Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, to Marianne Cavill (née Dalgliesh) and Colin Cavill. He is the fourth of five sons in a Catholic family.

At the age of 13, Cavill left Jersey to attend Stowe School, a boarding school in Buckinghamshire, England. Here, he developed an interest in acting and participated in school productions.

Cavill and his classmates had the opportunity to be extras in the movie 'Proof of Life' starring Russell Crowe. This encounter encouraged him to pursue acting professionally.

Cavill landed roles in 'Vendetta' (2001), 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (2002), and 'I Capture the Castle' (2003), marking the beginning of his acting career.

Cavill portrayed Charles Brandon in the Showtime series 'The Tudors', a role that significantly increased his visibility and helped him gain international recognition.

Cavill was cast as Clark Kent/Superman in 'Man of Steel' (2013), a role that would become one of the most iconic in his career.

Cavill reprised his role as Superman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' (2016) and 'Justice League' (2017), solidifying his status as a leading action hero.

Cavill starred in 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' (2015), 'Sand Castle' (2017), and 'Mission: Impossible—Fallout' (2018), showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Cavill took on the lead role of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series 'The Witcher', based on the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski, further cementing his status as a leading figure in fantasy and action genres.

Cavill appeared in 'Argylle' and 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare', continuing to expand his filmography with diverse and challenging roles.