Henry Cavill: British Actor with a Diverse Career
Early Life and Career
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in Saint Helier, Jersey. He is the son of Colin Cavill, a stockbroker, and Marianne Dalgliesh, a secretary.
Breakthrough Role: Charles Brandon in "The Tudors"
Cavill's breakthrough role came in 2007 when he played Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, in the Showtime historical drama series "The Tudors." His portrayal of the charming and ambitious courtier earned him critical acclaim and widespread recognition.
Major Film and Television Roles
"Immortals" and the DCEU
In 2011, Cavill starred as Theseus in the action fantasy film "Immortals." He later became a household name when he was cast as Superman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), appearing in films such as "Man of Steel" (2013), "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016), and "Justice League" (2017).
"The Witcher" and "Enola Holmes"
More recently, Cavill has gained popularity for his lead roles as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series "The Witcher" (2019-present) and as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film "Enola Holmes" (2020) and its sequel "Enola Holmes 2" (2022).
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