Henry Cavill - wikipedia Henry Cavill Henry Cavill Cavill at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con International promoting Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill ( 1983 - 05 - 05 ) 5 May 1983 ( age 34 ) St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands Residence Kensington, London, England Nationality British Education St Michael 's Preparatory School Stowe School Occupation Actor Years active 2001 -- present Height 6 ft 1 in ( 1.85 m ) Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill ( / ˈkævɪl / ; born 5 May 1983 ) is a British actor. Cavill began his career starring in the film adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo ( 2002 ) and I Capture the Castle ( 2003 ). He later appeared in minor and supporting roles in television shows such as BBC 's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, ITV 's Midsomer Murders and Showtime 's The Tudors, then crossed to mainstream Hollywood films such as Tristan & Isolde ( 2006 ), Stardust ( 2007 ), Blood Creek ( 2009 ) and Immortals ( 2011 ). Cavill starred as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk in the Showtime television series The Tudors ; and in 2008 became the official spokesman for the Dunhill fragrance collection for men. Cavill gained further prominence and international fame playing the titular superhero Superman in the DC Extended Universe starting with the 2013 reboot film Man of Steel, originally the highest - grossing Superman film of all time until it was surpassed by 2016 's Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice, where he reprised his role as Superman ; making it his highest - grossing film to date. In 2015, he co-starred with Armie Hammer in the spy film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 In the media 4 Charity work 5 Personal life 6 Filmography 6.1 Film 6.2 Television 7 Awards and nominations 8 References 9 External links Early life Cavill was born the fourth of five boys on Jersey in the Channel Islands, a self - governing possession of the Crown ( Crown dependency ). His mother, Marianne ( Dalgliesh ), was a secretary in a bank, and his father, Colin Cavill, was a stockbroker. He was educated at St Michael 's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before attending Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England. Career Cavill at the Whatever Works premiere in 2009 Cavill began his film career with a role in Laguna ( 2001 ) and the following year in Kevin Reynolds ' 2002 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He continued with appearances in BBC 's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries ( 2002 ), the television film Goodbye, Mr. Chips ( 2002 ), and the television series Midsomer Murders ( 2003 ). In 2003, he had a supporting role in I Capture the Castle, followed by Hellraiser : Hellworld ( 2005 ), Red Riding Hood ( 2006 ) and Tristan & Isolde ( 2006 ). He had a minor role in Matthew Vaughn 's adaptation of Stardust ( 2007 ). From 2007 to 2010, Cavill had a leading role in Showtime 's television series, The Tudors, as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. The series was well - received : it was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2007 and won an Emmy in 2008. Cavill gave the show credit for bolstering his career : `` It 's done the most for me to date. (... ) Now that there 's an audience somewhere in America that 's aware of who I am, I have more sell - ability, because of The Tudors. '' Entertainment Weekly named him the `` Most Dashing Duke '' and praised his work on The Tudors for displaying `` charm, depth and a killer bod ''. Cavill had been set to play Superman in McG 's 2004 film, Superman : Flyby. However, McG pulled out of the project and direction was taken over by director Bryan Singer, who recast Brandon Routh as the lead in Superman Returns. Cavill was also the cause of a write - in effort from fans to see him cast as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ( 2005 ). The role eventually went to Robert Pattinson. Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series, was outspokenly in favour of Cavill playing the character of Edward Cullen in the Twilight film, calling him her `` perfect Edward ''. However, by the time production of the film began, Cavill was too old to play the character, and again the role went to Pattinson. Cavill in 2011 In 2005, Cavill was a final choice for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale. The producers and director Martin Campbell were torn between him and Daniel Craig ; reportedly Campbell supported Cavill but the producers preferred an older Bond. Craig ultimately landed the role. Despite reports that he was a contender for Batman in Batman Begins, Cavill confirmed that he never auditioned for, nor was offered, the role. He starred in director Joel Schumacher 's horror film, Blood Creek ( 2008 ), and in 2009, he had a supporting role in Woody Allen 's comedy film, Whatever Works. Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in Tarsem Singh 's mythological film, Immortals, released 11 November 2011. In 2012, Cavill starred, alongside Bruce Willis, in The Cold Light of Day. Cavill at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, promoting Man of Steel On 30 January 2011, it was announced that Cavill had been cast in the role of Clark Kent / Superman in director Zack Snyder 's Man of Steel. Snyder called Cavill `` the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield. '' Entertainment media applauded Henry Cavill on his road to success. On being chosen for the role, Cavill commented, `` In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honoured to be a part of his return to the big screen. '' Cavill reprised the role of Superman in Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice, a 2016 sequel which featured a crossover with Batman and Wonder Woman. Cavill will reprise the role of Superman for the upcoming Justice League film. According to his new manager Dany Garcia, Cavill is working on a new standalone Superman movie. Cavill is signed onto a psychological thriller Nomis alongside Alexandra Daddario and Sir Ben Kingsley, which began filming on February 25th 2017 in Winnipeg, Canada. Cavill has also signed onto Mission : Impossible 6. Cavill has expressed interest in taking over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig gives it up. He co-starred with Armie Hammer in the film version of spy series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., after Tom Cruise had to drop out to work on Mission : Impossible -- Rogue Nation. He appeared at the San Diego Comic - Con in disguise to surprise the cast of Suicide Squad. In the media Cavill was named one of GQ 's 50 best dressed British men in 2012. In December 2013, Cavill was named `` World 's Sexiest Man '' by British Glamour magazine. The same year, Empire magazine placed him third on their list of `` The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars 2013 ''. In early 2008, Cavill became the face of the British fragrance Dunhill. A television commercial for the brand featured a suited - up Cavill walking through the Union Jack, before mounting a helicopter. A second television commercial featured Cavill driving a car through a deserted London at night, and meeting with a young woman. In August 2014, Cavill took part in an Ice Bucket Challenge in support of the ALS Association, where he was soaked with six large buckets of water ( doing the challenge in his full Superman costume ). Charity work Cavill is a spokesman for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and an ambassador for The Royal Marines Charity. He launched the running phase of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge and took part in The Gibraltar Rock Run 2014. Personal life Cavill was engaged to English showjumper Ellen Whitaker, however they split in 2012. Cavill lives in South Kensington, London. Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Laguna Thomas Aprea 2002 The Count of Monte Cristo Albert Mondego 2003 I Capture the Castle Stephen Colley 2005 Hellraiser : Hellworld Mike 2006 Tristan & Isolde Melot 2006 Red Riding Hood The Hunter 2007 Stardust Humphrey 2009 Whatever Works Randy Lee James 2009 Blood Creek Evan Marshall 2011 Immortals Theseus 2012 The Cold Light of Day Will Shaw 2013 Man of Steel Kal - El / Clark Kent / Superman 2015 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Napoleon Solo 2016 Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice Clark Kent / Superman 2017 Sand Castle Captain Syverson 2017 Justice League Clark Kent / Superman Post-production 2018 Nomis Marshall Post-production 2018 Mission : Impossible 6 Filming Television Year Title Role Notes 2002 Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Chas Quilter Episode : `` Well - Schooled in Murder '' 2002 Goodbye, Mr. Chips Soldier Colley Television film 2003 Midsomer Murders Simon Mayfield Episode : `` The Green Man '' 2007 -- 2010 Tudors, The The Tudors Charles Brandon 38 episodes Awards and nominations Year Organization Award Work Result 2012 NewNowNext Award Cause You 're Hot The Tudors Nominated 2013 Cause You 're Hot Man of Steel Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Summer Movie Star : Male Nominated Choice Liplock ( shared with Amy Adams ) Nominated 2014 Critics ' Choice Movie Award Best Actor in an Action Movie Nominated MTV Movie Awards Best Hero Won 2016 Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor : Sci - Fi / Fantasy Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice Nominated Choice Liplock ( shared with Amy Adams ) Nominated 2017 Kids ' Choice Awards Favorite Movie Actor Nominated Favorite Butt - Kicker Nominated Favorite Frenemies ( shared with Ben Affleck ) Nominated Razzie Awards Worst Actor Nominated Worst Screen Combo ( shared with Ben Affleck ) Won References Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill Gets Real About the Financial Perks of Being an Actor : ' I 'm Not Just Doing This for the Art ' ''. