Henry Cavill Net Worth

What is Henry Cavill's Net Worth and Salary?

Henry Cavill is a British actor with a net worth of $50 million. He gained international fame with his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe starting with "Man of Steel" in 2013. He continued to play the character in films like "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League," earning praise from both fans and critics.

Beyond his Superman persona, Cavill played Charles Brandon in Showtime's historical drama "The Tudors" from 2007 to 2010. His performance was widely acclaimed, and he later took notable roles in action films such as "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout."

Recently, Cavill portrayed Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's "The Witcher," based on the popular book series and video game. The show premiered in 2019 and was a hit, further showcasing Cavill's versatility as a leading man.

Early Life

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, in the Channel Islands. Raised on Jersey, he attended St Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour. For secondary education, he relocated to Buckinghamshire.

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Career

Henry Cavill's acting debut was in the 2001 film Laguna, followed by a role in The Count of Monte Cristo in 2002. The film received positive reviews and grossed over $75 million at the box office. He appeared in British television series such as The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and I Capture the Castle.

In 2007, Cavill played a recurring role in Showtime's historical drama The Tudors. This role significantly boosted his career, especially among American audiences.

Cavill narrowly missed out on several major roles, including Superman in 2006, which went to Brandon Routh, Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Edward Cullen in Twilight, both taken by Robert Pattinson. He also almost played James Bond in Casino Royale, a role ultimately given to Daniel Craig.

Despite these near-misses, Cavill landed numerous roles including Blood Creek, Whatever Works, Immortals, and The Cold Light of Day. In 2011, he was cast as Superman in Man of Steel, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Although the film received mixed reviews, it grossed $668 million worldwide.

Henry Cavill also co-starred in 2018's Mission: Impossible – Fallout and starred in the film Night Hunter. He then took on the role of Geralt in Netflix's The Witcher.

Brand Endorsements

In 2008, Henry Cavill appeared in commercials for the British fragrance brand Dunhill. The commercials featured Cavill in high-adrenaline scenarios like riding a helicopter and driving through the desert.

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Philanthropy

Henry Cavill is actively involved in various charities. He is a spokesperson for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and has close ties with the Royal Marines. Cavill participated in the 1664 Challenge and the Gibraltar Rock Run in 2014. He also took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014 while dressed as Superman.

Relationships

Henry Cavill was engaged to professional showjumper Ellen Whitaker, but they called it off in 2012. In 2013, he had a brief relationship with Kaley Cuoco, which ended 12 days after becoming public. He also dated MMA fighter Gina Carano and Marisa Gonzalo.

In 2016, Cavill dated Tara King, a college student 13 years his junior, for about a year. In 2017, he reportedly started dating stuntwoman Lucy Cork, whom he met on the set of Mission: Impossible 6. They reportedly broke up around February 2020.

Personal Life

Henry Cavill has diverse hobbies. He started practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018 and is an avid gamer, enjoying games like World of Warcraft and The Witcher. His favorite game is the Total War series, which helped him land his role in Netflix's The Witcher. He is also a collector of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures and posted an image of himself painting during the coronavirus quarantine. Cavill regularly attends NFL and rugby games.