Henry Cavill started getting famous after appearing in 2002's The Count of Monte Cristo. Since then, he's dazzled fans with his performances in popular shows, including The Tudors and The Witcher. Whether he's struggling to do an American accent or trying to get cast as Batman, Henry is always full of surprises. He's established himself as a well-rounded actor with a jaw-dropping physique.
He gained even more recognition when he took on the role of Superman in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel - while the film received mixed reviews, Henry was generally praised for his portrayal of the most iconic superhero of all time. While Henry considers himself a private person, he has revealed some information about himself. Keep reading to find out more about this handsome and talented actor.
15 Got A Proper Education
Henry had an incredible upbringing and education. He attended St. Michael's Preparatory School. The school is situated in Jersey, in the UK's Channel Islands. This school has a strong academic record. He also went to Stowe School and is one of the school's standout alumni. So, it's safe to say he came from a well-off family.
14 Raised In A Mostly Male Family
In his childhood household, Henry was the fourth-youngest brother in the family. He has three older brothers and one younger brother.
His family has a strong military background - his father previously served in the Navy and two of his older brothers have been army officers - one was a major in the Royal Marines.
13 Loves Clubbing
In his free time, Henry loves to go to clubs. His favorite is the Wellington Club in London, England, which is a restaurant as well. Whenever dancing is involved, he feels awkward, but once he has a few drinks, he gains the confidence he needs to get down on the dancefloor.
12 Used To Play Rugby
The English actor also enjoys rugby. Throughout his upbringing, he played the sport a lot, but when he got injured, he had to stop. Despite his injury, he's still an avid fan of watching the sport, and he is a season ticket holder for the Jersey Reds.
11 Was Engaged
Nearly 10 years ago, Henry got very close to being a married man - he was engaged to showjumper, Ellen Whitaker. Henry took a gentlemanly approach by asking her father's permission to marry her. However, in August of 2012, they ended their engagement. Currently, he is dating stuntwoman, Lucy Cork.
10 Lover Of MMORPGs
Henry happens to be a big fan of gaming, and he is a huge fan of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, commonly known as MMORPGs.
He loves World of Warcraft and just the thought of encountering Henry in-game is exciting. His fans would really enjoy that, and plenty of his fans do play WoW.
9 The Witcher Fanatic
Henry is also a huge fan of The Witcher books and games. When it was announced that Henry would play Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series, he was incredibly ecstatic about portraying such an iconic character. In some cases, fans can be the best casting choices for fictional characters.
8 A True Gentleman
Henry has a kind heart that does not get a lot of attention in the media. Many wholesome pictures of him feature children and show fans his sweet nature. He is very friendly with fans of all ages and is dedicated to making fans happy with his acting.
7 Not The Biggest Fan Of Dating
Despite being in a relationship with Lucy, Henry has gone on the record to say that he is not the dating type. He has his type of women, which are those who are insanely confident. He does plan to be a married man one day, so he's not totally unromantic.
6 Going The Distance
Rugby is not the only sport Henry likes. He is also an avid runner and has done many runs for fantastic charities. He mostly runs to get cardio exercise. Henry is a great role model for those that want to get into running to improve or maintain their fitness levels.
5 A Strong Friendship
Jason Momoa starring in Justice League with Henry was definitely a gift we didn't expect to want. Their friendship is incredible and it's even inspired some funny memes. The bromance is strong and will definitely be looked back on for years to come.
4 Had A Questionable Nickname
Henry has a love for running and rugby, but ironically, he used to be overweight. He had the unfortunate nickname, "Fat Cavill", and being fat-shamed really affected him. The bullying gave him the drive to become physically active. Just look at him now - he's come a long way.
3 Met His Co-Star At An Unexpected Place
Sometimes, a meeting just happens to be a coincidence...as for Henry and his Man of Steel father, Russell Crowe, they first met when Henry was attending Stowe School. They were also in another movie together, called Proof of Life, where Henry was an extra. Funny how fate brought them together to work on another film.
2 Didn't Get To Be Superman At First
It might be shocking to hear, but Henry originally auditioned for Superman Returns - Brandon Routh was cast in the lead role instead. It's interesting that he would eventually be the next Superman in the newly-formed DC Extended Universe. Henry got to play Superman a little later than expected.
1 And Nearly Missed Out On Him
Henry might not have gotten cast as Superman the first time, and he almost missed out the second time. Due to his love for World of Warcraft, he was in the middle of gaming when he got a call from Zack Snyder...and almost missed the crucial call. It's amusing to imagine Henry focused on video games instead of an important phone call - luckily, he would land the role of Superman in Man of Steel anyway.