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill & Ben Affleck visit EJ, Charles, Kenny & Shaq on TNT NBA Tip - Off ''. Jump up ^ `` Why Superman Can Be Played By A British Actor, According To Henry Cavill ''. Jump up ^ `` Another British superhero : Henry Cavill to play Superman ''. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill ''. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill, Part 1 - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ''. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill - Biography ''. Yahoo ! Movies. Retrieved 19 August 2013. Jump up ^ `` Ten Things About... Henry Cavill ''. Digital Spy. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill Biography ''. BuddyTV. Retrieved 19 August 2013. Jump up ^ `` The Tudors Interview. '' Filmed interview. Retrieved 18 February 2011 Jump up ^ Svetkey, Benjamin, `` Must List 2009 : TV. '' Entertainment Weekly 26 June 2009. Print. Retrieved 18 February 2011 from Entertainment Weekly online, ^ Jump up to : Jensen, Jeff `` Doc ''. `` Superman Soars Again. '' Entertainment Weekly 25 February 2011 : 54 -- 57. Print. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ Wigler, Josh. `` ' Tudors ' Star Henry Cavill Was So Close To Playing Superman, He Even Wore The Cape ! ''. MTV, 6 May 2009. Web. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill for Cedric Diggory. '' Henry Cavill at IntenseVibe.org. IntenseVibe, 22 February 2008. Web. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ Morris, W.M. `` Interview : Twilight author Stephenie Meyer. '' A Motley Vision... A Motley Vision, 26 Oct. 2005. Web. Retrieved 19 February 2011 ^ Jump up to : Meyer, Stephenie. `` Twilight the Movie ( archives ). ''. stepheniemeyer.com. The Official Website of Stephenie Meyer, 7 July 2007. Web. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill Talks Twilight ''. By Josh Horowitz. MTV Movies. Filmed interview. Retrieved 19 February 2011 ^ Jump up to : `` Henry Cavill Interview. '' Filmed interview. 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Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ `` Dunhill London Fragrance with Henry Cavill. ''. Television ad. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill -- Dunhill Black. ''. Television ad. Retrieved 19 February 2011 Jump up ^ Olivia B. Waxman ( 26 August 2015 ). `` Superman Proves He 's Superman By Hardly Wincing During The Ice Bucket Challenge ''. Time. Retrieved 25 September 2015. Jump up ^ Kirsty McCormack ( 27 August 2015 ). `` He really is Superman ! Henry Cavill gets drenched several times in Ice Bucket Challenge ''. Daily Express. Retrieved 25 September 2015. Jump up ^ David Crow ( 26 August 2015 ). `` Henry Cavill And Amy Adams Take The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge As Superman and Lois Lane ''. Den of Geek. Retrieved 25 September 2015. Jump up ^ `` Superman actor Cavill joins wildlife trust ''. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2015. Jump up ^ `` ' Man of Steel ' Henry Cavill launches the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge ''. YouTube. Retrieved 4 September 2015. Jump up ^ `` ' Man of Steel ' Henry Cavill joins fundraisers and Gibraltarians to celebrate a very important birthday ''. rmctf.org.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2015. Jump up ^ `` Showjumper Ellen Whitaker splits from Superman Henry Cavill as he heads to Hollywood ''. Jump up ^ `` Why Henry Cavill is more Clark Kent than Superman ''. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill Gets Real About the Financial Perks of Being an Actor : ' I 'm Not Just Doing This for the Art ' ''. Jump up ^ `` Henry Cavill on Batman v Superman, Dunhill suits and stockbroking ''. Jump up ^ `` 2012 NewNowNext Awards Nominees -- Cause You 're Hot ''. NewNowNext Awards. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013. Jump up ^ `` 2013 Nominees -- Cause You 're Hot ''. NewNowNext Awards. Retrieved 23 June 2013. ^ Jump up to : `` Kids ' Choice Awards 2017 : Full Nominees and Winners List ''. Us Weekly. Retrieved 12 March 2017. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Henry Cavill. 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