Henry Cavill

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is an English movie, voice, and television actor. He is known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning in Man of Steel (2013).

Henry Cavill
Cavill at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con International
Born
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill

(1983-05-05) May 5, 1983
NationalityBritish
EducationSt Michael's Preparatory School
Stowe School
OccupationActor
Years active2001 - present
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)

Early life

He was born in Jersey to Marianne, housewife and bank secretary and Colin Cavill a stockbroker, Cavill is the fourth of five sons. His brothers are Piers, Nik, Simon, and Charlie.

Career

He has appeared in the movies The Count of Monte Cristo, Stardust, and Immortals, and played the role of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, on the Showtime series The Tudors, from 2007 until 2010.

He played Superman in Zach Snyder's 2013 movie Man of Steel,[1] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Personal life

Cavill was born on May 5, 1983 in Jersey, Channel Islands. He was the fourth child out of 5 boys from his family. On 4 May 2011, he got engaged to his girlfriend, English horse rider Ellen Whitaker.[2][3] On 18 August 2012 they separated.[4] Cavill was also in relationship with actress and former mixed martial artist Gina Carano.[5]

Filmography and television

References

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