Birth Date
May 5, 1983
Age
37 years old
Nationality
United Kingdom
Sun Sign
Taurus
Natural hair color
Dark Brown
Eye color
Blue
Height
6 ft 1 in | 185 cm
Net Worth
$40 Million
Weight
92 kg | 203 lbs
Chest
49 in | 124.5 cm
Shoe size
14 US | 47 EU
Waist
34 in | 86 cm
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born in Saint Helier, Jersey, on May 5, 1983, is a British actor.
Young Henry Cavill first started acting in school theater productions.
He made his big screen debut in thriller movie Laguna (2001) in role as Thomas.
He got his television debut in crime drama series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) in episode "Well-Schooled in Murder", in role as Chas Quilter.
Henry's breakthrough performance came as Clark Kent / Superman in superhero movie Man of Steel (2013).
New Movies
Enola Holmes (2020) mystery in role as Sherlock Holmes, opposite Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin and Helena Bonham Carter
Best Movies
He played Clark Kent / Superman in superhero movies:
Man of Steel (2013)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Justice League (2017)
He portrayed August Walker in action spy film Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018), opposite Tom Cruise
Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) horror in role as Mike
Tristan & Isolde (2006) epic romantic drama opposite James Franco and Sophia Myles
Whatever Works (2009) comedy romance directed by Woody Allen
Blood Creek (2009) thriller horror with Michael Fassbender
Immortals (2011) epic fantasy action in role as Theseus
The Cold Light of Day (2012) thriller action opposite Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) action spy directed by Guy Ritchie
Sand Castle (2017) war drama with Nicholas Hoult
Night Hunter (2018) psychological thriller opposite Alexandra Daddario and Ben Kingsley
TV Shows
He played Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk in Showtime television series The Tudors (2007-2010).
The Witcher (2019) Netflix fantasy drama series in role as Geralt of Rivia
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) miniseries in role as Superman / Clark Kent
Facts
Attended St Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey and Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire.
Has Irish, Scottish and English ancestry.
Has four brothers.
His favorite actors are Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe.
His favorite movie is Gladiator (2000).
Became the face of Dunhill in 2008.
He is a spokesman for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
Fan of video games and big comic book fan.
Good friends with Luke Evans, Jason Momoa and Armie Hammer.
He practising Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Lives in South Kensington, London, England.
Relationships
He dated Lucy Cork (2017-2018), Tara King (2015-2016), Marisa Gonzalo (2014-2015), Kaley Cuoco (2013) and Gina Carano (2012-2014).
Has been engaged to Ellen Whitaker (2011).