Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

  • Full name: Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
  • Born: May 5, 1983 (age 39)
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Years active: 2001–present
  • Nationality: British

Early life and career

Henry Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in Saint Helier, Jersey, British Crown Dependency. He is the fourth of five boys. Cavill attended Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England.

Cavill began his acting career in 2001, with a role in the television film Laguna. He went on to appear in a number of television shows, including The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002–2003), Midsomer Murders (2003), and The Tudors (2007–2010).

Film career

Cavill made his film debut in 2002, with a small role in the film The Count of Monte Cristo. He went on to appear in a number of films, including Tristan & Isolde (2006), Stardust (2007), and Immortals (2011).

In 2013, Cavill landed his breakthrough role as Superman in the film Man of Steel. He went on to reprise the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017).

In addition to his role as Superman, Cavill has also starred in a number of other films, including Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), The Witcher (2019), and Enola Holmes (2020).

Personal life

Henry Cavill is a private person and does not share much about his personal life with the public. He is reportedly single.

Cavill is a keen gamer and has spoken about his love of video games in interviews. He is also a fan of rugby and football.

Awards and nominations

Henry Cavill has won numerous awards and nominations for his work in film and television, including:

  • Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2010)
  • Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor – Action (2013)
  • MTV Movie Award for Best Hero (2013)
  • Saturn Award for Best Actor (2013)

Filmography

  • Laguna (2001)
  • The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002)
  • The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002–2003)
  • Midsomer Murders (2003)
  • Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005)
  • Tristan & Isolde (2006)
  • Red Riding Hood (2006)
  • Stardust (2007)
  • The Tudors (2007–2010)
  • Immortals (2011)
  • Man of Steel (2013)
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
  • The Witcher (2019)
  • Enola Holmes (2020)
  • Mission: Impossible 7 (2023)
  • Mission: Impossible 8 (2024)
  • Argylle (2023)

Upcoming films

  • The Flash (2023)
  • Highlander (TBA)
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