Henry Cavill is the much known actor who played the role of superman in the Netflix series, The Witcher. Born in 1983 this British actor is also famous for the character of Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes show. The actor started his career with roles in adaptations of I capture the castle and The count of monte cristo. He is also seen in many television shows doing the role of supporting. The actor also worked in various films. Henry gained the highest recognition of his life after he played the character of superman.
How were his early days of life?
Born to a Catholic family, his mother was a secretary and his father was a stockbroker. He did his schooling in Jersey. In the year 2000, Henry met Russell Crowe in Stowe University. He was there for a movie. And then Russell shared some of his acting tips with Henry. Russell also sent a package to him. The two were seen together in the movie named Man of Steel.
How was Henry Cavill ‘s career begin?
Cavill started his film career with a role in the movie Laguna (2001) and featured in the adaptation of the count of monte Cristo in the year 2002. He then continued with his roles in the inspector lynley mysteries in 2002, the TV film Goodbye, Mr. chips (2002). He also appeared in the TV series Midsomer Murders in the year 2003. Henry got a supporting role in I capture the castle in 2003. Then it was followed by Hellraiser: hell world in 2005.
Cavill had a central role in the Showtime television series from the year 2007 to 2010. The series was very much positively-received by the audience. The series also got nominated for a Golden Globe in the year 2007. It then won an Emmy in the year 2008. Henry appreciated and gave all credits to this show in an interview for a magazine. The show gave him recognition and he felt good to have been a known face among Americans.
Achievements of the actor
During the early year 2008, Henry was the face of Dunhill, the British fragrance. He is considered to be among the most desirable and sexy men. In 2013 a British magazine named Glamour named Henry as ‘World’s sexiest man’. Again in 2013, the magazine named Empire ranked him third in the ‘100 sexiest movie stars 2013’.
A glimpse of his personal life
Henry Cavill was engaged to Ellen Whitaker from 2011-2012. Their relationship did not last long and they finally called off the engagement in 2012. His terms for an ideal lady looks quite vague, but he is demanding of something not ordinary. This makes his dating life quite unpredictable and plain too. He is rumored to have had numerous dates. No doubt the sexiest man had a number of dates in his life. His personal life seems quite controversial too.
The net worth of Henry Cavill
The actor who has acted in a number of films is definitely rich. Henry’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.