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Henry Cavill

Actor

Henry Cavill

Born May 5, 1983 in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands33 films

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).

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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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Filmography

33 films as actor
  1. TBABroadsword
  2. TBAHighlanderConnor MacLeod
  3. TBAThe Rosie Project
  4. TBAVoltron
  5. TBAUntitled McG Film
  6. 2026Enola Holmes 3Sherlock Holmes
  7. 2026In the GreySid
  8. 2024Deadpool & WolverineThe Cavillrine
  9. 2024The Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareGus March-Phillips
  10. 2024ArgylleArgylle
  11. 2022Enola Holmes 2Sherlock Holmes
  12. 2022Black AdamClark Kent / Superman (uncredited)
  13. 2021Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueSuperman / Clark Kent
  14. 2020Enola HolmesSherlock Holmes
  15. 2019Night HunterMarshall
  16. 2018Mission: Impossible - FalloutAugust Walker
  17. 2017Justice LeagueSuperman / Clark Kent
  18. 2017Sand CastleCaptain Syverson
  19. 2016Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeClark Kent / Superman
  20. 2015The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Napoleon Solo
  21. 2013Man of SteelClark Kent / Kal-El
  22. 2012The Cold Light of DayWill Shaw
  23. 2011ImmortalsTheseus
  24. 2009Blood CreekEvan Marshall
  25. 2009Whatever WorksRandy James
  26. 2007StardustHumphrey
  27. 2006Red Riding HoodHunter
  28. 2006Tristan & IsoldeMelot
  29. 2005Hellraiser: HellworldMike
  30. 2003I Capture the CastleStephen Colley
  31. 2002Goodbye, Mr. ChipsSoldier Colley
  32. 2002The Count of Monte CristoAlbert Mondego
  33. 2001Hotel LagunaThomas Aprea