Henry Cavill is a British actor and model, born on May 5, 1983, in the Bailiwick of Jersey. He is the fourth of five brothers. His mother, Marianne, worked as a bank secretary, while his father, Colin, was a stockbroker. Cavill attended St. Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey. During his school years, he developed an interest in acting after performing in stage productions such as Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and playing Sonny in the musical Grease.
At the age of 17, Cavill was discovered by casting director Debbie McWilliams when she was casting for the film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), in which he played Albert Mondego. This role marked the beginning of his professional acting career. By his early twenties, he was regularly cast in significant roles in both film and television. Cavill gained recognition for his performances in films such as Tristan & Isolde and the television series The Tudors.
Although Cavill did not win an Emmy Award in 2008, as previously claimed, he did earn acclaim that year for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in The Tudors. Around the same time, he was named one of the "World’s Sexiest Men" by various media outlets, and he appeared on Entertainment Weekly’s list of breakout stars. His international breakthrough came in 2013 when he starred as Superman in Man of Steel, solidifying his status as a leading actor in Hollywood blockbusters.
In 2011, Cavill became engaged to showjumper Ellen Whitaker. However, the engagement ended amicably after about a year. In 2012, he began dating actress and mixed martial artist Gina Carano. Their on-and-off relationship received notable media attention. Though they never publicly confirmed plans for marriage, they were frequently seen together at various events and locations, including bars in Chicago where Cavill was filming, such as Vertigo Sky Lounge and SushiSamba.
Reports once surfaced about a brief relationship between Cavill and actress Kaley Cuoco in 2013, which lasted for a few weeks. Despite such media coverage, Cavill has consistently chosen to keep his private life discreet and rarely comments on personal relationships.
| Birth Date: | 5 May, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Saint Helier |
| residence: | Kensington |
| Education: | St. Michael's Preparatory School Stowe School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | British actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |
