Henry Cavill: Biography in Details
Who is Henry Cavill?
Henry Cavill is a well-known British actor. He is mostly known for his roles he portrayed in the movies like ‘Immortals’, ‘Superman: Man of Steel’, ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’ and the television series ‘The Tudors’.
What are the birth facts of Henry Cavill?
The son of Marianne(mother) and Colin Cavill(father), Henry Cavill was born in the Channel Islands, a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. He was born on 5 May 1983.
His birth name is Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill. His father used to work as a stockbroker and his mother as a secretary in a bank. He has British nationality and has a mixed ethnicity(English, Irish, and Scottish).
Henry Cavill: Education
He studied at St Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour but later transferred to Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire. He used to take part in school plays which helped him to gain experiences.
Henry Cavill: Professional Life, Career
Talking about the career journey of Henry Cavill, he has been active in entertainment film since 2001, and still, he is involved in it. In 2001, he debuted with the movie ‘Laguna’ portraying the character of Thomas Aprea.
Afterward, he was also seen as a guest appearance in television sitcoms. In the beginning, he was just offered supporting roles and he was doing it. His career started to blossom when he was cast in a leading role in Showtime’s television series ‘The Tudors’.
In the series, Henry Cavill portrayed the character of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. He was chosen to play the role of Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight’ film but as the production of the film began he was too old to play the character and got replaced. In 2011, he played the lead role of Theseus in the movie ‘Immortals’ along with actress Freida Pinto.
His career took on a successful path when he was landed with the role of Clark Kent in ‘Man of Steel’. He reprised the role of Superman in the 2016 sequel ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’.
With the role and his acting skills, Henry Cavill was known to the world. In December 2013, he was named as the World’s Sexiest Man by British Glamour magazine and Empire magazine ranked him third on the list of ‘The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars 2013’. He is currently filming ‘Nomis’ in which he will portray the character of Marshall.
What is Henry Cavill’s net worth?
His success in his career path has paid him well financially making his net worth estimated to be $40 million as per 2023’s data.
The list of Henry’s movies, its budget, and the global box office collection report:
| Movie | Budget | Box-office |
| Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice | $250 million | $873.6 million |
| Superman: Man of Steel | $225–258 million | $668 million |
| Immortals | $75 million | $226.9 million |
Rumors, Controversy
Henry Cavill suffered a controversy for losing roles likes James Bond, Superman, and Edward Cullen in hit movies.
Body Measurement
Henry Cavill has a height of 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 92 kg. His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is blue. Moreover, his chest, biceps, and hip size are 49-16-32 inches respectively. His shoe size is unknown.
Social Media Profile
Henry Cavill is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 1.9 million followers on Facebook, 12.8 million followers on Instagram, and 56.6k followers on Twitter.
Henry Cavill’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May | Sunday |
| 2025 | May | Monday |
| 2026 | May | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May | Friday |