Movie Actor
Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill is an British actor renowned for playing Superman, Charles Brandon, Geralt of Rivia and Sherlock Holmes.
Full Name
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
Age
41
Birth Date
May 5, 1983 Zodiac
Taurus Born
England Height
6′ 1″
Popularity
Fame Level
% of people who know them
70%
Liked by
64%
Neutral
27%
Disliked by
9%
About
Henry Cavill is an English actor best known for his portrayal of the iconic DC character Superman in 2013's "Man of Steel" and the subsequent hit sequels. Cavill has also gained recognition for leading roles in such films as "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Justice League".
Henry Cavill Timeline
1983
Henry Cavill is Born
On May 5, 1983, Henry Cavill was born in Jersey, Channel Islands, England.
2001
Film Debut in Laguna
At the age of 18, Cavill made his film debut in the thriller Laguna.
2002
Casts in The Count of Monte Cristo
Cavill played Albert Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo, which gained him wider recognition.
2007
Stars in The Tudors
Cavill played Charles Brandon in the TV series The Tudors from 2007 to 2010.
2013
Becomes Superman
Cavill was cast as Superman in Man of Steel, becoming the first non-American actor to play the character.
2015
Stars in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Henry Cavill starred as Napoleon Solo in the spy film The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
2019
Plays Geralt in The Witcher
Cavill played Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series The Witcher, which premiered in 2019.
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Henry Cavill is an English movie actor who was born on May 5, 1983 and is currently 40 years old. He is best known for his performance as the iconic DC Comics superhero Superman in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League, as well as the popular action spy film Mission: Impossible - Fallout.