Henry Cavill
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 5, 1983 (43 years old)
Place of Birth
St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cavill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
| 2026 | In the GreyJohn Grey | |
| 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareMaj. Gus March-Phillips | |
| 2024 | Deadpool & WolverineThe Cavillrine | |
| 2024 | ArgylleArgylle | |
| 2023 | Making The Witcher: Season 3Self | |
| 2023 | Superpowered: The DC StorySelf (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Black AdamClark Kent / Superman (uncredited) | |
| 2022 | Enola Holmes 2Sherlock Holmes | |
| 2021 | Making The Witcher: Season 2Self | |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueSuperman / Clark Kent | |
| 2020 | Enola HolmesSherlock Holmes | |
| 2020 | Making The WitcherSelf - Geralt of Rivia | |
| 2019 | Night HunterMarshall | |
| 2019 | The WitcherGeralt of Rivia | |
| 2018 | Mission: Impossible - FalloutAugust Walker | |
| 2017 | Justice LeagueSuperman / Clark Kent | |
| 2017 | Sand CastleCaptain Syverson | |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeClark Kent / Superman | |
| 2016 | DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice LeagueSelf | |
| 2015 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Napoleon Solo | |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest | |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf | |
| 2013 | Man of SteelClark Kent / Superman / Kal-El | |
| 2013 | The FrameClark Kent / Superman | |
| 2012 | The Cold Light of DayWill Shaw | |
| 2011 | ImmortalsTheseus | |
| 2010 | Running Man | |
| 2009 | Blood CreekEvan Marshall | |
| 2009 | Whatever WorksRandy James | |
| 2007 | StardustHumphrey | |
| 2007 | The TudorsCharles Brandon | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton ShowSelf | |
| 2006 | Tristan & IsoldeMelot | |
| 2006 | Red Riding HoodHunter | |
| 2005 | Hellraiser: HellworldMike | |
| 2003 | I Capture the CastleStephen Colley | |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self | |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest | |
| 2002 | The Count of Monte CristoAlbert Mondego | |
| 2002 | Goodbye, Mr. ChipsSoldier Colley | |
| 2002 | The Inspector Lynley MysteriesChas Quilter | |
| 2001 | Hotel LagunaThomas Aprea | |
| 1997 | Midsomer MurdersSimon Mayfield | |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest | |
| 1981 | Entertainment TonightSelf | |
| - | Broadsword | |
| - | HighlanderConnor MacLeod | |
| - | The Rosie Project | |
| - | Voltron | |
| - | Enola Holmes 3Sherlock Holmes |














