Superman star engaged to actress

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh, star of Superman Returns, is engaged to actress-girlfriend Courtney Ford, his spokeswoman, Kacey Spies, said today.

Routh, 26, proposed to Ford, 28, earlier this month, Spies told The Associated Press. They plan to marry next year.

The couple co-star in the upcoming short film Denial.

Routh portrayed Superman/Clark Kent in the latest edition of the franchise.