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Henry Cavill
Actor

Henry Cavill

5 May 1983Born
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St. Helier, Jersey, Channel IslandsBirthplace

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.

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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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Filmography

  1. TBABroadswordFilm
  2. TBAHighlanderFilm: Connor MacLeod
  3. TBAThe Rosie ProjectFilm
  4. TBAVoltronFilm
  5. TBAUntitled McG FilmFilm
  6. 2026Enola Holmes 3Film: Sherlock Holmes
  7. 2026In the GreyFilm: Sid
  8. 2024Deadpool & WolverineFilm: The Cavillrine
  9. 2024The Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareFilm: Gus March-Phillips
  10. 2024ArgylleFilm: Argylle
  11. 2022Enola Holmes 2Film: Sherlock Holmes
  12. 2022Black AdamFilm: Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)
  13. 2021Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueFilm: Superman / Clark Kent
  14. 2020Enola HolmesFilm: Sherlock Holmes
  15. 2019The WitcherSeries: Geralt of Rivia (24 episodes)
  16. 2019Night HunterFilm: Marshall
  17. 2018Mission: Impossible - FalloutFilm: August Walker
  18. 2017Justice LeagueFilm: Superman / Clark Kent
  19. 2017Sand CastleFilm: Captain Syverson
  20. 2016Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeFilm: Clark Kent / Superman
  21. 2016DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice LeagueFilm
  22. 2015The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Film: Napoleon Solo
  23. 2013Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of SteelFilm
  24. 2013Man of SteelFilm: Clark Kent / Kal-El
  25. 2012The Cold Light of DayFilm: Will Shaw
  26. 2011ImmortalsFilm: Theseus
  27. 2010Running ManSeries (1 episode)
  28. 2009Blood CreekFilm: Evan Marshall
  29. 2009Whatever WorksFilm: Randy James
  30. 2007StardustFilm: Humphrey
  31. 2007The TudorsSeries: Charles Brandon (38 episodes)
  32. 2006Red Riding HoodFilm: Hunter
  33. 2006Tristan & IsoldeFilm: Melot
  34. 2005Hellraiser: HellworldFilm: Mike
  35. 2003I Capture the CastleFilm: Stephen Colley
  36. 2002Goodbye, Mr. ChipsFilm: Soldier Colley
  37. 2002The Inspector Lynley MysteriesSeries: Chas Quilter (1 episode)
  38. 2002The Count of Monte CristoFilm: Albert Mondego
  39. 2001Hotel LagunaFilm: Thomas Aprea
  40. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Simon Mayfield (1 episode)

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