Tyler Lee Hoechlin (/hkln/; 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.
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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