Henry Cavill (/ˈkævəl/; born 5 May 1983) is a British actor. He is
known for his portrayal of the DC Comics character Superman in the DC
Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The
Witcher (2019â€"present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix
Original Enola Holmes (2020).Cavill began his career with roles in the
feature adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture
the Castle (2003). He later appeared in supporting roles in several
television series, including BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries,
ITV's Midsomer Murders, and Showtime's The Tudors. He has since
appeared in numerous major Hollywood films, such as Tristan & Isolde
(2006), Stardust (2007), Blood Creek (2009), and Immortals
(2011).Cavill gained international recognition with his role as
Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel
(2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Justice League
(2017). He also starred in the action spy films The Man from
U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible â€" Fallout (2018).
known for his portrayal of the DC Comics character Superman in the DC
Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The
Witcher (2019â€"present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix
Original Enola Holmes (2020).Cavill began his career with roles in the
feature adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture
the Castle (2003). He later appeared in supporting roles in several
television series, including BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries,
ITV's Midsomer Murders, and Showtime's The Tudors. He has since
appeared in numerous major Hollywood films, such as Tristan & Isolde
(2006), Stardust (2007), Blood Creek (2009), and Immortals
(2011).Cavill gained international recognition with his role as
Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel
(2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Justice League
(2017). He also starred in the action spy films The Man from
U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible â€" Fallout (2018).
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