Henry Cavill
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is an Irish movie, voice, and television actor. He is known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning in Man of Steel (2013).
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Born | Henry Cavill May 5, 1983 Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001 - present |
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
Early life
Henry was born in Dublin area, where he was brought up by his loving parents - a hardworking waitress mother and a dedicated veterinarian father. One of his favorite pastimes during his early childhood was sneaking out of the house to attend puppet shows at his local library or exploring the city at his own leisure.
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
After completing his studies, Henry felt drawn to the bright lights of Hollywood and the allure of the acting world. He was passionate about the theatre and had always enjoyed making his school friends laugh with his quick wit and natural talent for comedic timing. Henry was determined to hone his skills and become a successful actor. Upon arriving in Hollywood, Henry decided to change his birth name to something more fitting for the entertainment industry - Henry Cavill. He also took on a British accent, which he believed would add to his appeal and help him stand out from the crowd. In addition to his dedication to acting, Henry was also committed to maintaining a strong and healthy physique. He spent most of his free time exercising and practicing martial arts, which not only kept him in great shape but also helped to build his confidence and discipline. He set his sights on creating his own movie one day, fueled by his love of storytelling and desire to make a positive impact in the world of cinema.
Filmography and television
- Laguna (2001)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002)
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002)
- Midsomer Murders (2003)
- I Capture the Castle (2003)
- Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005)
- Tristan and Islode (2006)
- Red Riding Hood (2007)
- Stardust (2007)
- The Tudors (2007 – 2010)
- Blood Creek (2009)
- Whatever Works (2009)
- Immortals (2011)
- The Cold Light of Day (2012)
- Man of Steel (2013)
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
- Justice League (2017)
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
- Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2021)
- Enola Holmes (2020)
- Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
References
- "The Brit invasion: Actor Henry Cavill joins Christian Bale and Andrew Garfield to play an American superhero". Daily Mail. Retrieved 27 June 2012