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Henry Cavill

ActorBorn May 5, 1983 (42 years)
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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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Midsomer Murders
  • The Cold Light of Day
  • I Capture the Castle

Known For

  • Man of Steel
  • The Witcher
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
  • Justice League
  • Zack Snyder's Justice League
  • Mission: Impossible - Fallout
  • Immortals
  • The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
  • Enola Holmes
  • Enola Holmes 2
  • The Tudors
  • The Cold Light of Day
  • Night Hunter
  • Argylle
  • The Count of Monte Cristo

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2024
    Deadpool & Wolverine · as The Cavillrine
    2024
    The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare · as Gus March-Phillips
    2024
    Argylle · as Argylle
    2022
    Enola Holmes 2 · as Sherlock Holmes
    2022
    Black Adam · as Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)
    2021
    Zack Snyder's Justice League · as Superman / Clark Kent
    2020
    Henry VIII: Man, Monarch, Monster (TV Series) · as Henry Viii Of England
    2020
    Enola Holmes · as Sherlock Holmes
    2019
    The Witcher (TV Series) · as Geralt Of Rivia
    2018
    Night Hunter · as Marshall
    2018
    Mission: Impossible - Fallout · as August Walker
    2017
    Justice League · as Superman / Clark Kent
    2017
    Sand Castle · as Captain Syverson
    2016
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice · as Clark Kent / Superman
    2015
    The Man from U.N.C.L.E. · as Napoleon Solo
    2013
    Man of Steel · as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
    2013
    The Frame (TV Series) · as Clark Kent / Superman
    2012
    2012
    Honest Trailers (TV Series) · as Clark Kent / Superman (archive Footage)
    2011
    Immortals · as Theseus
    2010
    Running Man (TV Series)
    2010
    2010
    2009
    Blood Creek · as Evan Marshall
    2009
    Whatever Works · as Randy James
    2007
    Stardust · as Humphrey
    2007
    The Tudors (TV Series) · as Charles Brandon
    2006
    Red Riding Hood · as Hunter
    2006
    Tristan + Isolde · as Melot
    2005
    2003
    I Capture the Castle · as Stephen Colley
    2002
    Goodbye, Mr. Chips · as Soldier Colley
    2002
    The Count of Monte Cristo · as Albert Mondego
    2001
    Vendetta · as Thomas Aprea
    2001
    The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV Series) · as Chas Quilter
    1997
    Midsomer Murders (TV Series) · as Simon Mayfield

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