Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

1983-05-05 St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands 35 Credits

Biography

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is a British actor. He is known for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010), DC Comics character Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher (2019–present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film 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 po...

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Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine

2024

as The Cavillrine

7.6
Acting

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces...

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

2024

as Gus March-Phillips

7.1
Acting

During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A tru...

Argylle

Argylle

2024

as Argylle

6.0
Acting

When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet ...

Enola Holmes 2

Enola Holmes 2

2022

as Sherlock Holmes

7.4
Acting

Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl, as the sparks of a dangerous...

Black Adam

Black Adam

2022

as Clark Kent / Superman (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his ear...

Making The Witcher: Season 2

Making The Witcher: Season 2

2021

as Self

6.5
Acting

Explore the secrets and lore of "The Witcher" Season 2 — from new monsters and locales to Geralt's redesigned armor — in this behind-the-scenes look.

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Zack Snyder's Justice League

2021

as Superman / Clark Kent

8.1
Acting

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahu...

Enola Holmes

Enola Holmes

2020

as Sherlock Holmes

7.3
Acting

While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.

Making The Witcher

Making The Witcher

2020

as Self - Geralt of Rivia

7.1
Acting

Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series...

Night Hunter

Night Hunter

2019

as Marshall

6.6
Acting

A Minnesota police officer crosses paths with a committed and tireless vigilante as he follows the trail of a ruthless predator responsible for severa...

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

2018

as August Walker

7.4
Acting

When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfill his original briefing, the C...

Justice League

Justice League

2017

as Superman / Clark Kent

6.1
Acting

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisti...

Sand Castle

Sand Castle

2017

as Captain Syverson

6.5
Acting

Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

2016

as Clark Kent / Superman

6.0
Acting

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, mode...

DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League

DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League

2016

as Self

6.0
Acting

A documentary special taking a look at the upcoming films making up the DC Universe. Kevin Smith hosts with Geoff Johns, as they take a look at Batman...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

2015

as Napoleon Solo

7.1
Acting

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power be...

Man of Steel

Man of Steel

2013

as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El

6.6
Acting

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he w...

The Cold Light of Day

The Cold Light of Day

2012

as Will Shaw

5.4
Acting

After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence age...

Immortals

Immortals

2011

as Theseus

6.0
Acting

Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that...

Blood Creek

Blood Creek

2009

as Evan Marshall

5.4
Acting

A man and his brother on a mission of revenge become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment dating back to the Third Reich.

Whatever Works

Whatever Works

2009

as Randy James

7.1
Acting

Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When...

Stardust

Stardust

2007

as Humphrey

7.3
Acting

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the ...

Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood

2006

as Hunter

5.6
Acting

Teenage Claire would rather hang out with her friends at the mall than to stay home with her brother Matt while Grandma babysits. Who wouldn't? Unfort...

Tristan & Isolde

Tristan & Isolde

2006

as Melot

6.7
Acting

An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.

Hellraiser: Hellworld

Hellraiser: Hellworld

2005

as Mike

4.7
Acting

When five hardcore Internet gamers are invited to a special party thrown by the website Hellworld, they endure a night of unspeakable terror.

I Capture the Castle

I Capture the Castle

2003

as Stephen Colley

6.8
Acting

A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a de...

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

2002

as Soldier Colley

6.3
Acting

In the later years of the nineteenth century Latin master Mr. Chipping is the mainstay of Brookfields boys boarding school, a good teacher and a kindl...

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

2002

as Albert Mondego

7.7
Acting

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable ...

Hotel Laguna

Hotel Laguna

2001

as Thomas Aprea

5.1
Acting

Raised by an uncle in New York after his parents died in an attack orchestrated by the mafia, Thomas, now an adult, is sent to live in Italy. There, w...

In the Grey

In the Grey

N/A

as John Grey

Acting

Two extraction specialists must plan an escape path for a high-level female negotiator.

Broadsword

N/A

Acting

A Special Operations Executive (S.O.E.) mission in World War II goes badly and leaves a Royal Marine Captain stranded in France as the sole survivor. ...

Highlander

N/A

as Connor MacLeod

Acting

An immortal Scottish swordsman faces off with other immortal warriors in order to obtain a coveted ability; Mortality.

The Rosie Project

N/A

Acting

An unlucky-in-love university professor creates an elaborate questionnaire in an effort to find a wife and meets an unconventional woman who doesn't m...

Voltron

Voltron

N/A

Acting

Adapted from the 1980s American animated TV series of the same name (which began as a re-edit of the Japanese series Beast King GoLion) about a team o...

Enola Holmes 3

Enola Holmes 3

N/A

as Sherlock Holmes

Acting

Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide in a case more tangled and treacherous than any she h...