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Henry Cavill

Also known as Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor. He gained wide recognition for portraying Superman in the DC Extended Universe (2013–2023), beginning with the film Man of Steel (2013) and reprising the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017), in addition to a cameo appearance in Black Adam (2022) and The Flash (2023).

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Henry Cavill is a British actor best known for playing Superman in multiple DC Extended Universe films from 2013 to 2023, starting with Man of Steel and continuing through Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. He became widely recognized internationally for this iconic superhero role, which he reprised across several major blockbuster films over a decade-long period.

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Commons category: Henry Cavill
date of birth: 1983-05-05
birth name: Хенри Уилям Далглийш Кавил
start of work period: 2001-00-00

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Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (/ˈkævəl/ KAV-əl; born 5 May 1983) is a British actor. He gained wide recognition for portraying Superman in the DC Extended Universe (2013–2023), beginning with the film Man of Steel (2013) and reprising the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017), in addition to a cameo appearance in Black Adam (2022) and The Flash (2023).

Cavill made his television debut in 2002 with a role on The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. He then played Charles Brandon in the Showtime series The Tudors (2007–2010), which earned him critical acclaim. He has since starred as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher (2019–2023).