Henry Cavill
Actor

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 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cavill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

May 5, 1983 (43 years old)
20
Movies
2
TV Shows
2002–Present
Career
Highlights
Enola Holmes 3 - Henry Cavill and Millie Bobby Brown
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Known For

The Witcher
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The Witcher
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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The Tudors
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The Tudors
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Man of Steel
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Man of Steel
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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Black Adam
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Black Adam
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Filmography

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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Man of Steel
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Man of Steel
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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Black Adam
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Black Adam
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
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TV Shows

All TV shows

The Witcher
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The Witcher
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The Tudors
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The Tudors
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Videos

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'The Witcher' Season 4 Teaser 01:23
'The Witcher' Season 4 Teaser
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Featurette 01:13
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
'The Witcher' Season 4 First Look 00:50
'The Witcher' Season 4 First Look
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Clip: Dead Puppet 00:57
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Clip: Dead Puppet
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Clip: Marjorie Meets Luhr 00:35
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Clip: Marjorie Meets Luhr
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Trailer 01:59
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Trailer

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What to Watch this Week: 'Zack Snyder's Justice League,' 'The Courier,' 'Happily,' 'Last Call,' & more

What to Watch this Week: 'Zack Snyder's Justice League,' 'The Courier,' 'Happily,' 'Last Call,' & more

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Grae Drake ·
Henry Cavill Is Ridiculously Ripped in First Trailer for 'The Witcher'

Henry Cavill Is Ridiculously Ripped in First Trailer for 'The Witcher'

Your post-GoT obsession?

Sharon Knolle ·
Netflix Unveils First Look Photos of 'The Witcher,' Which Is Heading to Comic-Con

Netflix Unveils First Look Photos of 'The Witcher,' Which Is Heading to Comic-Con

Something ’Witcher’ this way comes

Kelly Woo ·
Henry Cavill Joins 'Enola Holmes' Adaptation as Sherlock Holmes

Henry Cavill Joins 'Enola Holmes' Adaptation as Sherlock Holmes

Cavill will be Millie Bobby Brown's onscreen brother.

Stephanie Topacio Long ·
Every On-Screen Superman, Ranked

Every On-Screen Superman, Ranked

There can be only one Man of Steel at the top of the pack.

Jesse Schedeen ·
First Look at Henry Cavill in Netflix's Upcoming Fantasy Series 'The Witcher'

First Look at Henry Cavill in Netflix's Upcoming Fantasy Series 'The Witcher'

He's got a new look ... and not for Halloween

Kelly Woo ·