Henry Cavill

**Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill** known popularly as **Henry Cavill** is an esteemed British actor and model, born on 5th May 1983. He began his acting career with roles in film adaptations like *The Count of Monte Cristo* (2002) and *I Capture the Castle* (2003) before gaining further popularity for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's *The Tudors* (2007–2010). Cavill reached international acclaim for his role as *Superman* in the **DC Extended Universe** taking the mantle from 2013 to 2023. His acting prowess spans various genres as he took up the mantle of *Geralt of Rivia* in the popular Netflix fantasy series *The Witcher* from 2019 to 2023. He further showcased his versatility by playing *Sherlock Holmes* in the Netflix adaptation of *Enola Holmes* and its 2022 sequel. Cavill's career boasts of various milestones including his performances in spy films like *The Man from U.N.C.L.E.* (2015) and *Mission: Impossible – Fallout* (2018). He further proved his acting prowess with upcoming mega-projects, *Argylle* (2024), and *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare* (2024). From an early life marked by strong involvement in sports and drama while attending *Stowe School* to becoming one of the most formidable British actors, Cavill truly has a vast acting repertoire. Notably, he is also expressed interest in taking over iconic roles like *James Bond* after the era of Daniel Craig.