Henry Cavill Biography
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher as well as Charles Brandon in Showtime’s The Tudors. In addition, he is also famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes.
Henry Cavill Age|Birthday
Cavill was born on May 5, 1983. Therefore, he is 38 years old as of 2021 and celebrates his birthday on 5th May every year.
Henry Cavill Height|Weight
Cavill’s height is 6 feet 1 inch (approximately 185 centimeters). Moreover, he weighs 92 kilograms.
Henry Cavill Family
Cavill was born in Saint Helier, Jersey, the Channel Islands to his parents Colin (father) and Marianne (mother). Moreover, his mother was a bank secretary whereas his father was a stockbroker. Additionally, with four brothers, he is the second youngest. His siblings’ names are Charlie, Niki Richard Dalgliesh, Piers, and Simon.
Henry Cavill Girlfriend
Cavill has been in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso. However, they have shared little glimpses here and there of their partnership although they have kept it private.
Henry Cavill Education
Before attending Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, he was educated at St Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey.
Henry Cavill Career
Cavill’s interest in acting started with school play renditions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Sonny LaTierri in ‘Grease’ at an early age. Moreover, in the BBC documentary ’40 Minutes’, he starred and directed Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet”. Casting directors were looking for a young boy to play Albert Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) when they discovered him at the age of 17. Additionally, he starred in Vandetta (2001). Also, in the BBC’s Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001), he appeared. He also appeared in the television film Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002) as well as the television series Midsomer Murders (1997).
Moreover, at the age of 20, he gained several starring roles including, I Capture the Castle (2003), Red Riding Hood (2006) as well as Tristan + Isolde (2006). Furthermore, in the comedy film Whatever Works (2009), he starred as Woody and also in Blood Creek.
The Witcher
It was announced that Cavill would portray the protagonist Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix adaptation The Witcher on September 4, 2018.
moreover, on June 27, 2019, it was announced that he would portray Sherlock Holmes in The Enola Holmes Mysteries. He also reprised his role in Enola Holmes 2. Furthermore, he portrayed the lead role in the reboot of Highlander. He also joined an-all star cast in the film Argyle. Moreover, he would also star in The Rosie Project.
Filmography
Film
2001 – Laguna
2002 – The Count of Monte Cristo
2003 – I Capture the Castle
2005 – Hellraiser: Hellword
2006 – Tristan & Isolde, Red Riding Hood
2007 – Stardust
2009 – Whatever Works, Blood Cree
2011 – Immortals
2012 – The Cold Light of Day
2013 – Man of Steel
2015 – The Man from U.N.C.L.E
2016 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2017 – Sand Castle, Justice League
2018 – Mission: Imposible – Fallout
2020 – Enola Holmes
2021 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League
TBA – Argyle, Enola Holmes 2, Highlander, The Rosie Project
Television
2002 – The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Goodbye, Mr. Chips
2003 – Midsomer Murders
2007-2010 – The Tudors
2019 to present – The Witcher
Video games
TBA – Squadron 42
Henry Cavill Net Worth
Cavill’s net worth is $40 million.
