Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill is a British actor known for his portrayal of iconic characters such as Superman in the DC Extended Universe and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's "The Witcher." His career spans film and television, with notable roles in "The Count of Monte Cristo," "Immortals," and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout."

Early Life

Born on May 5, 1983, in Jersey, Channel Islands, Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is the fourth of five brothers. He attended St. Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before boarding at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England.

Career

Cavill's acting career began in the early 2000s with roles in films like "Laguna" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." He gained wider recognition for his role as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, in the Showtime series "The Tudors" (2007-2010). His breakthrough came in 2013 when he was cast as Superman in "Man of Steel," a role he reprised in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Justice League," and "Zack Snyder's Justice League." In 2019, he landed the lead role of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series "The Witcher." He has also appeared in films such as "Immortals," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," and "Enola Holmes."

Personal Life

Cavill is a known enthusiast of video games, particularly "The Witcher" series, and has expressed interest in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.