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Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill known popularly as Henry Cavill is an esteemed British actor and model, born on 5th May 1983. He began his acting career with roles in film adaptations like The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003) before gaining further popularity for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010). Cavill reached international acclaim for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe taking the mantle from 2013 to 2023. His acting prowess spans various genres as he took up the mantle of Geralt of Rivia in the popular Netflix fantasy series The Witcher from 2019 to 2023. He further showcased his versatility by playing Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix adaptation of Enola Holmes and its 2022 sequel.
Cavill's career boasts of various milestones including his performances in spy films like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). He further proved his acting prowess with upcoming mega-projects, Argylle (2024), and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024). From an early life marked by strong involvement in sports and drama while attending Stowe School to becoming one of the most formidable British actors, Cavill truly has a vast acting repertoire. Notably, he is also expressed interest in taking over iconic roles like James Bond after the era of Daniel Craig.
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Given Name: Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
Born: St Helier, Jersey
Citizenship: British
Birthday: May 5, 1983
Occupations: Actor, Model
Years Active: 2001-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Natalie Viscuso
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19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Man of Steel
Justice League
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Enola Holmes 2
Enola Holmes
Immortals
Hellraiser: Hellworld
Sand Castle
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Night Hunter
The Cold Light of Day
Argylle
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Deadpool & Wolverine
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
Behind the Fallout: The Making of ‘M:I-6’
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Red Riding Hood
Hotel Laguna
Making The Witcher
Making The Witcher: Season 2
Making The Witcher
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