Henry Cavill Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born, Parents and More

Henry Cavill Biography: Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill born May 5, 1983) is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). He debuted as the iconic superhero in Man of Steel (2013) and reprised the role in Batman v Superman (2016), Justice League (2017), its director’s cut in 2021, and Black Adam (2022). Cavill first appeared on television in 2002 in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. He gained broader acclaim for his performance as Charles Brandon in the Showtime drama The Tudors (2007–2010). More recently, he starred as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher (2019–2023). He began his film career with a role in Laguna and went on to star in Immortals (2011), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), and as Sherlock Holmes in the Enola Holmes film series (2020–present).

Henry Cavill Biography

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born in the Bailiwick of Jersey, a British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands. His mother, Marianne (Dalgliesh), a homemaker, was also born in Jersey and has Irish, Scottish, and English roots. His father, Colin Richard Cavill, originally from Chester, England, worked as a stockbroker. Henry is the fourth of five sons in the family. Cavill received a private education at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before continuing his studies at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England. His passion for acting emerged early, taking part in school productions such as Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and playing Sonny LaTierri in Grease. He even starred in and directed a version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet featured in the BBC documentary 40 Minutes.

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About Henry Cavill 

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Superman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with Man of Steel and reprising the role in Batman v Superman, Justice League and its director’s cut, and Black Adam.

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• Born: 5 May 1983 (age 41 years), Saint Helier, Jersey
• Height: 1.85 m
• Partner: Natalie Viscuso (2021–present)
• Children: 1
• Siblings: Niki Richard Dalgliesh Cavill, Charlie Cavill, Piers Cavill, Simon Cavill
• Parents: Marianne Cavill, Colin Cavill

Early Life

Henry Cavill was born in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands, as the fourth of five sons in a Catholic family. His mother, Marianne Dalgliesh, a Jersey native of Scottish, English, and Irish ancestry, worked as a bank secretary. His father, Colin Cavill, originally from Chester, England, worked as a stockbroker. He attended St Michael’s Preparatory School in Jersey before enrolling at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. While at Stowe, Cavill actively participated in sports and drama. He performed in a 1999 school production of Grease and starred in Dogg’s Hamlet for an intra-school drama festival. Athletically, he played for the 1st XI field hockey team and the 3rd XV rugby squad.

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Where does Henry Cavill live? And how much money does Henry Cavill earn?

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Cars

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• – manufactured by Audi ($55.000)

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Family

Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:

• Colin Cavill (Father)
• Marianne Cavill (Mother)

Friends

• Emma Long

Skin, Hair & Eye Color

This actor originating from Saint Saviour, Bailiwick of Jersey has a athletic body & oval face type. Henry Cavill makes commercials for Dunhill London, but actually uses: Dunhill London.

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FAQs

What inspired Henry Cavill to pursue acting?

Henry Cavill’s passion for acting began in his school years, where he participated in plays like A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Grease. His involvement in these productions sparked a lasting interest in performance and storytelling.

How was Henry Cavill discovered as an actor?

Cavill was discovered at the age of 17 by casting directors who visited his school in search of a young actor for the film The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), marking the start of his professional acting career.

What was Henry Cavill’s first major film role?

Henry Cavill’s first significant film role was playing Albert Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), a part he landed after being scouted during his school years.

Where did Henry Cavill go to school?

He was privately educated at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, and later attended Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England.

What is Henry Cavill’s family background?

Henry Cavill is of mixed heritage, with Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry through his mother and English roots through his father. He is one of five brothers and was raised in a Catholic household.

Did Henry Cavill appear in any documentaries?

Yes, Cavill starred in and directed a school production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which was featured in the BBC documentary 40 Minutes.