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Henry William Cavill, better known as Henry Cavill, was born on 5 May 1983. He is a well-known British actor. One of his most famous portrayals is from Showtime’s The Tudors, where he played Charles Brandon for 3 years, from 2007 to 2010. He became famous when he became part of the DC Extended Universe and played Superman in the DC Comics Netflix fantasy series.
He is also a part of the Witcher that started to be aired in 2019, and he played Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes: a Netflix film in 2020. Cavill has been a part of the industry for over 20 years now and began his career with a role in the version of The Count of Monte Cristo in the year 2002, followed by a part in I Capture the Castle in the following year.
He has been active in numerous TV series and played the part of a supporting actor in series like The Inspector Lynley Mysteries on BBC, Showtime’s The Tudors, and Midsomer Murders on ITV. He also made an appearance in films like Tristan & Isolde, Immortals, Stardust, and Sand Castle.
He has been internationally recognized for his role as Superman in a lot of DC Extended Universe films. He portrayed the role in Man of Steel in the year 2013, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the year 2016, Justice League in the year 2017, and Justice League in 2021. He was also a part of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Career
Henry Cavill has been in the industry for over 20 years now. He began his career with the movie Laguna in 2001, followed by an adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo in 2002. He had a regular appearance on The Inspector Lynley Mysteries aired on BBC in 2002, Goodbye, Mr Chips in the same year 2002, and a series Midsomer Murders in 2003. He was a part of I Capture the Castle in the year 2003, Hellraiser: Hellworld in the year 2005, and Tristan & Isolde and Red Riding Hood in the year 2006. He also played a small role in Stardust in 2007.
Cavill played the lead leading role in a TV series named The Tudors for 3 years, from 2007 to 2010. He played the role of Charles Brandon in the series. He got a lot of commercial acclaim for the role and was nominated for a Golden Globe. He also won an Emmy in the year 2008. The show bolstered his career, and the audience in America got to know his abilities.
Cavill was the first choice to play Superman in the film: Superman: Flyby. Unfortunately, the director pulled out, and the project was taken over by Bryan Singer, who cast Brandon Routh as Superman. Fifteen years later, an AI device chose him as the successor to Craig.
While featuring in The Tudors, he was also a part of Joel Schumacher’s film Blood Creek. He also played a supporting role in Whatever Works in 2009. He then became the lead Theseus in the mythological film, Immortals and starred in The Cold Light of Day alongside Bruce Willis in 2012.
In 2011, Cavill was cast as Superman in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. He was claimed to be the perfect choice for the role. His journey took a boost on his road to success. After that, Cavill played Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
He also played Superman in the theatrical version of Justice League in 2017, directed by Joss Whedon. He was a part of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which was released on HBO Max in 2021. In 2015, he was part of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: a spy series. In 2018, he was a part of the spy film Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Later, he starred in Night Hunter: a psychological thriller. In addition, Cavill acted as the protagonist Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, premiering on Netflix.
He played Sherlock Holmes in the adaptation of The Enola Holmes Mysteries, alongside Millie Bobby Brown. It was announced in July 2021 that Cavill would be a part of the spy film Argylle and be a part of The Rosie Project, based on a book written by Graeme Simsion.
Net Worth
Being one of the most well-known actors in recent times and playing important roles like Superman and the Geralt of Rivia, Cavill has gained a lot of attention as many people wonder about the actor’s net worth.
Cavill has been the face of Huawei P9 and Dunhill fragrances, and he bought a $5 million home in Lake Sherwood in 2013. The mansion is located just outside Hollywood. According to trusted sources, his net worth in 2022 is about $40 million.
Biography
Henry Cavill was born in a British Crown dependency: the Bailiwick of Jersey located in the Channel Islands. Cavill’s father, Colin Richard Cavill, works as a stockbroker and was of English origin. His mother, Marianne, is a housewife born in Jersey and is of Scottish, Irish, and English origin. Henry has 4 brothers. He is the second youngest of all. He was educated at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Jersey before moving to Buckinghamshire in the Stowe School.
He was always interested in acting and participating in school plays. He was extremely fond of plays by Shakespeare. He took part in the stage performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Grease”. He also directed and played Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in a BBC documentary. He was picked by casting directors at school at the young age of 17 and was chosen to play Albert Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo.
Age/Height
Born on 5 May 1983 in Jersey, Channel Islands, Cavill turned 39 this year. He is also nicknamed the dashing dude due to his amazing looks and personality. He is 6’1″ tall and has looks to die for. He has a strong, defined jawline, a macho and muscular physique, with a deep voice.
Father/Family
Henry Cavill was born to Colin Richard Cavill, who belongs to England, and Marianne Dalgliesh, who has Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. Cavill’s father was a stockbroker, and his mother was a full-time homemaker. He has four brothers. As a young boy, he wanted to join the military and serve his country.
His father, before working as a stockbroker, served in the Navy. His two elder brothers also served in the military. His eldest brother Piers was in the army, while another sibling, Nick, is working for the Royal Marines as a major. He studied at the Stowe School, where he took an active part in the Combined Cadet Force training course. He was also inclined to sports like rugby but could not play professionally due to an injury.
Wife/Girlfriend
Henry has not married yet. He was once engaged to Ellen Whitaker in the year 2011. However, the engagement broke off due to some unknown personal reasons. In 2012, Henry dated Gina Carano, but the relationship was soon over.
Kaley Cuoco then became his girlfriend, whom he dated for just a few weeks, and then he was liked up with Tara King, but they split in 2016. Henry Cavill is now in love with his new girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso.
Hobbies
Henry Cavill has a great interest in ancient history pertaining to Greece, Egypt, and Ancient Rome. He is a die-hard fan of video games, and he has openly accepted in an interview that he almost missed the call from his director Zack Snyder that he would play the role of Superman as he busy playing the game World of Warcraft.
He is a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs: an NFL football team. He is deeply involved in a lot of sports and loves to read and travel.
Education
Cavill was educated at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Jersey before moving to Buckinghamshire in the Stowe School.
He was always interested in acting and participating in school plays. He was extremely fond of plays of Shakespeare. He took part in the stage performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Grease”.
Facts
- Cavill’s favourite actor is Russell Crowe.
- He loves the movie is ‘Gladiator’ starring his favourite actor Crowe, who also portrayed the role of Superman’s father in ‘Man of Steel.’
- He wants to play the character of Alexander the Great once in his career as it is his dream role.
- He can speak French, Italian, German, and English.
- He almost lost the role of Superman as he was busy playing the video game: World of Warcraft! He is a video game addict.
FAQs
Who is Henry Cavill?
Henry Cavill is a well-known British actor who has portrayed the role of Superman in the DC series.
How old is Henry Cavill?
Born on 5 May 1983 in Jersey, Channel Islands, Cavill turned 39 this year.
Who are his siblings?
He is the second youngest of the 5 brothers. His siblings are Charlie Cavill, Piers Cavill, Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill, and Simon Cavill.
Is Henry married?
No, Henry Cavill is in love with his new girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso.
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