Trivia

He is the first actor to shave his head to play Lex Luthor instead of wearing a bald cap as Gene Hackman and Lyle Talbot did.

Goes back to Indiana every summer to participate in an annual wiffle ball tournament with old high school friends.

He shaved his head for seven years for his role on ''Smallville''.

He has played Lex Luthor longer than any other actor.

Participates in many celebrity ice hockey and charity events. The charity he favors the most is the Ronald McDonald House.

The youngest actor to play Lex Luthor.

Graduated from Castle High school in Newburgh, Indiana. Then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western Kentucky University in 1995.

Bought the video arcade system of Galaga after receiving his first paycheck.

Hosts a podcast called "Inside of You" where he talks to various celebrities to help people get an insight into their lives.

Athletic and outgoing, Rosenbaum is an avid hockey player and golfer. He is also a dedicated New York Rangers fan. In addition, he has a passion for music, and plays both acoustic and electric guitar.

The Knights football Shirt in Sorority Boys is a reference to the Castle Knights from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana.

Plays the role of Lex Luthor on the series Smallville (2001), which is about the life of young Clark Kent. Coincidentally, he is also the voice of The Flash on Justice League (2001), a team that includes Superman.

He has been a regular cast member on two different series featuring Clark Kent (Superman) and Lex Luthor as main characters. He played Lex Luthor in Smallville (2001) from October 2001 to May 2008 and the Flash (Wally West) in Justice League (2001) from November 2001 to May 2006.

In addition to playing Lex Luthor on "Smallville" and the voice of The Flash on "Justice League", Michael Rosenbaum also provided the voice of another DC character, Deadman, on "Batman: The Brave and the Bold".

He is the son of Julie (Eckstein), a writer, and Mark Rosenbaum, who is in pharmaceuticals. Michael is from a Jewish family.

Has movie posters of Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Rocky (1976) in one of his rooms; along with a poster of all the heroes of D.C. comics.

Graduated from Castle High school in Newburgh, Indiana.

Participated in the Seattle Hockey Challenge in 2005 as he has for a few years. His brother, Eric, also participated this year.

Has a great affinity for 1980s Soft Rock. Has attended concerts such as Foreigner, Hall & Oates, and Olivia Newton-John.

Rosenbaum shares a birthdate (July 11) with Yul Brynner, another actor whose most famous roles called for him to shave his head.

Resides in Los Angeles.

Has a cousin Daniel, who graduated from UMASS in 2002. Michael attended the ceremony.

Nephew of Warren Eckstein.