Age, Biography, and Wiki
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in the Channel Islands. He rose to fame with his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe and has since become a versatile actor in both film and television. Cavill's early life began on the island of Jersey, where he attended St Michael's Preparatory School before moving to Buckinghamshire for secondary education.
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| Date of Birth | 5 May 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | St Helier, Jersey |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Henry Cavill is known for his tall and athletic build, standing at about 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. His physical stature has been a significant factor in his portrayal of characters like Superman and Geralt of Rivia.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Cavill keeps his personal life relatively private, but he has been in several high-profile relationships over the years. While specific details about his current relationship status are not widely shared, he has been linked to figures like Kaley Cuoco and Natalie Viscuso.
His Jersey-born mother, Marianne Dalgliesh, is of Scottish, English and Irish heritage and worked as a secretary in a bank. He was educated at St Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before attending Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire.
Cavill resides in South Kensington, London. He was engaged to English show jumper Ellen Whitaker from 2011 until 2012. In May 2021, he announced his relationship with Natalie Viscuso. On 15 April 2024, it was announced that they are expecting their first child.
He has been an avid gamer since childhood, at one point missing a phone call from Zack Snyder telling him he got the role of Superman because he was too busy playing World of Warcraft. He prefers PC gaming over consoles, having been introduced to it by his father when he was a young boy, and has been building and maintaining his own gaming computer. He credited his experience playing The Witcher video game series prior to the show's production with motivating him to seek out the role of Geralt. He has also named the Total War series of strategy games to be among his favourites, and in May 2020 it was announced that a new character paying tribute to Cavill and his Witcher character Geralt would be added to Total War: Warhammer II via DLC: Cavill, Loremaster of Hoeth. Cavill also enjoys the Warhammer 40,000 series of games and fiction, saying he "genuinely can't get enough of the lore they have built over the decades."
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Net Worth and Salary
Henry Cavill's net worth is estimated to be $50 million as of 2025. His earnings stem from his acting career in films like "Man of Steel," "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," and "Justice League," as well as his role in Netflix's "The Witcher," where he reportedly earned $400,000 per episode in the first season and $1 million per episode in the second.
Career, Business, and Investments
Cavill's career has spanned multiple genres, including historical dramas like "The Tudors," action films like "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," and fantasy series like "The Witcher." He has also been involved in various endorsement deals and strategic investments, contributing to his financial success.
Cavill began his film career with a role in Laguna, later starred in Immortals (2011), the spy films The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), and as Sherlock Holmes in the Enola Holmes film series (2020–present), Argylle (2024), and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024).
Cavill began his film career with a role in Laguna (2001) and Kevin Reynolds' adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). 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 commercially well-received and it went on to be 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".
Social Network
Henry Cavill is active on social media platforms, often engaging with fans and sharing updates about his projects. His presence on platforms like Instagram and Twitter helps maintain a strong connection with his audience.
In April 2024, Cavill re-teamed with director Guy Ritchie on the World War II spy action film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. The film is based on a true story by British author Damien Lewis. Cavill will reunite with Ritchie in the director's action thriller film In The Grey which is set to release sometime in 2025.
Education
Cavill attended St Michael's Preparatory School in Jersey before moving to Buckinghamshire for further education. His early educational background laid the foundation for his future career in acting.
At Stowe, Cavill was active in both sport and drama. He portrayed a member of the T-Birds in a 1999 school production of Grease and took the lead role in a performance of Dogg's Hamlet, which was made by his own Grafton house as their submission for an intra-school drama festival. He played field hockey for the 1st XI and rugby for the 3rd XV.
Additional Insights
Henry Cavill's financial success extends beyond his acting career. He is known for his passion for video games, particularly "Warhammer 40K," and has been involved in various business ventures that contribute to his growing wealth. His strategic investments and business deals have further solidified his position as a financially savvy actor in Hollywood.
