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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 5, 1983
Place of Birth:
St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
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Henry Cavill
Biography
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is a British actor. He is known for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010), DC Comics character Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher (2019–present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020).
Cavill began his career with roles in the feature adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003). He later portrayed supporting roles in several television series, including BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, ITV's Midsomer Murders, and Showtime's The Tudors. He has since appeared in numerous major studio films, such as Tristan & Isolde (2006), Stardust (2007), Blood Creek (2009), Immortals (2011), The Cold Light of Day (2012), Sand Castle (2017) and Night Hunter (2018). Cavill gained international recognition with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). He also starred in the action spy films The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018).
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Gus March-Phillips |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | The Cavillrine |
| 2024 | Argylle | Argylle |
| 2022 | Black Adam | Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited) |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2 | Sherlock Holmes |
| 2021 | Making The Witcher: Season 2 | Self |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Superman / Clark Kent |
| 2020 | Enola Holmes | Sherlock Holmes |
| 2020 | Making The Witcher | Self - Geralt of Rivia |
| 2019 | Night Hunter | Marshall |
| 2018 | Mission: Impossible - Fallout | August Walker |
| 2017 | Justice League | Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El |
| 2017 | Sand Castle | Captain Syverson |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Clark Kent / Superman |
| 2016 | DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League | Self |
| 2015 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Napoleon Solo |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El |
| 2012 | The Cold Light of Day | Will Shaw |
| 2011 | Immortals | Theseus |
| 2009 | Blood Creek | Evan Marshall |
| 2009 | Whatever Works | Randy James |
| 2007 | Stardust | Humphrey |
| 2006 | Tristan & Isolde | Melot |
| 2006 | Red Riding Hood | Hunter |
| 2005 | Hellraiser: Hellworld | Mike |
| 2003 | I Capture the Castle | Stephen Colley |
| 2002 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Albert Mondego |
| 2002 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Soldier Colley |
| 2001 | Hotel Laguna | Thomas Aprea |
| In the Grey | John Grey | |
| Broadsword | ||
| Highlander | Connor MacLeod | |
| The Rosie Project | ||
| Voltron | ||
| Enola Holmes 3 | Sherlock Holmes |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Witcher | Geralt of Rivia |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors | Self |
| 2013 | The Frame | Clark Kent / Superman |
| 2012 | Honest Trailers | Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Running Man | |
| 2007 | The Tudors | Charles Brandon |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show | Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self |
| 2002 | The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | Chas Quilter |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders | Simon Mayfield |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark | Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight | Self |