Henry Cavill

Acting May 5, 1983 St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

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).

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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Sid

In the Grey

2026

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Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)

Black Adam

2022

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Clark Kent / Superman

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

2016

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Gus March-Phillips

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

2024

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Sherlock Holmes

Enola Holmes 3

2026

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Theseus

Immortals

2011

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Will Shaw

The Cold Light of Day

2012

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Geralt of Rivia

The Witcher

2019

Henry Cavill

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