Tyler Lee Hoechlin (/ˈhɛklɪn/; born September 11, 1987) is an
American actor. Initially earning recognition for starring as Michael
Sullivan Jr. in the 2002 film Road to Perdition, Hoechlin went on to
star as Martin Brewer on 7th Heaven between 2003 and 2007. In
television, he is also known for portraying Derek Hale on Teen Wolf,
and Superman in the Arrowverse series Supergirl and Superman &
Lois.Hoechlin was born in Corona, California, on September 11, 1987,
to Lori and Don Hoechlin, describing his family's ethnic background as
"Native American, German, Irish, and some others." He has two
brothers, Tanner and Travis and an older sister, Carrie. He graduated
from Santiago High School in 2006.Hoechlin began playing baseball at
the age of seven. He played throughout high school, playing in the
Area Code Games in both 2004 and 2005. He earned a scholarship to
Arizona State University, where he played infield and the team made it
to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2008, after a year
at Arizona State, he transferred to the University of California,
Irvine. He played infield as a second baseman for the UC Irvine
Anteaters. During this time, he also played in collegiate summer
leagues.
American actor. Initially earning recognition for starring as Michael
Sullivan Jr. in the 2002 film Road to Perdition, Hoechlin went on to
star as Martin Brewer on 7th Heaven between 2003 and 2007. In
television, he is also known for portraying Derek Hale on Teen Wolf,
and Superman in the Arrowverse series Supergirl and Superman &
Lois.Hoechlin was born in Corona, California, on September 11, 1987,
to Lori and Don Hoechlin, describing his family's ethnic background as
"Native American, German, Irish, and some others." He has two
brothers, Tanner and Travis and an older sister, Carrie. He graduated
from Santiago High School in 2006.Hoechlin began playing baseball at
the age of seven. He played throughout high school, playing in the
Area Code Games in both 2004 and 2005. He earned a scholarship to
Arizona State University, where he played infield and the team made it
to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2008, after a year
at Arizona State, he transferred to the University of California,
Irvine. He played infield as a second baseman for the UC Irvine
Anteaters. During this time, he also played in collegiate summer
leagues.
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