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Henry Cavill

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Henry Cavill

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.

24 movies
1 nomination

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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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

Awards and Nominations Received by Henry Cavill

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19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014

Nomination

Best Actor in an Action Movie

Man of Steel
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