Henry Cavill
Known for Acting · 50 credits
- Born
- 1983-05-05 (age 43)
- Place of birth
- St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
- Also known as
- Henry William Dalgliesh 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
TV Shows (13)
Running Man
2010
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Simon Mayfield
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
The Witcher
2019
as Geralt of Rivia
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self / Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
The Tudors
2007
as Charles Brandon
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
as Chas Quilter
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
Superpowered: The DC Story
2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Frame
2013
as Clark Kent / Superman
Movies (37)
In the Grey
2026
as Sid
Deadpool & Wolverine
2024
as The Cavillrine
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016
as Clark Kent / Superman
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
as Superman / Clark Kent
Man of Steel
2013
as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
Black Adam
2022
as Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)
Justice League
2017
as Superman / Clark Kent
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
2018
as August Walker
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
2024
as Maj. Gus March-Phillips
Enola Holmes
2020
as Sherlock Holmes
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
as Albert Mondego
Stardust
2007
as Humphrey
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
2015
as Napoleon Solo
Enola Holmes 3
2026
as Sherlock Holmes
Argylle
2024
as Argylle
Immortals
2011
as Theseus
Enola Holmes 2
2022
as Sherlock Holmes
Night Hunter
2019
as Marshall
Tristan & Isolde
2006
as Melot
Hellraiser: Hellworld
2005
as Mike
Sand Castle
2017
as Captain Syverson
Highlander
as Connor MacLeod
Blood Creek
2009
as Evan Marshall
The Cold Light of Day
2012
as Will Shaw
Making The Witcher
2020
as Self - Geralt of Rivia
Whatever Works
2009
as Randy James
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
2016
Broadsword
I Capture the Castle
2003
as Stephen Colley
Red Riding Hood
2006
as Hunter
Hotel Laguna
2001
as Thomas Aprea
The Rosie Project
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2002
as Soldier Colley
Making The Witcher: Season 2
2021
as Self
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel
2013
Voltron
Making The Witcher: Season 3
2023
as Self
About Henry Cavill
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 ser… With 50 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Henry Cavill has appeared in 37 films and 13 TV shows.
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- In the Grey (2026) — as Sid
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — as The Cavillrine
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — as Clark Kent / Superman
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) — as Superman / Clark Kent
- Man of Steel (2013) — as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
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