Henry Cavill: British Actor Known for "The Tudors" and "The Witcher"

Early Life and Career

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in the Bailiwick of Jersey, a British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands. He began his acting career in 2001 and gained recognition for his role as Charles Brandon in Showtime's historical drama series "The Tudors" (2007-2010).

DC Comics Superhero

Cavill rose to international fame as the actor of Superman in the DC Comics Extended Universe (DCEU). He first portrayed the iconic superhero in "Man of Steel" (2013), and reprised the role in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016), "Justice League" (2017), and the upcoming film "Black Adam" (2022).

"The Witcher" and Beyond

In addition to his DC Comics roles, Cavill is also known for his portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series "The Witcher" (2019-present). He has also appeared in films such as "Immortals" (2011), "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015), "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" (2018), and "Enola Holmes" (2020).

Social Media and Fan Following

Cavill is active on social media and has a large fan following. On Instagram, he has over 27 million followers. He uses the platform to share behind-the-scenes content, interact with fans, and promote his projects.