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Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill is a British actor known for playing Superman in DC films and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Henry Cavill is a British actor best known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher.

What it is

Henry Cavill, born 5 May 1983 in St. Helier, Jersey, is a British actor active since 2001. He gained international fame as Superman starting with Man of Steel (2013) and as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher (2019–2023). His filmography also includes The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and the Enola Holmes series.

Key details

Cavill's early career included a role in The Tudors. His Superman appearances span Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Black Adam, and The Flash. He left The Witcher after three seasons. Other notable films: Argylle and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He has been publicly linked to Natalie Viscuso since 2021.

Why it matters

Cavill is a major figure in modern blockbuster cinema and streaming, with a large Canadian audience through theatrical releases and Netflix. His roles in superhero and fantasy genres have shaped pop culture, and his career choices are closely followed by fans and media.

In short

  • British actor, born 1983 in Jersey.
  • Known for Superman and Geralt of Rivia.
  • Film credits include Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Enola Holmes.
  • Public relationship with Natalie Viscuso since 2021.
Canadian angle

Henry Cavill is widely known in Canada through major Hollywood film releases and Netflix's The Witcher, both of which have substantial Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Henry Cavill age
Henry Cavill was born on 5 May 1983, making him 43 as of 2026.
Henry Cavill Superman
He played Superman in the DC Extended Universe from Man of Steel (2013) through The Flash (2023).
The Witcher Henry Cavill
He portrayed Geralt of Rivia on Netflix's The Witcher from 2019 to 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Cavill
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, acting credits, Superman roles, and The Witcher role.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-Cavill
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, and major roles including Superman and The Witcher.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actor/henry-william-dalgliesh-cavill
    Supports: Birth date, career overview, Superman role, and public relationship with Natalie Viscuso.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0147147/
    Supports: Best-known roles and date of birth.