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Henry Cavill
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was born on the Bailiwick of Jersey, a British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands. His mother, Marianne (Dalgliesh), a housewife, was also born on Jersey, and is of Irish, Scottish and English ancestry. Henry's father, Colin Richard Cavill, a stockbroker, is of English origin (born in Chester, England). Henry is...
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Actor (24 credits)
Actor (24 credits)
2007-2010
The Tudors
(TV Series)
Charles Brandon
Charles Brandon
- Death of a Monarchy
(2010)
... Charles Brandon
- Secrets of the Heart
(2010)
... Charles Brandon
- As It Should Be
(2010)
... Charles Brandon
- Sixth and the Final Wife
(2010)
... Charles Brandon
- You Have My Permission
(2010)
... Charles Brandon
2002
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
(TV Series)
Chas Quilter
Chas Quilter
- Well Schooled in Murder
(2002)
... Chas Quilter
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Self (52 credits)
Self (52 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
Archive footage (9 credits)
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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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[on the experience of playing Superman the first time as opposed to the second time] It's like shagging someone for the first time. Sometimes it turns out to be amazing. Mostly you're trying to get each other's rhythm going. It's on the next go that you start to expand. That's why I do [Superman]. You can't be pissed off at the idea of playing Superman for the rest of your life. It's a wonderful ... See more »Trivia:
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