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Henry Cavill, born May 5, 1983, in Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, is a British actor known for his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe. His birth name is Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill, and he has English, Irish, and some Scottish descent. Cavill began his career with small roles before his breakthrough in "Man of Steel" (2013). His recent credits include "The Witcher" (TV series, 2019), "Argylle" (2023), and "Enola Holmes 2" (2022). He's won an MTV Movie Award and received nominations for Teen Choice Awards. Glamour magazine named him the "Sexiest Man" in 2013. Cavill auditioned for James Bond before Daniel Craig was cast. He's the first non-American actor to play Superman and is known for his passion for gaming, particularly Warhammer 40k, and his expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He's also been a lifelong fan of Superman comics.

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