: Death in the Family(2020)

    as Seth (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Neighbor(2017)

    as Scott

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Seth (voice)

  • Inside of you with Michael Rosenbaum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2(2017)

    as Martinex

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Hunted(2017)

    Show 7 episodes · as Narrator

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Impastor(2015)

    Show 20 episodes · as Buddy Dobbs

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Nightwing and Robin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow (voice)

  • Justice League: Throne of Atlantis(2015)

    as Drift Leader (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Back in the Day(2014)

    Director · Executive Producer · Writer · as Jim Owens

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics(2013)

    as Lex Luthor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Fade Into You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director · Producer · Writer

  • Hit and Run(2012)

    as Gil Rathbinn

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Doom(2012)

    as Flash (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Catch .44(2011)

    as Brandon

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Cost of Living (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Doomed Alpha Team Member (voice)

  • Two-Legged Rat Bastards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Young Eddie

  • Ghild (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Producer · Writer · as Brauly Gullivan

  • Breaking In(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Dutch

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Brother's Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Dwayne Sage

  • Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face(2010)

    as Carly Carl

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Father of Invention(2010)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Deadman / Triad Boss (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • James Gunn's PG Porn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Charlie Brown

  • Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight(2008)

    as Tanthalas 'Tanis' Half-Elven (voice)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Kickin' It Old Skool(2007)

    as Kip

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Colin

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Cursed(2005)

    as Kyle (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Racing Stripes(2005)

    as Ruffshodd (voice)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Justice League Unlimited(2004)

    Show 9 episodes · as Deadshot (voice) · as Ghoul (voice) · as The Flash (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Justice League: Starcrossed(2004)

    as Flash (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Paradise Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as The Flash / Wally West (voice)

  • Teen Titans(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kid Flash (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Bringing Down the House(2003)

    as Todd Gendler

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Poolhall Junkies(2002)

    as Danny

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Smallville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lex Luthor

  • Players (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sorority Boys(2002)

    as Adam / Adina

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Justice League(2001)

    Show 50 episodes · as The Flash (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Justice League: Secret Origins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Flash (voice)

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 153 episodes · Director · as Lex Luthor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Eyeball Eddie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Skelley

  • Sweet November(2001)

    as Brandon / Brandy

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Zeta Project(2001)

    Show 26 episodes · as Agent West (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Rave Macbeth(2001)

    as Marcus

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker(2000)

    as Ghoul (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Static Shock(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Flash (voice) · as Trapper (voice) · as Trapper / Speedtrap (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Jackie Chan Adventures(2000)

    Show 11 episodes · as Drago (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 26 episodes · as Jack Cooper

  • Batman Beyond(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Agent West (voice) · as Carl (voice) · as Carter Wilson / Terminal (voice) · as Ollie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Urban Legend(1998)

    as Parker Riley

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Ravenhearst (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil(1997)

    as George Tucker

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Tom Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 38 episodes · as Jonathan Summers

  • 1999(1997)

    as Brick

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Devil & The Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as The Devil

  • Untitled Dorothea Puente Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show Creator · Executive Producer

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles, 57 of them dated from 1997 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Bringing Down the House (2003)

$165M worldwide

Highest rated

Justice League Unlimited (2004)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Smallville (2001)

Film career

19972025

Peak 2002 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 7 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting56 of 58: 53 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting3 of 58: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting3 of 58: 0 only writing, 3 with another roleProducing4 of 58: 0 only producing, 4 with another roleOther crew1 of 58: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

58 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1990s8 · acting2000s26 · 26 acting · 1 crew2010s18 · 17 acting · 3 crew2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 4% of 25 roles
98030813

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michael Rosenbaum's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 44th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 41 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 41 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face (2010)

98th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Midcredits 98th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michael Rosenbaum's work okay for kids?

Across up to 12 MovieCove titles with content scores, every category sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore9 titles31–68 · median 46 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity12 titles25–59 · median 41 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity9 titles11–73 · median 31 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs7 titles8–53 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles39–71 · median 47 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michael Rosenbaum work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Rosenbaum's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Harland Williams shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles