Henry Cavill
Known for: Acting
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cavill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
Midsomer Murders
Simon Mayfield
1997
Series
Running Man
2010
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
The Witcher
Geralt of Rivia
2019
Film
Deadpool & Wolverine
The Cavillrine
2024
Film
In the Grey
Sid
2026
Series
The Tudors
Charles Brandon
2007
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
2014
Film
Black Adam
Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)
2022
Film
Man of Steel
Clark Kent / Kal-El
2013
Film
Enola Holmes 3
Sherlock Holmes
2026
Film
Justice League
Superman / Clark Kent
2017
Film
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Superman / Clark Kent
2021
Film
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Clark Kent / Superman
2016
Series
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Chas Quilter
2002
Film
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
August Walker
2018
Film
Enola Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
2020
Film
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Maj. Gus March-Phillips
2024
Film
Enola Holmes 2
Sherlock Holmes
2022
Film
The Count of Monte Cristo
Albert Mondego
2002
Film
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Napoleon Solo
2015
Film
Stardust
Humphrey
2007
Film
Argylle
Argylle
2024
Series
Superpowered: The DC Story
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Immortals
Theseus
2011
Film
Night Hunter
Marshall
2019
Series
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Film
Tristan & Isolde
Melot
2006
Series
The Frame
Clark Kent / Superman
2013
Film
Sand Castle
Captain Syverson
2017
Film
Whatever Works
Randy James
2009
Film
Hellraiser: Hellworld
Mike
2005
Film
The Cold Light of Day
Will Shaw
2012
Film
Highlander
Connor MacLeod
Film
Blood Creek
Evan Marshall
2009
Film
Making The Witcher
Self - Geralt of Rivia
2020
Film
I Capture the Castle
Stephen Colley
2003
Film
Red Riding Hood
Hunter
2006
Film
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
2016
Film
Broadsword
Film
Hotel Laguna
Thomas Aprea
2001
Film
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Soldier Colley
2002
Film
Voltron
Film
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel
2013
Film
Making The Witcher: Season 2
Self
2021
Untitled McG Film
Film
The Rosie Project
Film
Making The Witcher: Season 3
Self
2023